Registration is Open for the September 2010 Session!

August 4th, 2010 Updates

Registration for the September 2010 Session is Open! LVS Online offers hundreds of affordable online classes taught by dedicated instructors who love to share their knowledge. Learn something new at LVS Online – Where Learning is Fun!
Over 100 online courses are now open for enrollment!
Returning students receive a 20% discount! Just sign into your LVS account and the discount will automatically be applied to your registration.		 Course Fees:

  • $30.00 New Students
  • $24.00 Returning Students
  • Courses are *5 weeks long unless otherwise noted
  • Certificates of Completion are available.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of the September 2010 session, LVS has taken on a new format. The first lesson will post on Thursday instead of Saturday and then ALL lessons will be posted the following Thursday. Students will need to complete all assignments in sequential order before the session end date as noted in the classroom.
NEW Courses for Sept 2010 session:
LVS Online Classes Gift Certificate
Give the gift of LVS Online Classes to someone special AND….if you refer new students to LVS, receive $5 for EACH referral!

Our Windows classes are FREE to everyone and includes instructor support! Windows Classes


LVS students are eligible for Corel educational version software from the Corel Education Store. This includes CorelDRAW, Corel Painter 11, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo, and Corel PhotoImpact! Registered LVS students enter CRL10LVS when checking out to get an additional 10% discount on all Corel products! Check out the LVS News page for more information and details on special offers!

As an additional benefit to our enrolled LVS students, special offers are made available by famous software developers such as Auto FX, Andromeda, AV Bros, 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!

Registered LVS students are also eligible to purchase some of their favorite software and hardware at a student discount through our Academic Reseller programs.

Instructor-led classes begin Sept 2, 2010. Head on over to LVS Online Registration to enroll today!

Registration for the Sept 2010 session ends Sept 1, 2010.

New Course Highlights

*Corel Painter: Adventures in Scrap-collage*

Scrap-collage? What on earth is scrap-collage?

Often, the terms Collage, Montage, and Assemblage are used interchangeably. According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage

A collage may include newspaper clippings, ribbons, bits of colored or hand-made papers, portions of other artwork, photographs and other found objects, glued to a piece of paper or canvas. It may be either a flat image or a three-dimensional image.

A Montage, or Photomontage, is a composite image made from various photographs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photomontage

An assemblage is basically the same as a collage, except that an assemblage is always a three-dimensional piece of art. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblage_(art)

A scrapbook is usually a collection of photographs and mementos pasted into a book for the purpose of preserving family history and/or memories of various occasions and highlights.

What all of these things have in common is the idea of collecting and assembling images from various items. Visit our Graphics Program Campus to learn more.

*Corel Painter: PhotoPainting & Portraiture III*

PhotoPainting & Portraiture III is the final of this three-part course. This class introduces human photo painting. You learn fascinating Pop Art, painting children, composite images and a beautiful bridal portrait. Lastly, embellishing a painting can be both challenging and rewarding to see a flat painted print come to life when texture is applied. Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Photoshop CS5 Special FX: Tips, Tricks, and Pizzazz!*

Join me for tricks and special effects using Adobe Photoshop CS 5! We will talk about layer styles and how to create and save your own styles, and adding Actions to automate the program, as well as how to create your own actions, save them and share them with others. We’ll also learn about the new features in CS5: Puppet Warp, Content Aware Fill, and all about the new brush engine with Mixer Brushes and new bristle tips! This intermediate class is for Photoshop CS 5 only, and many exercises, tips, and tricks will not work with earlier versions of Photoshop or any version of Photoshop Elements. Visit our Graphics Program Campus to learn more.

*Photoshop 3D Level 2*

In the introductory class, we started exploring the 3D world from within Photoshop. A little at a time you were introduced into this wonderful arena using the Photoshop interface and all its wonderful tool. Only so much could be accomplished in that 6 week class. Visit our Graphics Programs Campus to learn more.

*Web Accessibility*

The Web is an increasingly important resource. It is essential that the Web be accessible to everyone. The Web must be accessible in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities. The Web offers the possibility of greater access to information and interaction with others for many people with disabilities. Currently most web sites have accessibility barriers that make it difficult or impossible for many people with disabilities to use the Web. Web accessibility is about making websites accessible so that people with disabilities can navigate and interact with others on the Web. Websites should be designed so that people are not excluded from accessing the content and services provided on the Web.

A key principle of Web Accessibility is constructing web sites that are flexible and can meet different user needs, preferences, and situations. Web accessibility encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the Web including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. Web accessibility also benefits people without disabilities in certain situations, such as people using a slow Internet connection, people with temporary disabilities such as a broken arm, and people with changing abilities due to aging. Millions of people have disabilities that affect their use of the Web. Visit our Web Development Campus to learn more.

*Web Typography*

Typography is the practice of arranging type within a design. When you design a page for print, you control the size of the paper and the placement of the elements. On the web the size, resolution, fonts, and even the layout of your page can vary with the browser and the system used to view your site.

Web Typography is going through considerable changes. New techniques along with new web browser capabilities are giving Web Typography new life. This online course will take a fresh look at Web Typography and explore all the new possibilities that are available. Visit our Web Development Campus to learn more.

*The Power of Humor: A Phenomenon Discovered in Highly-Charged Material *SS**

The Power of Humor: A Phenomenon Discovered in Highly-Charged Material online class identifies humor in a Biblical context, offering timeless wisdom with laughter, a twinkle, and a smile. God invented humor, so Jesus would certainly use it. Unfortunately, recognizing Christ’s humor has been rare with only hints and indications. Clearly, Jesus did not fit the mold of what a holy man was –taking in sinners, eating with them, and treating them as if they were old friends.

Though often unnoticed, humor is rooted in much of the Bible. It is no surprise that little has been written on the subject matter. Nevertheless, humor continues to be valuable in communication–tearing down obstacles, encouraging ideas, and challenging people to consider different approaches to life issues.

Topics covered in this online course include a definition and review of the qualities and benefits of merry medicine or humor in the Bible; humor of Jesus through irony, sarcasm and the outlandish; loaded one-liners; and three Bible stories sure to bring a smile to your face.

This self-study course is a very honest and transparent approach to the Bible that encourages readers to understand some of the Scriptures with fresh eyes. Visit our Self-Study Campus to learn more.

Check out our complete selection of online classes!

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