Online Class: Photoshop Elements 101

Unleashing Creativity with Photoshop Elements transforms beginners into visual storytellers, balancing robust editing capabilities with an intuitive interface. Gain mastery over organizing, editing, and presenting visually stunning projects that bring your personal narratives to life.

Self-Paced, Online Class

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43

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20

Hours
average time
2.0

CEUs

Course Description

Unleashing Creativity with Photoshop Elements: Your Gateway to Visual Storytelling

In the vast realm of photography and digital imagery, Adobe's Photoshop Elements stands out as a beacon for both beginners and seasoned photographers. Think of it as the sibling of the powerhouse that is Photoshop, but with a charm of its own – tailor-made for the everyday storyteller like you. With the perfect blend of professional-grade tools, ease of use, and affordability, Photoshop Elements is more than just software; it's a canvas waiting for your imagination.

As photography transcends from being just a hobby to a passionate form of expression, the need for tools that seamlessly blend functionality with user-friendliness becomes paramount. Whether you're a parent looking to chronicle your child's milestones, a traveler wishing to immortalize breathtaking vistas, or simply someone wanting to craft visual tales from everyday moments, Elements is your trusted companion.

Our meticulously curated course aims to be your guiding star in this creative journey. We promise not just an introduction to the software, but an immersive experience:

1. Beyond Basics: Navigate through the nuanced Organizer and Photo Editor interfaces with finesse, ensuring you always have the right tool at your fingertips.

2. Organize with Flair: Master the art of cataloging, making every image retrieval a breeze. Delve into creating dynamic albums that breathe life into your collections.

3. Edit Like a Pro: Grasp the power of the trifecta of editing modes. From quick fixes to guided edits, you'll learn to transform ordinary shots into extraordinary compositions.

4. Dive Deep: Explore the vast seas of Expert editing, as you dabble with intricate layers, ethereal filters, and precise manipulations.

5. Artistic Flourishes: Learn to accentuate your images with fills, strokes, and texts, turning them into polished masterpieces.

6. Perfecting the Palette: Elevate your imagery as you play with light, color, and clarity, ensuring every shot is worth a thousand words.

7. Crafting Memories: Venture into creating bespoke projects like albums and calendars, making every memory tangible.

8. Sharing with the World: Master the techniques to save, print, and share, ensuring your stories resonate far and wide.

This course is not just a tutorial but an odyssey into the world of digital storytelling. Regardless of your familiarity with Elements, by journey's end, you'll be equipped with the prowess to weave visual tales that captivate and inspire. Dive in and let Photoshop Elements be the quill to your visual narratives.

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Lesson 1. Unlocking Creativity with Photoshop Elements

Photographers and graphic enthusiasts can enjoy the robust editing features of Adobe's Photoshop Elements, a cost-effective alternative to traditional Photoshop with a more user-friendly interface. This course provides a comprehensive learning experience from basics to advanced techniques, ideal for beginners and those refining their skills. Additional lesson topics: Adobe Photoshop Elements and 14 Introduction Quick Reference Guide Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips and Shortcuts; The Photoshop Elements Book for Digital Photographers Voices That Matter ; What's new in Photoshop Elements; Photoshop Blog 55 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-Downloadable-12581.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1
Assessment: Quiz 1

Lesson 2. Streamlining Your Digital Photo Collection

Photoshop Elements Organizer simplifies the way images are imported and organized, whether they are from digital cameras, scanners, or mobile devices, all through a convenient toolbar interface. The Import and Media Browser panels become essential tools in maintaining an organized digital image library through tagging and sorting features. Additional lesson topics: How to Import Photos into Adobe Photoshop Elements; Photoshop Elements workspace basics; Finding Imported Images in the Organizer 55 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Activity-12582.pdf
Complete: Assignment 2
Assessment: Quiz 2

