Adobe Photoshop CC

Description:

Adobe® Photoshop® CC focuses on some of the basic features of Photoshop so that the student can navigate the environment and use Photoshop tools to work with photographic images. In addition, the orientation to Adobe® Bridge and organization of files in Bridge is covered. This course delves into some of the more advanced image creation and editing techniques and offers you hands-on activities that demonstrate how these techniques can be used in combination to create exciting visual effects.

Outline:

Day 1

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

• Topic A: Organize Photoshop Assets by Using Adobe Bridge
• Topic B: Organize the Photoshop Workspace
• Topic C: Customize the Photoshop Workspace

Lesson 2: Creating Basic Images

• Topic A: Manage Image Elements and Formats
• Topic B: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphic Composition
• Topic C: Work with Digital Devices

Lesson 3: Managing Selections and Layers

• Topic A: Use Selection Tools
• Topic B: Manage Layers

Lesson 4: Adjusting Images

• Topic A: Modify Images
• Topic B: Repair Images
• Topic C: Implement Color Management

Lesson 5: Refining Images

• Topic A: Adjust Layers
• Topic B: Apply Camera Raw
• Topic C: Refine Images by Using Advanced Tools

Lesson 6: Managing Files in a Production Workflow

• Topic A: Import, Export, and Organize Files
• Topic B: Save Images for the Web
• Topic C: Save Images for Print
• Topic D: Format Images for Other Programs

Day 2

Lesson 1: Creating Raster Images

• Topic A: Draw with Brushes
• Topic B: Create Gradients
• Topic C: Apply Tool Presets

Lesson 2: Applying Vector Image Tools

• Topic A: Create Images with Vector Paths
• Topic B: Apply the Shape Drawing Tools
• Topic C: Work with Type
• Topic D: Apply Type Special Effects

Lesson 3: Applying Advanced Layer Techniques

• Topic A: Modify Images with Masks
• Topic B: Apply Special Effects by Using Filters
• Topic C: Apply Special Effects to Layers
• Topic D: Apply Smart Objects for Nondestructive Editing

Lesson 4: Automating Tasks

• Topic A: Create and Apply Actions
• Topic B: Batch Process Files with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge

Lesson 5: Editing Video

• Topic A: Edit Video
• Topic B: Add Graphics, Titles, and Animation to Video

Lesson 6: Setting Project Requirements

• Topic A: Identify Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
• Topic B: Adhere to Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use
• Topic C: Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities