Adobe Photoshop CS5 Introduction

Lesson 1: Initiating a Project

Topic 1A: Plan a Project
Projects
Project Plan Phases
Scope
Target Audience
Project Management
Topic 1B: Identify Copyright and Citation Requirements
Copyright Terminology
Citations
Copyright Permission

Lesson 2: Exploring the Adobe Photoshop CS5 Environment

Topic 2A: Explore the Photoshop Interface
Adobe Photoshop CS5
The Photoshop Window
The Tools Panel
Navigation Tools
The MINI BRIDGE Panel
How to Explore the Photoshop Interface
Topic 2B: Explore the Photoshop Interface
Adobe Photoshop CS5
The Photoshop Window
The Tools Panel
Navigation Tools
The MINI BRIDGE Panel
Topic 2C: Customize the Workspace
Predefined Workspaces
Custom Workspaces
The Preferences Dialog Box
The Preset Manager
How to Customize the Workspace
Topic 2D: Explore Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge Components
Views in Adobe Bridge
How to Explore Adobe Bridge

Lesson 3: Determining Graphic Type and Resolution

Topic 3A: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
Pixels
Raster Graphics
Vector Graphics
Topic 3B: Understand Image Resolution
Image Resolution
Image Size
Photoshop File Formats
How to Understand Image Resolution

Lesson 4: Working with Selections

Topic 4A: Create a Selection
The New Dialog Box
The Marquee Tools
The Lasso Tools
The Quick Selection Tool
The Magic Wand Tool
Rulers
How to Create a Selection
Topic 4B: Save a Selection
Channels
The Alpha Channel
The CHANNELS Panel
How to Save a Selection
Topic 4C: Modify a Selection
The Refine Edge Dialog Box
The Feather Effect
How to Modify a Selection
Topic 4D: Apply Colour to a Selection
Painting Tools
The Eyedropper Tool
The Colour Picker Dialog Box
How to Apply Colour to a Selection

Lesson 5: Working with Layers

Topic 5A: Create Layers
Layers
Types of Layers
The LAYERS Panel
How to Create Layers
Topic 5B: Work with Type Layers
Type Layers
The Type Tool Options Bar
The CHARACTER Panel
The PARAGRAPH Panel
How to Work with Type Layers
Topic 5C: Transform Layers
The Free Transform Command
The Transform Menu Commands
How to Transform Layers
Topic 5D: Apply Styles
Opacity
Blending Modes
Layer Styles
The STYLES Panel
How to Apply Styles
Topic 5E: Undo Previous Steps
Tools to Undo Previous Actions
The HISTORY Panel
How to Undo Previous Steps
Topic 5F: Manage Layers
Stacking Order of Layers
Layer Groups
The Alignment and Distribution Options
Advantages of Merging Layers
Image Flattening
How to Manage Layers

Lesson 6: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters

Topic 6A: Paint on an Image
Fill
The SWATCHES Panel
Brushes
Patterns
The Brush Tool Options Bar
The Tool Preset Feature
The Mixer Brush Tool
How to Paint on an Image
Topic 6B: Apply Filter Effects
Filters
Filter Effects
The Filter Gallery
How to Apply Filter Effects

Lesson 7: Exploring Image Modes and Colour Adjustments

Topic 7A: Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Bitmap
Grayscale
Duotone
Topic 7B: Apply Colour Adjustments
Pixel Depth
Colour Mode
Different Colour Modes
Colour Adjustments
How to Apply Colour Adjustments

Lesson 8: Saving Images for Web and Print

Topic 8A: Save Images for Print
File Formats for Print Applications
TIFF Options
The Print Commands
The Print Dialog Box
Contact Sheets
Picture Packages
How to Save Images for Print
Topic 8B: Save Images for the Web
File Formats for the Web
The Save for Web & Devices Dialog Box
How to Save Images for the Web
Topic 8C: Save Images as PDF
Adobe PDF Presets
How to Save Images as PDF

You will understand and use the various elements in the Photoshop CS5 interface so as to efficiently work with the software. You will use the different tools in Photoshop for selecting parts of images and identify the need for having layers in a Photoshop document. You will also organize the different components of the design as layers. With the layered Photoshop document thus created, you will apply layer effects and other special effects in order to enhance the appearance of the design. Once the design is finalized, you will save images in both print and web formats.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Introduction is intended for a diverse audience including, but not limited to, computer-savvy professionals who want to create and enhance graphics for marketing materials, newsletters, blogs, and websites; photographers who want to work with and prepare photos for print or web; students with an interest in graphic design or those with novice design skills; and professionals who want to learn and use Photoshop CS5 as a complement to other CS5 programs, such as Illustrator. The course covers the Adobe Visual Communication using Photoshop CS5 objectives, and is intended to help prepare students to take the Adobe Certified Associate exam.

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and so on.

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