Traditional Scrapbooking 101

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17

Lessons
31

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15

Hours
average time
1.5

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Course Description

More people every year are discovering the joy of scrapbooking to capture memories and create unique family and friend albums to keep and share. In this comprehensive course, the beginner scrapbooker will learn how to start his/her scrapbooking hobby without being overwhelmed. Everything from choosing the right supplies to get started to tips for journaling effectively is included in easy to follow lessons that reflect the wide variety of scrapbooking styles and themes popular today.

Traditional Scrapbooking 101 also includes a reference section with helpful advice on designing interesting layouts, developing an artistic eye and the story-telling aspects of scrapbooking. Original project suggestions are included as well as advice on how to make the time to enjoy your hobby properly. A resource guide with links to online scrapbooking sites that offer support, supplies and networking opportunities gives everyone from the beginner to the most advanced scrapbooker the opportunity to learn more.

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define scrapbooking.
Define the process of preparing to start scrapbooking.
Know supplies you'll need.
Demonstrate 1 (basic lay-out).
Demonstrate 2 (lay-out techniques).
Demonstrate 3 (popular layouts).
Demonstrate traditional methods used enhancing and mounting photographs.
Demonstrate embellishments.
Demonstrate journaling.
Demonstrate creative techniques (paint and brush ideas).
Demonstrate creative techniques (paper ideas).
Demonstrate creative techniques (ideas for adding a personal touch).
Know scrapbooking events and parties.
Describe the future of scrapbooking, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Universal Class, Inc. has been approved as an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this approval, Universal Class, Inc. has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is widely recognized as the Standard of good practice internationally. As a result of their Accredited Provider status, Universal Class, Inc. is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its courses that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Scrapbooking

You don't have to be artistic and you don't have to be a talented artist to scrapbook. All it takes is the desire to have a little fun and be a little creative, and you're well on your way to being an ace at scrapbooking. 5 Total Points

Complete Assignment: An Introduction

Lesson 2: The Process of Preparing to Start Scrapbooking

The key to creating a great scrapbook begins with organization. This lesson will discuss the steps you will need to start. 5 Total Points

Review Article: Tips for Redesigning Your Scrapbook Area
Review Article: Finding A Scrapbooking Style
Review Article: How to Start a Scrapbook
Complete Assignment: Lesson 2: Scrapbook Workroom

Lesson 3: Supplies -- The Tools of the Trade

Having the right tools for scrapbooking will make your projects easier and much more enjoyable as well as helping you to enhance the appearance of your pages. 19 Total Points

Review Article: Get Ready to Begin
Review Article: Staying Safe with Page Protectors
Review Article: Choosing a Scrapbook
Review Article: Scrapbooking Tools
Complete Assignment: Lesson 3: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Creating Page Lay-Outs Pt. 1 (Basic Lay-Out)

The way you place each element on the page in relation to the others can set the tone, create an emotion or simply display the photographs to their best advantage. 30 Total Points

Review Article: Page Gallery
Review Article: Layout Tips
Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam Pt. 1
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam Pt. 2

Lesson 5: Creating Page Lay-Outs Pt. 2 (Lay-Out Techniques)

This course teaches you the foundation of how to create a scrapbook. It's up to you to add your own ideas and creativity and go from there. 27 Total Points

Review Video: Scrapbook for Beginners - Layout Ideas
Review Video: 2 Page Scrapbook Layout
Complete Assignment: Lesson 5: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam Pt. 1
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam Pt. 2

Lesson 6: Creating Page Lay-Out Pt. 3 (Popular Layouts)

In this lesson, we're going to talk about creating layouts for your pages --and even give you some ideas. 20 Total Points

Review Article: Scrapbook Examples
Review Article: Printable Scrapbook Sketches
Review Article: Project Sketches
Complete Assignment: Lesson 6: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Photos Pt. 1

