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Class Outline:

Day: 1

Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A: File types
Topic B: The Photoshop environment
Topic C: Getting help

Unit 2: Working with image selections
Topic A: Selection techniques
Topic B: Modifying selections

Unit 3: Working with layers
Topic A: Creating layers
Topic B: Modifying layers
Topic C: Using Type layers
Topic D: Using layer effects

Unit 4: Adjusting images
Topic A: Image modes
Topic B: Hue/Saturation adjustments
Topic C: Levels adjustments

Unit 5: Retouching images
Topic A: Repairing image defects
Topic B: Painting
Topic C: Using the Background Eraser
Topic D: Using filters

Unit 6: Resizing images
Topic A: Image resolution
Topic B: Image canvas size

Unit 7: Preparing finished images
Topic A: Images for Web use
Topic B: Images for print use
Topic C: Outputting images
Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives

Day: 2

Unit 1: Fills and overlays
Topic A: Filling image areas
Topic B: Gradients and patterns
Topic C: Layer overlays

Unit 2: Masks
Topic A: Mask channels
Topic B: Layer masks
Topic C: Grayscale masks
Topic D: Clipping masks

Unit 3: Vector paths
Topic A: Creating vector paths
Topic B: Editing vector paths
Topic C: Vector masks
Topic D: Paths for creative imagery

Unit 4: Creative image effects
Topic A: Painted effects
Topic B: Warping
Topic C: Efficient compositing
Topic D: Smart Filters
Topic E: Layer comps
Topic F: 3D layers

Unit 5: Video
Topic A: Images for video
Topic B: Video layers

Unit 6: Automating tasks
Topic A: Actions
Topic B: Organizing actions
Topic C: Batch processing
Topic D: Customizing Photoshop

Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives