Get Inspired – Take an instructor-led online course at LVS Online Classes

July 29th, 2009 Updates

Registration Is Open At LVS Online Classes – Where Learning Is Fun!

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The GREAT TEACHER INSPIRES! ~William Arthur Ward

Get inspired by taking an instructor-led online course at LVS Online Classes. Our highly qualified and trained instructors at LVS have the desire to share their expertise with you. They guide you step by step to make your experience at LVS not only rewarding, but 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 6 weeks long unless otherwise noted
  • Certificates of Completion are available.
NEW Courses for September 2009 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 X3! 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 August 29, 2009. Head on over to LVS Online Registration to enroll today!

Registration for the September 2009 session ends August 26, 2009.

New Course Highlights

*AJAX Web Development with ASP.NET*

In this online class we will learn the basics of Ajax as well as how to use new ASP.NET AJAX controls and JavaScript libraries to create truly intereactive and dynamic web pages and web sites.

Ajax is a set of technologies that have formed the foundation for many of new interactive (web 2.0) websites you see now on the web. Ajax allows you to update parts of your website without refreshing the entire page giving your web visitors a more pleasing web experience.

Visit our Web Programming Campus to learn more.

*Corel Painter I – The Journey Begins [revised]*

This online class is the first of a three part series of classes, with each set of lessons building upon the previous one. This section, Painter I, will teach you the basics of using the program. This online course has been written for users of Painter IX.5, Painter X, and Corel’s newest version, Painter 11.

Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Corel Painter II – The Journey Continues [revised]*

This online class is the second part of a three part set of lessons, with each set of building upon the previous one. This course has been written for users of Painter IX.5, Painter X, and Corel’s newest version, Painter 11. In the sections where instructions may vary according to the version of Painter being used, appropriate notations have been made.

This section will show you how to use layers in Painter, including the use of composite methods and transparency. You’ll also learn how to create custom palettes and other custom items and how to back them up for safekeeping. You’ll have fun exploring many of Painter’s unique and/or useful effects, and Painter’s vast libraries of Materials. You’ll also learn how to use Layer Masks, and I’ll even teach you how to draw or paint a straight line without using a ruler!

Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Corel Painter: Introduction to Brushes I [revised]*

Corel Painter Introduction To Brushes I is the first online class of a two-part online course. The class has been divided into two courses due to the enormous amount of information contained in Painter’s Brushes.

This is a MUST HAVE class if you wish to enhance your learning and delve further into Corel Painter to gain a better understanding of the brushes and media.

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.

Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Corel Painter: Introduction to Brushes II [revised]*

After completing Corel Painter Introductions To Brushes I, I’m sure you are ready to advance even further with the Painter Brushes Class II.

Painter Brushes II will cover many aspects of Media, Pastels, Impast, Liquid Ink and the RealBristle Brushes. In week 5 we cover Painter’s fabulous Cloning techniques plus much, much more.

Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Corel Painter: The Art of Collage [revised]*

Collage classes are written for Corel® Painter X and 11, however if you have an older version of Painter by all means participate.

Collage is a very rewarding and creative way of making art. This six week course will begin with a simple collage. Each week you will learn how to apply different techniques and methods. The final week you will create a portrait, whether of yourself or a loved one.

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!

Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Photoshop CS4 ~ Level II*

Explore Photoshop CS4 in depth as you learn new skills and expand on those you already have. Students will learn new ways to solve problems and how best to use the programs features and tools to complete almost any task, in a fun and friendly classroom environment with instructors that speak your language.

Visit our Graphic Programs Campus to learn more.

*Introduction to Web Design*

This online course is designed to provide the necessary skills and training for designing a website using a graphics program. Learn the principles of web design to create or modify your current site. This online class focuses on layout, texture, typography, imagery, color and creating a final composition that will be critiqued by your peers in the class.

Visit our Web Development Campus to learn more.

Check out our complete selection of online classes!

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