Lesson 3. Tagging Images: The Key to Organized Digital Photo Management

Master the art of photo organizing in Photoshop Elements by learning to tag images with keywords, events, and GPS locations, ensuring easy future access. Explore multiple viewing options and manage tools to maximize your photo editing and sorting capabilities. Additional lesson topics: Tag your media in Elements Organizer; Marking faces in photos and organizing People view; Photoshop Elements Smart Tags 52 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-WorkSheet-12583.pdf
Complete: Assignment 3
Assessment: Quiz 3

Lesson 4. Stacking, Searching, and Sorting Your Photo Collection

In Elements, you can rename, rate, and organize images into stacks for better management. Smart tags help in automatic classification, while multiple search options facilitate quick image retrieval. Additional lesson topics: Photoshop Elements; Working with Stacks in Photoshop Elements Organizer 55 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-HomeWork-12584.pdf
Complete: Assignment 4
Assessment: Quiz 4

Lesson 5. Elements Overview: Catalogs, Albums, Collections

Elements organizes imported images into catalogs, functioning as virtual shoeboxes for different types of photography; albums within these catalogs further categorize images such as by events or themes. Importantly, while catalogs hold links to image locations, albums allow for dynamic content management, including creating, editing, and deleting image sets. Additional lesson topics: About moving catalogs; ADOBE® Elements Organizer help; Convert Photoshop Elements catalogs for use with 64-bit versions; How to Create A New Catalog In Photoshop Elements 55 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Downloadable-12585.pdf
Complete: Assignment 5
Assessment: Quiz 5

Lesson 6. Mastering the Photo Editor Interface: A Comprehensive Guide to Photoshop Elements

In Photoshop Elements, the Organizer workspace transitions to the Photo Editor for detailed image manipulation via modes like Quick, Guided, and Expert. Additionally, users can access features such as Tool Options, Create and Share menus, and a comprehensive Help system for guidance. Additional lesson topics: How to move from Photos to Photoshop Elements Using a Mac; Take a Tour of the GUIDED SECTION in Photoshop Elements; Opening files in Photoshop Elements; Workspace Basics 55 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-WorkSheet-12586.pdf
Complete: Assignment 6
Assessment: Quiz 6

Lesson 7. Quick, Guided, Expert: Navigating Through Editing Modes

The Expert mode in Elements transforms your editing experience into a mini Photoshop environment, offering advanced tools like layers and comprehensive editing options. It allows for precise modifications, suitable for experienced users. Additional lesson topics: Guided mode; Using Quick, Guided, and Expert Editing in Photoshop Elements 14; A Quick Look at Expert Mode It's Not Just for Experts! ; Enhanced Quick Mode 55 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-WorkSheet-12587.pdf
Complete: Assignment 7
Assessment: Quiz 7

Lesson 8. Mastering Guided Edit Mode in Photoshop Elements

Guided Edit Mode simplifies image editing by offering various adjustments and effects, walking users through the editing process. This lesson covers categories such as Basics, Color, Black & White, Fun Edits, Special Edits, and Photomerge, each with unique tools to enhance your photos effortlessly. Additional lesson topics: Using Guided Mode; Special Effects Guided Mode 55 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-WorkSheet-12588.pdf
Complete: Assignment 8
Assessment: Quiz 8

Lesson 9. The Art of Image Resolution and Color Modes

Resolution, file formats, and color modes collectively influence an image's quality in Elements, and understanding these can facilitate better printing and online display. By adjusting image size, resolution, and resampling options, users can maintain optimal image integrity across different formats. Additional lesson topics: Photoshop Elements editing: Image size and resolution explained; About image size and resolution; Set up color management 55 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-Downloadable-12589.pdf
Complete: Assignment 9
Assessment: Quiz 9

