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INPSCS5 - Adobe Photoshop CS5: Basic and Advanced

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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.

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Upcoming classes

Number	Class Date	Location	Length	Cost	Sign up
INPSCS5	Jul 25, 2012 - Jul 26, 2012	Springfield	2 days	$395.00	Register
INPSCS5	Sep 24, 2012 - Sep 25, 2012	Springfield	2 days	$395.00	Register

Prerequisites

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.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Initiating a Project
Topic 1A: Plan a Project
Topic 1B: Identify Copyright and Citation Requirements

Lesson 2: Exploring the Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 Environment
Topic 2A: Explore the Photoshop Interface
Topic 2B: Customize the Workspace
Topic 2C: Explore Adobe Bridge

Lesson 3: Determining Graphic Type and Resolution
Topic 3A: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
Topic 3B: Understand Image Resolution

Lesson 4: Working with Selections
Topic 4A: Create a Selection
Topic 4B: Save a Selection
Topic 4C: Modify a Selection
Topic 4D: Apply Color to a Selection

Lesson 5: Working with Layers
Topic 5A: Create Layers
Topic 5B: Work with Type Layers
Topic 5C: Transform Layers
Topic 5D: Apply Styles
Topic 5E: Undo Previous Steps
Topic 5F: Manage Layers

Lesson 6: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
Topic 6A: Paint on an Image
Topic 6B: Apply Filter Effects

Lesson 7: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
Topic 7A: Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Topic 7B: Apply Color Adjustments

Lesson 8: Saving Images for Web and Print
Topic 8A: Save Images for Print
Topic 8B: Save Images for the Web
Topic 8C: Save Images as PDF

Lesson 9: Enhancing Images
Topic 9A: Create Gradients
Topic 9B: Retouch Images
Topic 9C: Adjust Tonal Range Using Adjustment Layers

Lesson 10: Working with Vector Paths
Topic 10A: Create Vector Paths
Topic 10B: Edit Paths

Lesson 11: Working with Shape Layers and Masks
Topic 11A: Work with Shape Layers
Topic 11B: Work with Masks
Topic 11C: Apply Special Effects to a Layer

Lesson 12: Automating Tasks
Topic 12A: Work with Actions
Topic 12B: Automate Tasks Using Adobe Bridge

Lesson 13: Working with Video Files
Topic 13A: Edit Video Files
Topic 13B: Export Video Files

Lesson 14: Integrating with Other Adobe Applications
Topic 14A: Integrate with Adobe® Illustrator®
Topic 14B: Edit a Photoshop File in Adobe® Acrobat®