Course Overview
This course introduces
students to Adobe Photoshop CS5, the world-standard image editing
program. Adobe Photoshop is used around the world to create
the highest quality images for Web sites, brochures, presentations,
and much more. This course is required to prepare for the ACE
(Adobe Certified Expert) certification exam.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of
computer use.
Job Profile
Graphic Designers, Web
Design
Course Outline
1 GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA
Lesson overview
Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
Using the tools
Using the options bar and other panels
Undoing actions in Photoshop
Customizing the workspace
Finding resources for using Photoshop
Checking for updates
Tools panel overview
Review questions and answers
2 BASIC PHOTO CORRECTIONS
Lesson overview
Strategy for retouching
Resolution and image size
Getting started
Adjusting the color in Camera Raw
Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop
Replacing colors in an image
Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
Using content-aware fill
Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
Saving the image for four-color printing
Review questions and answers
3 WORKING WITH SELECTIONS
Lesson overview
About selecting and selection tools
Getting started
Using the Quick Selection tool
Moving a selected area
Manipulating selections
Using the Magic Wand tool
Selecting with the lasso tools
Rotating a selection
Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
Refining the edge of a selection
Review questions and answers
4 LAYER BASICS
Lesson overview
About layers
Getting started
Using the Layers panel
Rearranging layers
Applying a gradient to a layer
Applying a layer style
Flattening and saving fi les
Review questions and answers
5 CORRECTING AND ENHANCING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Lesson overview
Getting started
About camera raw files
Processing files in Camera Raw
Merging exposures and applying
advanced color correction
Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop
Correcting image distortion
Adding depth of field
Review questions and answers
6 MASKS AND CHANNELS
Lesson overview
Working with masks and channels
Getting started
Creating a mask
Refining a mask
Creating a quick mask
Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
Working with channels
Review questions and answers
7 TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Lesson overview
About type
Getting started
Creating a clipping mask from type
Creating type on a path
Warping point type
Designing paragraphs of type
Review questions and answers
8 VECTOR DRAWING TECHNIQUES
Lesson overview
About bitmap images and vector graphics
About paths and the Pen tool
Getting started
Using paths with artwork
Creating vector objects for the background
Working with defined custom shapes
Importing a Smart Object
Review questions and answers
9 ADVANCED LAYERING
Lesson overview
Getting started
Clipping a layer to a shape
Setting up a Vanishing Point grid
Creating your own keyboard shortcuts
Placing imported artwork
Adding artwork in perspective
Adding a layer style
Placing the side panel artwork
Adding more artwork in perspective
Adding an adjustment layer
Working with layer comps
Managing layers
Flattening a layered image
Merging layers and layer groups
Stamping layers
Review questions and answers
10 ADVANCED COMPOSITING
Lesson overview
Getting started
Assembling a montage of images
Applying filters
Hand-coloring selections on a layer
Applying Smart Filters
Adding drop shadows and a border
Matching color schemes across images
Automating a multistep task
Stitching a panorama
Review questions and answers
11 PAINTING WITH THE MIXER BRUSH
Lesson overview
About the Mixer Brush
Getting started
Selecting brush settings
Mixing colors
Creating a custom brush preset
Mixing colors with a photograph
Review questions and answers
12 WORKING WITH 3D IMAGES
Lesson overview
Getting started
Creating a 3D shape from a layer
Manipulating 3D objects
Using the 3D panel to adjust lighting and
surface texture
Merging two-dimensional layers onto 3D layers
Importing 3D files
Merging 3D layers to share the same 3D space
Adding a spot light
Painting on a 3D object
Using Repoussé to create 3D text
Creating a 3D postcard
Review questions and answers
13 PREPARING FILES FOR THE WEB
Lesson overview
Getting started
Selecting a web design workspace
Creating slices
Exporting HTML and images
Using the Zoomify feature
Creating a web gallery
Review questions and answers
14 PRODUCING AND PRINTING CONSISTENT COLOR
Lesson overview
About color management
Getting started
Specifying color-management settings
Proofing an image
Identifying out-of-gamut colors
Adjusting an image and printing a proof
Saving the image as a CMYK EPS file
Printing
Review questions and answers