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Class Name
Photoshop for the Web
Need some inspiration and instruction to get your Web graphic design skills up to par with the competition? Want to be able to create instead of wonder how it's done? Want your work to stand out from the crowd? This course will show you how and give your creativity and skills a confidence boost! This well-rounded course includes in-depth coverage of must-have skills such as creating eye-catching effects, using color creatively, working with masks, creating custom shapes for interfaces and navigational panels, working with transparency and much more! Ready to take your career to the next level? This class will give help get you there!
Applicable Job Roles: web designers, graphic designers, and webmasters.
Outline
Weeks 1 and 2
- Improving Images with Levels and Curves
- Image Retouching Techniques
- Manipulating Color
- Masking Images with Layer Masks
Weeks 3 and 4
- Layer Masks: Creative Applications
- Layer Clipping Groups and Texture Channels
- Saving a Selection as a Mask Channel
- Selecting like a Pro: The Pen tool
Weeks 5 and 6
- Color for the Web
- Optimizing Images
- Mocking up a Website Design
- Buttons and Navigation Graphics
- Getting Creative with Layer Styles
Weeks 7 and 8
- Understanding Slicing
- Working with the GIF File Format
- Animating GIFs
- Creating and Saving Transparent Graphics
- Creative Backgrounds
Prerequisites
Completion of Photoshop Level 1 G301 or equivalent knowledge of the topics covered in the Level 1 course. Mastery of basic Photoshop commands, tools, layers/layer management, layer styles, and color options are required. If you are unsure of what you need to know, please review the syllabus for the Level 1 course. It is important to note that this course is not for beginners and students will be lost without mastery of Photoshop fundamentals. Please contact the instructor regarding any questions you may have regarding participation in the Photoshop for the Web course.
Requirements
- Software: Software: Before beginning this class, students will need to have installed a working version of Adobe Photoshop CS5 or CS4. Lectures are written for Photoshop CS5 and CS4. Students using versions lower than Photoshop CS3 are not qualified to receive the certificate of course completion. Demo versions of Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or Photoshop LE are not acceptable due to time limits, save restrictions and limits in software features.
- System Requirements: An adequate computer that can handle the memory demands of Photoshop is vital in order to work efficiently. Please refer to the official Adobe site to ensure your system is able to handle the system requirements for your version of Adobe Photoshop.
- Programming: Students must be familiar with basic file management, how to run and navigate a computer, basic HTML, and uploading and downloading files via their web space control panel or an FTP program.
- Student Commitment: This intense course will cover a lot of material and requires a serious commitment of time and energy from both students and the instructor. Students will need enough time in the week to absorb the following within the given deadlines: Experiment with new techniques, complete weekly assignments, read weekly lectures and book material, answer review questions, ask questions, and study/critique other student's work. It is not advised that students plan a vacation, other intense courses, or heavy workloads during this course.
- Importing Images/Artwork: Students will need to have a way to import images, artwork or clipart into Photoshop. Acceptable ways to import work include scanners, digital cameras, digital video, clipart/image collections or the use of a service bureau.
- Web Space (Server): Students must have a web space where they can upload their personal site and assignments. Ideally, you should avoid web spaces that support banner ads or pop-up adds as this adds code to your pages. If you do not have a web space, try your ISP first as many provide a small amount of space with your monthly fee. If yours does not, there are a number of free services that are available on the net. A good place to look for free web space is www.freewebspace.net or www.brinkster.com. NOTE: It is imperative that students make sure their free or paid web spaces allow the transmission (upload and download) of native Photoshop PSD files, as some do not! The web space must be configured (MIME-Type) to handle PSD files. Please contact your site host so that you have these details worked out before signing up for and starting the class.
- Required Text: You need to obtain the book that corresponds with the version of Photoshop you are using.
Class Books
Course Price
- Member Price: $140 US
- Non-Member Price: $240.00 US
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Additional Information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.
Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course.
Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .
Start Date: Click on the Register Now button to process to the registration page. You will see the start date of the class on that page.
How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.
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- Member Price: $140 US
- Non-Member Price: $240.00 US
- Web Course No: G303
- Instructor: Astrid Garcia
- Co-instructor/TA:
- CEUs: 4
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Session Open for Registration
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections.
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