Adobe Photoshop Certificate

Online - 30 hours

Curriculum

Getting Started with Photoshop 6.0

Overview/Description
To provide an overview of the basic image-editing tools and features of Photoshop 6.0

Lesson Objectives

·  launch Photoshop 6.0, open a file in it, and use some of its tools.

·  adjust image view size in Photoshop 6.0.

·  display and manage palettes in Photoshop 6.0.

·  discuss file formats in Photoshop 6.0.

·  to discuss resolution in Photoshop 6.0.

·  discuss color in Photoshop 6.0.

·  use the marquee tools in Photoshop 6.0 to select an image area.

·  use the move tool to move image selections in Photoshop 6.0.

·  use lasso tools and the magic wand to make image selections.

Up and Running with Photoshop 6.0

Overview/Description
To demonstrate the use of layers and paint tools in Photoshop 6.0

Lesson Objectives

·  create layers in images using Photoshop 6.0.

·  manipulate and link layers in images in Photoshop 6.0.

·  add layer effects to text and images in Photoshop 6.0.

·  select paint tools and colors in Photoshop 6.0.

·  use some painting techniques on image selections in Photoshop 6.0.

·  add gradients and effects to selected images in Photoshop 6.0.

Getting Started with Photoshop 7.0

Overview/Description
To introduce the interface features and basic capabilities of Photoshop 7.0

Lesson Objectives

·  launch Photoshop 7.0, open an image file, and use some of the Photoshop tools and features.

·  adjust image view size in Photoshop 7.0.

·  display, arrange, and organize palettes and use the Navigator palette in Photoshop 7.0.

·  compare vector graphics and bitmap images, and list the file formats that can be used in Photoshop 7.0.

·  define resolution in Photoshop 7.0.

·  describe how to work with color and text in Photoshop 7.0.

·  use the marquee tools and move tools to select and move image areas in Photoshop 7.0.

·  select images using the magic wand and lasso tools in Photoshop 7.0.

Up and Running with Photoshop 7.0

Overview/Description
To explain how to edit images by using layers and painting tools available in Photoshop 7.0

Lesson Objectives

·  use the layers palette to create and delete layers and work with image backgrounds in Photoshop 7.0.

·  manipulate and link layers and work with layer sets in Photoshop 7.0.

·  add text and apply styles to images and save and flatten layers in Photoshop 7.0.

·  use paint tools and apply colors to images in Photoshop 7.0.

·  modify the paint tool settings, erase areas of images, and undo changes in Photoshop.

·  use some of the painting tools in Photoshop 7.0 to edit image selections.

·  apply gradients to selected images, alter brush strokes, and work with tool presets in Photoshop 7.0.

Photoshop CS Basics

Overview/Description

To demonstrate the essential tasks for using Photoshop and the processes and considerations for working with color in Photoshop

Lesson Objectives

·  recognize the types of tasks Photoshop is suited for and make use of Photoshop's help features.

·  use the File Browser and manipulate the Photoshop interface.

·  distinguish between and use the tools to view, resize, and crop images.

·  open images with the File Browser, customize the interface, and crop an image.

·  distinguish between and use the automatic and manual tools for making color adjustments to an image.

·  use the Levels and Shadow/Highlights commands to improve an image's brightness and contrast.

·  use the appropriate painting and color replacement tools with appropriate settings.

·  use Photoshop CS color tools to improve the appearance of an image.

·  save images and duplicates, use the History palette to undo changes, and print single and multiple image documents.

·  duplicate an image, reverse changes you've applied, and prepare an image for printing.

Selections and Layers in Photoshop CS

Overview/Description
To demonstrate the processes and considerations for making selections and working with layers

Lesson Objectives

·  identify the appropriate selection tool for a given example.

·  edit and move selections.

·  use appropriate selection tools to capture and copy specific parts of an image.

·  perform basic tasks to use layers in an image.

·  transform and combine layers, and use layer comps.

·  determine the suitable layer effect to apply for a given scenario.

·  create and modify text, and use shapes in layers.

·  create a new image based on adding and modifying layers.

Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS

Overview/Description
To outline the procedures and considerations for using advanced editing and retouching tools, and for creating selections using paths and masks

Lesson Objectives

·  use advanced editing tools, including the dodge and burn tools, the Filter Gallery, and the History Brush tool.

·  use Photoshop's healing, cloning, and patching tools to retouch images.

·  use gradients, define patterns, and use the pattern stamp tool.

·  use appropriate Photoshop tools to retouch and edit images.

·  use paths within an image.

·  use Photoshop tools that help to automate the process of creating masks.

·  use paths and masks to select complex items within images.