Adobe : Photoshop Essentials CS5

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Essentials

This excellent Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials course is ideal for the beginning user to learn the essentials of Photoshop, and to get up to speed on all of the major features of this powerful image editing software. During this excellent Photoshop CS5 Extended: Advanced course learners will cover various topics including: working with vector shapes and paths, smart objects, using Adobe Bridge, the basics of Camera Raw, working with complex image layers, alpha channels, composting images, manipulating brushes, and finally outputting for print and the web, all using Photoshop CS5. Gain insider knowledge and a whole host of expert tips about Photoshop CS5 from a master!

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

This Course is based on Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended

• Learn to use all of the key Photoshop tools, palettes, and menu bars
• Understand all of the major features of Photoshop CS5, such as layers
• Learn to use Photoshop CS5 features, such as: selections, image editing, and retouching
• Understand working with colour and swatches, type design, masks, and blend modes

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 01 : The Big Picture

• Pixels & Resolution
• Color
• Exploring the Interface
• Choosing File Formats
• Viewing & Navigating Images

Module 02 : Setting Up Like A Pro

• Setting User Preferences
• Choosing Color Settings
• Customizing the Workspace
• Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
• Using Rulers & Guides

Module 03 : Global Editing

• Understanding the Histogram & Levels
• Learning the Curves Tool
• Exploring Hue & Saturation
• Cropping & Straightening
• Adjusting Color Balance
• Creating a Black & White Image

Module 04 : Making Selections

• Manual Selection Tools
• Using the Quick Selection Tool
• Creating Color-Based Selections & Saving Selections

Module 05 : Non-Destructive Editing

• Using Adjustment Layers
• Understanding Layer Masks
• Creating Gradient Masks
• Applying Layer Blend Modes
• Snapshots & the History Brush

Module 06 : The Fixer-Upper

• The Retouching Tools, including Content-Aware Fill
• Removing Noise from an Image
• Cloning with Perspective with the Vanishing Point Filter
• Adjusting Perspective with the Lens Correction Filter
• Content-Aware Scaling

Module 07 : Type Design

• Working with Type
• Paragraph & Character Formatting Options
• Typing on a Path
• Applying Layer Styles to Type

Module 08 : Vectors, Shapes & Paths

• Vectors & the Shape Tools
• Creating Paths
• Saving & Loading Paths as Selections
• Subtracting, Adding Intersecting, & Excluding

Module 09 : Smart Objects

• Vector Graphics as Smart Objects
• Creating & Replacing Smart Objects
• Creating Multiple Instances of a Smart Object
• Smart Objects Deserve Smart Filters

Module 10 : Adobe Bridge

• Exploring the Workspace
• Searching & Organizing Files
• Leveraging Metadata
• Outputting
• Using Mini Bridge

Module 11 : Photoshop Camera Raw

• Using the Basic Panel
• Applying Selective Edits
• Converting to Black & White
• Repairing an Image

Module 12 : Image Layers & Alpha Channels

• Manipulating Image Layers
• Mastering the Layers Panel
• Creating Layer Groups & Comps

Module 13 : Compositing Images

• Combining Images & Merging the Best Elements
• Creating Panoramas
• Auto-Aligning Layers
• Refine Edges

Module 14 : Working With Brushes

• Exploring the Brush Panel
• Creating a Custom Brush
• Changing Brush Dynamics
• Painting with the Mixer Brush

Module 15 : Print & Web Output

• Sharpening Images with Smart Sharpen
• Setting Up the Print Dialog Box
• Saving for the Web
• Credits

Method of Assessment

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and the certificate will be sent within 7-14 days.

Certification

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate.

About the Tutor

Amadou Diallo is a photographer, author, educator and digital imaging expert. A musician by training, Diallo brings his passion for creative expression to each of these endeavours. Diallo’s vast experience with digital capture, editing, and printing has made him a sought-after instructor and consultant for amateur and professional photographers alike. Indeed, for Diallo one of the great pleasures outside of creating his own photographs is teaching others how to reap the benefits of digital imaging in their own work. This love of sharing information led him to write Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer’s Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Cengage Learning), widely hailed as a seminal work on digital photography technique. What truly separates Diallo from other digital experts is his unique ability to communicate both the technical and aesthetic requirements for creating stunning images. He is on the faculty of New York’s renowned International Center of Photography (ICP). His latest book, The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in New York City (Cengage Learning) combines stunning imagery with step-by-step guidance to readers for capturing memorable and professional-looking images of the Big Apple.

• Image editor
• Photographer
• Graphic designer
• Photography student

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

• Image editing
• Photography
• Graphic design
• Digital Design

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