Course Outline
Duration:
1 Day
Description: 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 Content:
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
Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
- Topic A: Comprehensive
exam objectives
