Photoshop CS5 - Level 1

Course details

In this course, students will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters for creating special effects. Additionally, students will use painting tools and blending modes to enhance the appearance of your design. 

Lesson 1: Initiating a Project

• Plan a Project
• Identify Copyright and Citations
• Requirements

Lesson 2: Exploring the Adobe Photoshop CS5 Environment

• Explore the Photoshop Interface
• Customize the Workspace
• Explore Adobe Bridge
• Use Photoshop Help

Lesson 3: Determining Graphic Type and Resolution

• Differentiate Between Raster and
• Vector Graphics
• Understand Image Resolution

Lesson 4: Working with Selections

• Create a Selection
• Save a Selection
• Modify a Selection
• Apply Color to a Selection

Lesson 5: Working with Layers

• Create Layers
• Work with Type Layers
• Transform Layers
• Apply Styles
• Undo Previous Steps
• Manage Layers

Lesson 6: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters

• Paint on an Image
• Apply Filter Effects

Lesson 7: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments

• Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
• Apply Color Adjustments

Lesson 8: Saving Images for Web and Print

• Save Images for Print
• Save Images for the Web
• Save Images as PDF 

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 wit windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, etc.