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INPSPCS3 - Photoshop CS3: Basic and Advanced

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Adobe® Photoshop® has been an indispensable image editing software application for many years. As an aspiring graphic designer, you would like to familiarize yourself with image creation and editing using this software. Understanding the different tools and features available in Photoshop CS3 will help you to maximize your creative potential. In this course, you'll use the several tools and features of Photoshop CS3 to enhance images and work with videos.

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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. They should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, etc. The students should also be familiar with the basic features/functions and terminology of image editing.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Exploring the Photoshop Environment

Topic 1A: Explore the Photoshop Interface

Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace

Topic 1C: Explore the Navigation Tools

Lesson 2: Working with Image Areas

Topic 2A: Select Image Areas

Topic 2B: Save a Selection

Topic 2C: Modify a Selection

Lesson 3: Working with Layers

Topic 3A: Create Layers

Topic 3B: Create Type Layers

Topic 3C: Transform Layers

Topic 3D: Alter Type Properties

Topic 3E: Apply Layer Styles

Topic 3F: Undo Previous Steps

Topic 3G: Arrange and Group Layers

Lesson 4: Enhancing Images

Topic 4A: Paint Strokes on an Image

Topic 4B: Apply Filter Effects

Topic 4C: Convert an Image to Black and White

Topic 4D: Blend Layers

Topic 4E: Merge Layers and Flatten Images

Lesson 5: Saving Images for Web and Print

Topic 5A: Save Images for Use in Print Applications

Topic 5B: Save Images for the Web

Topic 5C: Save Images as PDF

Lesson 6: Managing Assets with Adobe® Bridge

Topic 6A: Explore Adobe Bridge

Topic 6B: Work with Adobe Bridge

Topic 6C: Work with Stacks and Filters in Adobe Bridge

Topic 6D: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Files

Lesson 7: Masking and Clipping Layers

Topic 7A: Edit an Image Using Quick Mask Overlay

Topic 7B: Save and Edit a Selection as an Alpha Channel

Topic 7C: Work with Layer Masks

Topic 7D: Clip a Layer

Lesson 8: Masking with Vector Paths

Topic 8A: Create Vector Paths

Topic 8B: Edit Paths

Topic 8C: Mask Images with Paths

Lesson 9: Enhancing Photographs

Topic 9A: Retouch Photographs Using Photoshop Tools

Topic 9B: Adjust Tonal Range Using Adjustment Layers

Topic 9C: Create Patterns

Topic 9D: Create Swatches and Gradients

Topic 9E: Create a Custom Brush

Lesson 10: Creating Special Effects

Topic 10A: Preview Text Effects Using Layer Comps

Topic 10B: Warp an Image

Topic 10C: Work in Vanishing Point

Lesson 11: Working with Video Files

Topic 11A: Preview Videos in Photoshop

Topic 11B: Retouch Videos

Lesson 12: Automating Tasks

Topic 12A: Create an Action

Topic 12B: Manage Actions

Topic 12C: Automate Tasks in Adobe Bridge

Appendix A: Working in Adobe Device Central CS3

Supplemental Topic Preview Images in Adobe Device Central CS3

Appendix B:

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Objectives Mapping