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Class Name
Photoshop Level 1
Looking for a solid foundation in the industry standard graphics and image editor, Photoshop? Learn the basics and much more in this instructor-led course. Using Deke McClelland's Photoshop Bible as a reference, students will obtain a solid foundation that will have even the most novice of user creating with flair and ease!
If you are a graphic/web designer, digital artist or a photographer, with little or no working knowledge of Photoshop, or even if you are already familiar with Photoshop, this is the course for you! Take the plunge and sign up today to learn how to master the world's number one image editing software! You won't be disappointed!
Applicable Job Roles: web designers, graphic designers, and webmasters.
Outline
Week 1: Setting Up and Navigating the Workspace
- Setting Up and Setting Preferences
- Navigating images using the Bridge
- The Interface and Image Window
- The Basics on Tools
- Tool Options Bar and Preset Manager
- The Palettes and Context Menus
Week 2: Working with Images
- Aligning, Cropping and Sharpening Images
- Working with Resolution
- Creating Web-ready images
Week 3: All about Layers!
- Layer Basics
- The Layer Palette
- Selecting and Managing Layers
- Aligning Layer Content
- Later Blending Modes and Opacity
- Layer Styles
- Using the Info and Navigator Palettes
Week 4: Selections and the Quick Mask
- The Selection Tools
- Working with Selections
- Isolating and Extracting Image Selections
- Quick Selection and Quick Masks
Week 5: Retouching and Enhancing Images
- Erasing the Past
- Basic Image Retouching
- Basic Color Correction and Color Theory
Week 6: Painting Tools
- Color Modes
- The Color Picker
- The Color and Swatches Palettes
- Painting Tools and Techniques
- All About Gradients
Week 7: Working With Type Filters
- An Introduction to Type
- The Type Tool
- Character and Paragraph Palettes
- Transforming Type
- Warp Type
- Type Styles and Effects
Week 8: Using Filters, Vector Shapes and Adding Creativity
- Creating Photographic Edges and Frames
- Fun with Filters
- Hand-colored Images and Graphics
- All About Vector Shapes
- Final Project
Prerequisites
Introduction to HTML H101 or basic knowledge of HTML.
Requirements
- 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 prior to 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: $120 US
- Non-Member Price: $220.00 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: $120 US
- Non-Member Price: $220.00 US
- Web Course No: G301
- 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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