February 12th, 2009 lvs
Registration Is Open At LVS Online Classes – Where Learning Is Fun!
Over 100 online courses are now open for enrollment
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NEW Courses for March session:
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Returning students receive a 20% discount! Just sign into your LVS account and the discount will automatically be applied to your registration.
Our Windows classes are FREE to everyone and includes instructor support!
LVS students are eligible for Corel educational version software from the Corel Education Store. This includes CorelDraw, Painter, and Paint Shop Pro! Check out the LVS News page for more information and details on special offers!
As a benefit to our enrolled LVS students, special offers are made available by famous software developers such as Andromeda, AV Bros, Extensis, Harry Heim (the PlugIn Site), namesuppressed, Nik Multimedia, and Ulead. Only registered students receive the information and discounts! Be sure to click on the “Class Information” link provided in your registration confirmation for IMPORTANT class information and special offers!
As in the past, registered LVS students are eligible to purchase some of their favorite programs at a student discount through our Academic Reseller program.
Instructor-led classes begin March 14, 2009. If you have not yet registered, head on over to the LVS Online Registration to enroll today!
Registration for the March 2009 session ends March 11, 2009.
New Course Highlights
*Abstract Painting*
This class is for people that want to learn how to “think” abstract. If you’re like me, I look at a blank canvas and have no idea where to start to make an abstract, but you really really want to be able to create one. This class will kick your creative juices into high gear and give you ideas and techniques that will enable you to think, envision and create abstractly.
This is probably the most lenient class you will ever take. Abstraction has very few rules and is perhaps the freest expression of art there is. In this vein, you are allowed to use anything you want to make your pieces. You can use paint, ink, crayons, markers, colored pencils, but it would be best if you used something that will allow you to create color in your images. The only thing is no matter what media you decide on, you must know how to use that media, as this class only teaches technique, not use of any particular media.
Visit our Graphic Design & Art Campus to learn more.
*Introduction to Astronomy*
A descriptive class (no math required) on astronomy covering history of astronomy, observational astronomy, and composition of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. First, you will learn about the history of astronomy and learn about how to view objects in the night sky. Next, you will learn about the formation and evolution of our solar system, including the composition and positions of the planets, moons, and the Sun. You will also learn about stars including their evolution and life cycle, properties and the formation of black holes. We will move onto galaxies and explore our own galaxy including the galaxies nearest to our own, progressing onto classifications of galaxies and interstellar medium. The universe as a whole will be examined by discussing the origins, expansion, theories of everything, and its fate. Finally, we will discuss the possibility of extraterrestrial life and what scientists are currently doing to search for life elsewhere. Visit our Art & Humanities Campus to learn more.
*The Art of Collage with Corel PainterX*
Collage is a wonderful way to display images and add objects that we call embellishments.
The word Collage stems from the French word coller which means to stick or glue visual objects to a central backing. Two dimensional collage is usually created with photographs, ribbons and pieces of newspapers, magazines and materials by using photography or scanning. You can use just about anything! It is only limited by your imagination!
Collage most often carries a theme whether it be a portrait of someone or a particular scene you wish to show off with added items that bring together a unique piece of art. Painting with Painter Brushe, applying textures and effects to enhance the images brings a result of a lovely creative image.
Not just images, objects and painting are applied. The effective use of Masks, Composite Methods and Effects that are available within Painter and of course not limited to outside effects.
Some may say that Collage is similar to Scrapbooking and in a small way it is. The similarity is adding images and objects to a background.
This is a six week course where you will begin with simple assemblages, leading up to week six when you create a portrait of yourself or a loved one. Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.
*CoffeeCup Software*
CoffeeCup Software was started inside a real coffeehouse in the early summer of 1996. Back then, good software to create cool Websites was really hard to find.” Since 1996, CoffeeCup Software has been making easy-to-use software. If you’re just getting started or if you already have a Website, their suite of web design and web site enhancing software will have you up and running a snazzy site in no time.
CoffeeCup Software is shareware, which means if you don’t already own it, you can download it and try it without having to pay for it. This gives you an opportunity to see if you like the program before you buy it. You can download all of the software we’re going to be learning here: CoffeeCup Software. Visit our Web Development Campus to learn more.
*Corel Painter X: Introduction to Brushes I **Revised***
Introduction to Corel Painter Brushes I is the first class of a two-part course. The class has to be divided into two due to the enormous amount of information contained in Painter’s Brushes. To help newer ones discovering Painter, the class is written with the beginner in mind.
Corel’s PainterX is the leading digital painting application software. Painter’s Brush tools offer a wide range of preset painting and drawing tools called Brush Variants. These Variants are organized into Categories, like, Airbrushes, Oils, Calligraphy, Pencils, so on and so forth.
Painter Brushes are designed with real media in mind. For example: you can select a Variable Flat variant from the Oils Category from the Brush Selector bar, and your brush will react just like an oil brush on traditional canvas. The Brush Selector bar lets you can have quick access to all Brush Categories and Variants at your fingertips, beautiful Pastels, Digital Watercolour, Oils.
One of PainterX’s great features is the creation of the RealBristle Brush with its Variants that produce a natural movement of an artist’s brush. This feature heightens the responsiveness of your brush in a totally new way. You can replicate the sensation and interaction between paint, canvas and brush. There’s no other program that can let you experience this. RealBristle brushes are featured in Class II. It is a requirement that you take Class I before commencing with Class II. Visit our Graphics Programs Campus to learn more.
*Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 – Intro*
This course provides a solid introduction to working with Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. The course will begin with the basics including workspacelayout, toolbars, palettes and then move on to imaging fundamentals. The focus of the class is to get you comfortable enough with the basics to continue learning some of the more advanced features of Paint Shop Pro Photo X2. (The class does NOT cover any of the new features in the Ulimate Version)
Learn to use some of the newest tools such as the unique makeover tools which let you whiten teeth, remove blemishes and paint on a tan. This course is a sure bet for the beginner and will get your started on making the most of your photos before you post them online. Visit our Graphics Programs Campus to learn more.
*Joomla! Fast Track*
This is a fast-paced course in Joomla! Development. Joomla! is an Open Source Content Management System that enables you to make professional and exciting web standards compliant websites very quickly with no coding knowledge. Joomla! is the perfect solution for web designer’s clients that want to maintain their own website. Clients, once logged in, can administer their site from the frontend with no knowledge of coding required. They can then add, edit or delete content at their own pace – even upload images, files, video etc – all through Joomla! Visit our Web Development Campus to learn more.
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If you’re looking for entertainment AND a great education, particularly in art, Hillary Sadur personifies “Having Fun While You Learn” in online classes!
Since she lives in Hawaii, she is able to gift her students with virtual leis and tropical drinks as rewards or after a critique. She’s honest in her critiques, yet respects the sensitivity of each student. One more thing is that if she doesn’t know the answer to a student’s question, she’ll research and get an answer. She gives her students a lot of latitude in expressing themselves artistically, as well as encouraging them to find their own style.
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