Lesson 10. Blending Modes and Their Impact

Unleash the power of the Color Replacement tool to swap out specific hues in an image, like turning a red rose into a yellow one with nuanced brush settings. Mastering Mode settings like Contiguous and Anti-Alias ensures smooth transitions in your color modifications. Additional lesson topics: Use the brush tool; PEN TOOL in Photoshop Elements!; Pencil Tool; Using The Eraser Tool-Photoshop Elements Tutorial 60 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-WordSearch-12590.pdf
Complete: Assignment 10
Complete Assignment: Project 1
Assessment: Quiz 10

Lesson 11. Selection Tools: A Beginner's Guide

Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools create geometric selection borders for cutting, editing, or applying effects. Softening edges with Feather or smoothing selections ensures seamless integration with surrounding areas. Additional lesson topics: Making Selections; Lasso selection tools in PSE; The Marquee Tools; Edit and refine selections 55 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Downloadable-12591.pdf
Complete: Assignment 11
Assessment: Quiz 11

Lesson 12. Paint Bucket and Beyond: Flex Your Fill Skills

Mastering fills involves using the Paint Bucket for large areas, applying colors according to pixel similarity, and tweaking features like mode, opacity, and tolerance. Gradients create color blends, while patterns and strokes enhance visuals with tailored outlines and decorative designs. Additional lesson topics: Patterns; Use the Paint Bucket tool; About Gradients 55 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-Activity-12592.pdf
Complete: Assignment 12
Assessment: Quiz 12

Lesson 13. Layers Unlocked: Mastering the Simplest Tools for Stunning Images

Layers in photo editing are like transparent sheets of glass that can be stacked to form a composite image, allowing artists to adjust transparency and size easily. With tools like the Layers panel in photo editing programs, you can create, name, delete, and manipulate up to 8000 layers for versatile and creative image composition. Additional lesson topics: Editing Layers; Understanding layers; Photoshop Elements 10: Adjustment Layers 55 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Downloadable-12593.pdf
Complete: Assignment 13
Assessment: Quiz 13

Lesson 14. Text Integration on Images

Enhance images by adding and creatively formatting text, utilizing the Horizontal/Vertical tools and text warping. Learn advanced techniques like shaping text on custom paths or type masks to add depth and interactions between text and image layers. Additional lesson topics: About text; Add text in Images; Editing Text in Photoshop Elements; How to Use The Text On Selection Tool In Photoshop Elements 11 55 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-HomeWork-12594.pdf
Complete: Assignment 14
Assessment: Quiz 14

Lesson 15. Mastering Vector Graphics: A Deep Dive into Shapes

Vector graphics are defined by geometric characteristics, allowing them to be resized without losing clarity, and Photoshop Elements lets you manipulate these shapes through layers with customizable styles and effects. With tools like the Custom Shape tool, you can create various shapes including rectangles, lines, and custom designs, and modify them with features like the Cookie Cutter tool to creatively enhance images. Additional lesson topics: Text Effects and Layer Styles in Photoshop elements; Create shapes; Draw Lines in Elements; About layer styles; How to Fit Text Inside Shape in Adobe Photoshop Elements Several Several Several Several Tutorial 55 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-WordSearch-12595.pdf
Complete: Assignment 15
Assessment: Quiz 15

Lesson 16. Tools for Artistic Expression in Digital Photos

Develop proficiency in managing image dimensions and orientation using cropping, rotating, and flipping features in Elements. Unleash your creativity with tools like Blur, Smudge, and Smart Brush to subtly or dramatically transform photos. Additional lesson topics: About camera raw image files; Automate image editing with Photoshop Elements updates; Save and export images; How to Use Photoshop Elements Blur Tool 55 Total Points

Lesson 16 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-16-Downloadable-12596.pdf
Complete: Assignment 16
Assessment: Quiz 16

Lesson 17. Image Tools Explored: Beyond Basic Editing

We explored multiple image-editing tools, spotlighting the Clone Stamp's duplication abilities and the Spot Healing Brush's precision in eliminating flaws. Tools like the Healing Brush, Straighten, and Recompose facilitate nuanced image realignment and transformation, offering creative solutions for editing challenges. Additional lesson topics: How to Use Photoshop Elements Clone Stamp Tool; Adjust facial features; How to Use the Recompose Tool in Photoshop Elements; With The Spot Healing Brush Zits Disappear Like Magic 55 Total Points

