Photoshop CS/CS2: Basic
Class Outline:
Day 1:
Unit 1 : Exploring the Photoshop environment
Topic A: Touring Photoshop
A-1: Starting Photoshop and opening a file
A-2: Observing the Photoshop application window
A-3: Observing the toolbox
A-4: Discussing palettes
A-5: Defining keyboard shortcuts
Topic B: Getting Help
B-1: Using the Help window
B-2: Customizing the Help menu
Topic C: Using viewing tools
C-1: Using the Zoom tool
C-2: Using the Hand tool
Unit 2 : Working with images
Topic A: Modifying image properties
A-1: Changing the image size
A-2: Changing the canvas size
A-3: Working with File Browser
Topic B: Modifying images for the Web and print
B-1: Modifying images for the Web
B-2: Modifying images for print
Topic C: Creating and saving files
C-1: Creating a new file
Unit 3 : Working with selections
Topic A: Using selection tools
A-1: Selecting with Marquee tools
A-2: Selecting with Lasso tools
A-3: Selecting with Magic Wand
Topic B: Manipulating selections
B-1: Adding to and subtracting from a selection
B-2: Copying and pasting a selection
B-3: Moving selections with the Move tool
Topic C: Cropping images
C-1: Cropping an image using the Crop tool
C-2: Cropping an image using the Trim command
Topic D: Transforming selections
D-1: Using the Skew command
D-2: Using the Distort command
Unit 4 : Manipulating layers
Topic A: Working with layers
A-1: Exploring layers
A-2: Creating and renaming a layer
A-3: Using Layer via Cut command
A-4: Deleting a layer
Topic B: Adding type layers
B-1: Creating and formatting text
B-2: Warping text
Topic C: Managing and manipulating layers
C-1: Linking layers
C-2: Merging layers
C-3: Flattening an image
Unit 5 : Creating images
Topic A: Working with colors
A-1: Examining color gamuts
A-2: Editing foreground and background colors
A-3: Using the color ramp
A-4: Using Color Picker
A-5: Choosing custom colors
A-6: Specifying a color using the Eyedropper tool
A-7: Using the Gradient tool
Topic B: Painting tools
B-1: Drawing with the Pencil and Brush tools
B-2: Creating customized brushes
B-3: Using the Eraser tool
B-4: Exploring the History palette
B-5: Using the History brush tool
Topic C: The Clone Stamp and Pattern tools
C-1: Duplicating an image with the Clone Stamp tool
C-2: Creating patterns using the Pattern Stamp tool
C-3: Using the Pattern Maker command
Unit 6 : Modifying photographs
Topic A: Image adjustments
A-1: Adjusting brightness and contrast
A-2: Using Curves
A-3: Adjusting colors using Color Balance
A-4: Adjusting hue and saturation
A-5: Using the Auto Color command
Topic B: Retouching tools
B-1: Using the Healing Brush and Patch tools
B-2: Using the Color Replacement tool
B-3: Lightening an area of an image with the Dodge tool
B-4: Darkening an area of an image with the Burn tool
B-5: Changing the color saturation by using the Sponge tool
Topic C: Other retouching tools
C-1: Using the Blur tool
C-2: Using the Sharpen tool
C-3: Using the Smudge tool
Day 2:
Unit 1: Working with layout
Topic A: Customizing Photoshop
Topic B: Applying selection properties
Unit 2: Working with vector graphics
Topic A: Shapes
Topic B: Paths
Unit 3: Working with colors
Topic A: Histogram palette
Topic B: Adjusting colors
Unit 4: Working with layer options
Topic A: Opacity and blending options
Topic B: Managing layers
Topic C: Using layer effects
Topic D: Using layer styles
Topic E: Using adjustment layers and layer comps
Unit 5: Using channels and masks
Topic A: Working with channels
Topic B: Working with masks
Topic C: Advanced Masking options
Unit 6: Using filters
Topic A: Using Noise and Rendering filters
Topic B: Using Brush Strokes filters
Topic C: Using Texture filters
Topic D: Using the Liquify filter
Unit 7: Automating tasks
Topic A: Using actions
Topic B: Using Automate commands
Unit 8: Preparing graphics for print and Web
Topic A: Print
Topic B: Web