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Photoshop and InDesign for beginners in English or Russian
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Photoshop is tool that can be used in variety of fields. It is an easy programs once you understand the basics and at that stage can already create a lot of amazing stuff. I've been working in photoshop for the past 5 years during my studies and professional career, and for architects and designers it is a must go program to know.
During the lesson you will get the understanding and knowledge how photoshop works.
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Online from Italy
About Me
Hi I am Boris. I am an architecture student. I've completed my bachelors in Russia and then moved to Milan for my master degree in Politecnico di Milano. I've been studying architecture for almost 7 years practicing for the last 3 years. Work in many different programs Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchup, Vray, Blender, Archicad, Revit, etc...
Plus to my architecture career I fluently speak Russian and can help you practice the speaking language.
Education
School N57(school education), Moscow, Russia
Moscow Architecture Institute, Architecture (bachelor's degree), Moscow, Russia
Politecnico di Milano, Architecture (master degree), Milano, Italy
Experience / Qualifications
7 years of studying architecture
Bachelor's degree in architecture
IELTS 7,5
3 practicing architecture and design
10 years of special English school
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Russian
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New York
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I am a native Russian speaker and can help you practice speaking Russian. During the lesson we will speak Russian on the theme preferred by the student. I can also correct the pronunciation and help with grammar. Though I think that the best way to learn language is practice speaking, what this class will provide.
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