Lesson 17 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-17-Activity-12597.pdf
Complete: Assignment 17
Assessment: Quiz 17

Lesson 18. Unleashing Creativity with Filters

Filters in Photoshop Elements can transform images by correcting flaws or adding artistic effects, but not all images and modes are compatible. They can be applied using the Filter Menu, Filters panel, or Filter Gallery, with corrective and destructive categories offering both one-step and multi-step options. Additional lesson topics: Adjustment filters; Liquify filter overview; How to use Photoshop Elements Filters; Adjust color and tonality using the Smart Brush tools; About filters 55 Total Points

Lesson 18 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-18-Downloadable-12598.pdf
Complete: Assignment 18
Assessment: Quiz 18

Lesson 19. Image Enhancement Basics

Transform ordinary images into extraordinary ones by mastering techniques to perfect lighting, contrast, and color balance. Discover the art of using tools like Red Eye Removal and Color Curves to make impactful corrections and bring out the best in your photos. Additional lesson topics: Super-Fast Red Eye Removal; Using Curves in Photoshop Elements; Apply the Brightness/Contrast adjustment 55 Total Points

Lesson 19 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-19-Downloadable-12599.pdf
Complete: Assignment 19
Assessment: Quiz 19

Lesson 20. Mastering the Essentials: Saving, Printing, Sharing, and Crafting with Elements

Harness the slideshows in Elements for impactful image storytelling, offering multiple ways to display or share your work, from movie file exports to on-screen presentations. Share images seamlessly with others using Elements, tapping into easy integration with platforms like Facebook. Additional lesson topics: Printing Photos 285 Total Points

Lesson 20 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-20-WordSearch-12600.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 20
Complete Assignment: Project 2
Assessment: Quiz 20
Assessment: The Final Exam

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Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to use the Guided Edit features to apply text and visual effects to images in Photoshop Elements.
Define the steps to open Photoshop Elements and identify the functions of its Organizer and Photo Editor workspaces.
Define the process for importing images into the Photoshop Elements Organizer from various devices, ensuring images are visible as thumbnails in the Media Browser.
Demonstrate the ability to organize imported photos using tags and albums in the Photoshop Elements Organizer, and sort them using available options in the Media Browser.
Demonstrate the ability to create and assign keyword, people, event, and place tags to images to enhance their organization and retrieval in Organizer.
Recognize and navigate various features of the Organizer workspace, including the Menu Bar, tabs, and Panel Bin, to efficiently manage image collections.
Organize images effectively using renaming, rating, and stacking features in Organizer to enhance searchability and retrieval efficiency.
Utilize smart tags and search tools in Organizer to locate images based on content, keyword, and metadata with improved accuracy.
Define the process of creating and managing catalogs in Elements, including adding images and backing up the catalogs.
Demonstrate the steps to create new albums within catalogs to organize images effectively in Elements.
Demonstrate how to set and modify general preferences, including color picker and file-saving options, in Photoshop Elements Photo Editor.
Describe the process of opening an image from Organizer in Photo Editor and identify the main components of the Photo Editor workspace.
Identify and demonstrate the use of basic editing tools in Quick Edit mode, including Quick Selection, Red Eye Removal, and Crop, by applying them to sample images.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Photoshop Elements 101

Course Number: 9770490

Lessons Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars (1,463 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Last Updated: March 2024

CEU Value: 2.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Student Testimonials

"As a beginner, this course was a big help to me. I had purchased the software, but was needing step-by-step assistance. This course definitely provided that and much more. I definitely have a better understanding of what this software can do." -- Maria H.
"This course was very helpful as I haven't used photoshop elements previously." -- Caroline K.