Photoshop CS5 - Level 1

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.

Duration: Two Days, Instructor led- Classroom learning

Objective: 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

Who Should Attend: Students who wish to pursue a career in graphic design, photography or publishing, and want to start learning the Photoshop CS5 application.

Outline:
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