PHOTOSHOP I – 30h

This course is designed to cover the basic and intermediate image editing features of Adobe Photoshop CS4. It is
also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Adobe Certification Exam for Adobe Photoshop
CS4, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in the Adobe Photoshop CS4 series.
Prerequisite Comments:

Students should also have basic word processing skills, such as copying and pasting text, formatting text, and so
on. Students should also be familiar with the basic features/functions and terminology of image editing.

Outline:

Lesson 1: Exploring the Photoshop Environment Work with Stacks and Filters in Adobe Bridge
Explore the Photoshop Interface Apply Metadata and Keywords to Files
Customize the Workspace
Explore the Navigation Tools Lesson 7: Masking and Clipping Layers
Edit an Image Using Quick Mask Overlay
Lesson 2: Working with Image Areas Save and Edit a Selection as an Alpha Channel
Select Image Areas Work with Layer Mask
Save a Selection Clip a Layer
Modify a Selection
Lesson 8: Masking with Vector Paths
Lesson 3: Working with Layers Create Vector Paths
Create Layers Edit Paths
Create Type Layers Mask Images with Paths
Transform Layers
Alter Type Properties Lesson 9: Enhancing Photographs
Apply Layer Styles Retouch Photographs using Photoshop Tools
Undo Previous Steps Adjust Tonal Range using Adjustment Layers
Arrange and Group Layers Create Patterns
Create Swatches and Gradients
Lesson 4: Enhancing Images Create a Custom Brush
Paint Strokes on an Image
Apply Filter Effects Lesson 10: Creating Special Effects
Convert an Image to Black and White Preview Text Effects using Layer Comps
Blend Layers Warp an Image
Merge Layers and Flatten Images Work in Vanishing Point

Lesson 5: Saving Images for Web and Print Lesson 11: Work with Video Files
Save Images for Use in Print Applications Preview Video in Photoshop
Save Images for the Web Retouch Videos
Save Images as PDF
Lesson 12: Automating Tasks
Lesson 6: Managing Assets with Adobe® Bridge Create an Action
Explore Adobe Bridge Manage Actions
Work with Adobe Bridge Automating Tasks in Adobe Bridge

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 PHOTOSHOP II – 09h
(Photo printing & co lor – we b p roduction)

In this course, students learn professional techniques for obtaining consistent, predictable, high quality. They learn
a balanced approach, starting with system calibration, through the scanning process, image enhancements, and
color correction. They will use Photoshop to create and optimize images for the web. They will stage web page
components, arrange them aesthetically, and add interactivity to them.
Prerequisite Comments:

Students should have knowledge relevant also have basic word processing skills, such as copying and pasting text,
formatting text, and so on. Students should also be familiar with the basic features/functions and terminology of
image editing.

Outline
Lesson 1: Examining Color Workflow Lesson 8: Sharpening Images
Compare RGB and CMYK Color Modes Apply Unsharp Masking
Color workflow Sharpen an Image

Lesson 2: Setting Color Space Lesson 9: Working with Grayscale and Spot Colors
Calibrate and Profile Your Monitor Convert Color Images to Grayscale
Set a Working Color Space in Photoshop Create Duotones
Convert Images from One Color Space to Another Spot Color Images
Manage Printing and Color
Lesson 10: Preparing Web Images
Lesson 3: Using Advanced Image Support Set Photoshop Measurement Units
Create High Dynamic Range Images Reduce File Size
Use the Camera Raw Format
Preview an Image on a Video Monitor Lesson 11: Optimizing Images
Optimize Photographic Images
Lesson 4: Capturing Images in Digital Format Optimize Flat Color Graphics and Illustrations
Scan Various Image Types Apply Transparency Settings
Choose Scanner Settings and Adjustments
Lesson 12: Preparing Images for Cross-Platform
Lesson 5: Removing Image Defects Viewing
Remove Dust and Scratches Set Up Color Management for the Web
Minimize Moiré Patterns Alter Images for Display Across Platforms
Eliminate Red Eye Defects Snap to Web Safe Colors

Lesson 6: Adjusting RGB Color Lesson 13: Creating Web Page Layouts
Meet Color Correction Objectives Simulate a Web Page
Locate Highlights, Shadows, and Neutral Areas Create Web Page Backgrounds
Make Automatic Color and Contrast Adjustments Draw Editable Vector Shapes
Make Basic Curve Adjustments Create Effects
Correct Memory Colors
Adjust Shadows and Highlights Independently Lesson 14: Exporting a Web Page
Prepare a Web Page for Export
Lesson 7: Creating CMYK Separations Export a Web Page
Adjust Color Settings for Prepress
Display Calibration Lesson 15: Creating Animations for Web and Mobile
Adjust Out-of-Gamut Colors Devices
Color Separating Images Create Animations
Adjust CMYK Curves Create Timeline Animations
Save Animations
Preview Animations on Mobile Devices

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