Although it may seem overwhelming to go through your collected photos and decide which ones to use and which ones to pass by, a little bit of time on this will make the rest of your project much more enjoyable. 32 Total Points

Review Article: Photo Ideas
Review Article: Photoshop Elements 101 course
Complete Assignment: Lesson 7: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Photos Pt. 2 (Traditional Methods used Enhancing and Mounting Photographs)

In this lesson, we're going to teach you how to change the shapes -- and even tint the colors -- if you want so they go with the ideas you have for your scrapbook. 18 Total Points

Practice Worksheet 1: scrapbookideasforphotolesson.pdf
Review Article: Scrapbooking Photo Tools
Review Article: Scrapbooking Supplies R Us
Review Article: Scrapbooking Warehouse
Review Article: Scrapbooking.com
Complete Assignment: Lesson 8: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Photos Pt. 3 (Digital Pictures)

Since scrapbooks are ways to tell stories using photographs, the pictures that you select to use in your scrapbook are important. 20 Total Points

Review Article: Removing Photos from Old Photo Albums and Scrapbooks
Review Article: Digital photography course
Review Article: Photography Basics course
Complete Assignment: Lesson 9: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Embellishments

In this lesson, we're going to introduce you to some of the most popular embellishments. 35 Total Points

Review Article: Scrapbooking Embellishment Tips
Review Article: Scrapbooking Embellishments Store
Review Article: Embellishments at the Scrapbook Warehouse
Complete Assignment: Lesson 10: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: Journaling

Many scrapbookers consider journaling the most difficult part of scrapbooking. It can be difficult to know what to write on all of those pages, but journaling is essential to completing the story. 20 Total Points

Review Article: Scrap Your Trip
Review Article: Journaling Scrapbooking
Review Article: Journal and Scrapbook Ideas
Complete Assignment: Lesson 11: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12: Creative Techniques (Paint and Brush Ideas)

This lesson gives you trendy, creative ideas to decorate your scrapbook. 15 Total Points

Review Article: Scrapbooking - Traditional Ideas
Review Article: 36 Great Scrapbook Ideas and Albums
Review Article: Creative Border Ideas for Scrapbook Pages
Complete Assignment: Lesson 12: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13: Creative Techniques (Paper Ideas)

In this lesson we will show you some neat scrapbooking techniques that can be done using paper. 10 Total Points

Review Article: SMASH Books: The Un-scrapbook
Review Article: Paper, Scissors, & Photos: Traditional Scrapbooking (Tips, Techniques, Supplies)
Complete Assignment: Lesson 13 Scrapbook Workroom

Lesson 14: Creative Techniques (Ideas for Adding a Personal Touch)

Your scrapbooks can be filled with wonderful photos with a good lay-out and great embellishments, but nothing makes a scrapbook more unique than finding ways to move beyond the store-bought trims. 45 Total Points

Review Article: 9 Ways to Scrapbook on a Budget
Review Article: 50 Tips
Review Article: Ideas for Flocking crafts
Complete Assignment: Lesson 14: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam pt. 1
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam pt. 2

Lesson 15: Scrapbooking Events and Parties

As scrapbooking has gained popularity in recent years, individuals have begun putting together scrapbooking parties and events so that they can share their passion with others. 18 Total Points

Review Article: Planning a Crop
Complete Assignment: Lesson 15: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 15 Exam

Lesson 16: The Future of Scrapbooking

The future of scrapbooking will continue to change as new materials, methods and styles evolve, including digital scrapbooking. 0 Total Points

Review Article: Scrapbooking 101
Review Article: Digital Scrapbooking
Review Article: Digital Tips

Lesson 17: Nearing Completion

We are now ready to begin to put all of these creative ideas and techniques together to build a beautiful scrapbook. 25 Total Points

Review Article: Combining Digital Techniques With Traditional Paper Scrapbooking
Take Poll: What do you think about this course?
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Lesson 17: Scrapbook Final

344

Total Course Points

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