Adobe Photoshop : Level 1

CODE APHOL1

DESCRIPTION

In this course, you will learn to use several tools for selecting parts of images, and will move, duplicate, and resize images. You will learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and color balance. You will save images in formats for print and Web use.

MODALITIES

INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING

8 CONTACT HRS. Split 2 Weeks – 2 classes per week Monday & Wednesday.

PREREQUISITES

A basic understanding of your computer’s operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify the differences between raster and vector graphics, and manipulate Photoshop's various graphic tools and controls.
• Select appropriate resolutions for different image and output types, and resize and crop image areas.
• Select image areas using the Lasso, Marquee, and Magic Wand tools, and use alpha channels to save and load selections.
• Create and manipulate multiple layers to composite images easily.
• Apply blending and shading effects to create realistic composites.
• Identify the characteristics of bitmap, grayscale, duotone, and color images.
• Select colors using the Color palette, Color Picker, and Eyedropper tool, and use Photoshop’s painting tools to create artwork or to retouch photographs.
• Add and format text within an image, and apply layer effects and filters to create special effects including lighting effects and textures.
• Modify the brightness, contrast, color balance, hue, and saturation of images.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1 – Photoshop’s Environment

Topics:

• Raster and Vector Graphics.
• Photoshop Environment Elements.
• Navigating in Photoshop.

Module 2 - Sizing Images

Topics:

• Image Size and Resolution.
• Cropping.

Module 3 - Selecting Image Areas

Topics:

• The Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools.
• The Lasso Tools.
• Saving Selections.
• The Magic Wand Tool.
• The Magnetic Lasso Tool.
• Modifying Selections.

Module 4 - Layers

Topics:

• Floating vs. Fixed Selections.
• Undoing Previous Steps.
• Copying Selections.
• Creating Layers.
• Transforming Layers.
• Copying Layers Between Images.
• Saving Images in Photoshop Format.
• Arranging Layers.

Module 5 - Blending and Compositing

Topics:

• Defringing.
• Opacity and Blending Modes.
• Feathering Edges.

Module 6 - Image Modes

Topics:

• Mode Characteristics.
• Grayscale and Bitmap Modes.
• Color Modes.

Module 7 - Color and Painting

Topics:

• Selecting Colors.
• Painting Tools.
• The Clone Stamp Tool.

Module 8 - Text, Layer Effects, & Filters

Topics:

• Type Layers.
• Layer Effects.
• Filters.
• Merging and Flattening Layers.

Module 9 - Adjusting Images

Topics:

• Brightness/Contrast.
• Levels Adjustment Layers.
• Toning Tools.
• Hue/Saturation.

Module 10 - Saving Completed Images

Topics:

• Saving for Use in Print Applications.
• Saving for the Web.

COST $ 1200.00 TT