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February 5, 2020 6:00–8:00 pm
Rubenstein Arts Center, Computer Lab (room 234)
Digital Media

Adobe Photoshop 101

Taught by Cici Cheng
Duke Create poster

About the Workshop

In this quick introduction to Photoshop, you will learn how to

  • navigate the Photoshop interface;
  • crop and resize images;
  • work with curves and levels to edit and manipulate images;
  • create and use gradients;
  • and much more!

Please bring photographs that you would want to edit in class! Student are welcome to bring in their own laptops with Photoshop installed or use the Editing Lab computers.

About the Instructor

Cici Cheng is a Chinese-American photographer and artist who grew up in North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and media from California Institute of the Arts, where she made work that was focused on the cultural transition of her family. She taught for the Community Arts Partnership, where she instructed high school students from Los Angeles County in the arts and aspects of analog photography in their Fiat Lux program.

Cheng is currently a second-year student in the Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts program at Duke.

About the Location

This workshop meets in room 234 (the AMI computer lab) of the Rubenstein Arts Center:
get directions – parking info

About DukeCreate

DukeCreate is a series of free, hands-on arts workshops designed to help Duke students, staff, and faculty develop a variety of creative skills. Workshops are open to all skill levels and backgrounds. Most take place in the Duke Arts Annex or the Rubenstein Arts Center and are typically held weeknights 6-8pm.

Workshops are free to all Duke students and staff, with priority given to students. Class size is limited. Students must sign up in advance. Registration for the following week’s DukeCreate workshops goes live on Friday mornings – sign up in advance to guarantee your spot!  Online enrollment for Duke staff opens on the day of the workshop. Staff can also show up 10 minutes prior to a workshop in case a slot becomes available. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a space-available basis.

DukeCreate is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts (DukeArts) and University Center Activities and Events (UCAE).