Course Description
In this course, students will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters for creating special effects. Additionally, students will use painting tools and blending modes to enhance the appearance of your design.
TARGET AUDIENCE:Students who wish to pursue a career in graphic design, photography or publishing, and want to start learning the Photoshop CS5 application.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - initiate a project plan. - explore the Adobe Photoshop CS5 environment. - determine the resolution and graphic type. - work with selections. - work with multiple layers. - enhance images with paint and filters. - identify the various image mode characteristics and color adjustment options. - save images in the web, print, and PDF formats.
Agenda
Lesson 1: Initiating a Project
- Plan a Project
- Identify Copyright and Citations Requirements
Lesson 2: Exploring the Adobe Photoshop CS5 Environment
- Explore the Photoshop Interface
- Customize the Workspace
- Explore Adobe Bridge
Lesson 3: Determining Graphic Type and Resolution
- Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
- Understand Image Resolution
Lesson 4: Working with Selections
- Create a Selection
- Save a Selection
- Modify a Selection
- Apply Color to a Selection
Lesson 5: Working with Layers
- Create Layers
- Work with Type Layers
- Transform Layers
- Apply Styles
- Undo Previous Steps
- Manage Layers
Lesson 6: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
- Paint on an Image
- Apply Filter Effects
Lesson 7: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
- Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
- Apply Color Adjustments
Lesson 8: Saving Images for Web and Print
- Save Images for Print
- Save Images for the Web
- Save Images as PDF
Audience
Students who wish to pursue a career in graphic design, photography or
publishing, and want to start learning the Photoshop CS5 application.
Comments
Virtual Adobe Photoshop CS5 - Level 1 Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.