Photoshop CS4/CS5: Basic
Class Outline:
Course Description:
This course provides instruction on how to use Photoshop to create professional-looking images for both print and the Web. In this course, students will identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster and vector graphics, and learn how to use Adobe Bridge. Students will explore various methods of selecting image areas and will learn how to modify and manipulate selections. In addition, students will learn how to work with text, layers, and layer effects; how to adjust, retouch, and resize images; and how to prepare images for printing and the Web.
Course Outline
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 and Vibrance 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
C-1: Printing an image
Topic D: Importing images