Digital Arts: Learn Adobe Photoshop & Create Original Digital Illustrations

On this class we will use computer program Adobe Photoshop CC20 as a medium for creating original illustrations. 
Upon completion, the students will have the basic knowledge of digital techniques and the ability to produce original illustrations as well as manipulate and transform existing images. 

Students will work on their own pace and each week they will submit their homework to teacher for the individual feedback. 
Teacher will give feedback for both technical and creative part of the project.
Students and teacher will communicate in the classroom page by sharing custom images that they created in Photoshop.

Posted weekly videos have approximate length of 30 min to 1 hour.
Students should spend one to two hours working on their homework per week. 

Adobe Photoshop is so powerful program and once when students get the basic knowledge about it they will have the endless possibilities in creating beautiful digital work!  With the gain knowledge students will be able to edit their personal photos, create imaginative collages and even create motion gifs as well. Every class is specially crafted and designed to suit the student interests.

Master the fundamental use of computer programs Adobe Photoshop CC20 as additional mediums for creative expression.  Upon completion, the students will have acquired the basic knowledge of the programs and the ability to produce original artwork as well as manipulate and adjust existing images.

Some of the things we will learn on this course:

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CC_ interface, features, toolbars
*FILE column: creating new files
*LAYER column: creating new layers, renaming layers, duplicating layers
*Cropping, resizing images, canvas size vs/image size, pixel resolution, color mode
* selection tools, layer masks
*SELECT column (magic wand, color selection, save selection)
*VIEW column
*EDIT column (skew, scale, perspective, warp, puppet warp)
* IMAGE column (hue / saturation, levels, match color)
*Filters: Liquify, various techniques

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY 

Picasso once said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Teaching enables me to remain an artist, rediscovering new ways to be passionate about theater and art. My teaching philosophy is that all students must have a stimulating creative environment that will foster their artistic, creative, social, and intellectual growth. I approach each student individually by celebrating their specific point of view. 
My goal is to create a class that is never one-note or repetitive, but rather collaborative, interactive and dynamic. I want every student to have a meaningful experience in my class. 
In a safe, process-based environment I invite my students to learn through experimentation, share their ideas and discover the joy of creating art. I want to help students feel comfortable unlocking their creative voices and developing their talents.

Thank you for reading and I hope to see you in some of my classes!


-Founder and Art Prof Sanya -Sanja Manakoski:

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Costume and Fashion Design from University of Applied Arts and Design in Belgrade, and my Master of Fine Arts in Stage Design from Northwestern University in Chicago.

I've taught various art and design related classes for 10 years and I have worked with all different age learners. Aside from teaching young developing artists I am also teaching regularly at college level, such as Northwestern University. Watching students learn to discover and create with the help of my guidance inspires me a lot. I am an active professional multidisciplinary artist, and I have been costume designing internationally and in the US for the last 10 years. I also have experience in other design areas, such as film, fashion, makeup and illustration. As a result, I am able to share my first-hand experience, skills and knowledge that help students consider various creative opportunities and moreover the joy of creating art. 
For me learning never ends- as much as students learn from me, I am also the one who learns from them all the time. Being an artist and teacher is not just a profession for me, it is a way of life.
No prior drawing experience is required.