Online Class: Adobe Photoshop CS4
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13Lessons
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27Exams &
Assignments -
7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
Course Description
Adobe Photoshop is a complex graphics and image editing software and paint program. Chances are, you've heard of Photoshop frequently in the past even if this will be the very first time that you use the program. Adobe's Photoshop program has become a mainstay with graphics designers, professional photographers, and even hobbyists to edit graphics as well as create and manipulate images. It's fun to use, and it can turn the most amateur photographer to a professional with just a few clicks of the mouse.
If you've ever used any software program to edit graphics or images before, then the Photoshop interface may seem familiar to you and some things may be quite easy to learn. The reason is because most image editing programs on the market today are based on the Photoshop program. Everyone wants to copy it because it is simply that convenient and effective. However, Photoshop is by far the most extensive program available and offers the most features and options.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe's Photoshop program has become a mainstay with graphics designers, professional photographers, and even hobbyists, to edit graphics, as well as to create and manipulate images.Lesson 2: Getting Started Using Photoshop CS4
Now that you have learned your way around the Photoshop interface a little bit, we are going to jump right in and start teaching you how to use the program.Lesson 3: Working With Images
This lesson will be one of the most important lessons in this course, because you are going to start to learn how to work with images.Lesson 4: Resizing and Cropping Images
Resolution is the amount of detail in an image. It is measured by pixels per inch, or PPI. Naturally, the more pixels per inch, the better your resolution will be.Lesson 5: Working With Basic Selections
If you have ever selected text in a word processing document, email, or web page to copy and paste, then you already know what selections in Photoshop entail.Lesson 6: Layers
Layers are simply images or effects, laid on top of other images or effects.Lesson 7: Painting in Photoshop
When you combine the selection tools we learned about last lesson with the paint tools, changing and editing colors becomes easier than you could ever imagine.Lesson 8: Photo Retouching
In this lesson, we are going to learn photo retouching techniques that you will be able to use with just a few clicks of the mouse.Lesson 9: Color Correction
A color mode is defined as the colors that we see, and work with, in an image. Different color modes are RGB, CMYK, or HSB. These modes are different methods for describing the colors used.Lesson 10: Using Masks and the Quick Mask Mode
Masks are basically just areas that you can isolate from the rest of an image to protect it from editing.Lesson 11: Working With the Pen Tool
The pen tool is probably the most frustrating tool for the beginner to grasp.Lesson 12: Creating Special Effects
The ability to add special effects to your photos is one of the most enjoyable features of Photoshop. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can transform an ordinary family photo into a work of art.Lesson 13: Exporting Your Work
In this lesson, we will look at some of the file formats and final output options available to you in Photoshop CS4.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe the major functions of Photoshop CS4.
- Work and manipulate images,
- Resize and Crop images.
- Work with basic selections.
- Create, edit, delete and manage Layers.
- Paint.
- Retouch photos.
- Correct Colors.
- Use Masks and the Quick Mask Mode.
- Use the Pen Tool
- Create Special Effects.
- Export Your Work.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Student Testimonials
- "My first class and I can say I was impressed with the quality of the lessons and communication. Very professional. Looking forward to taking several more :)." -- David P.
- "Excellent." -- Evilec P.
- "Good overview of many Photoshop tools and procedures." -- Scott A.
- "I enjoyed how comprehensive everything was--the lessons had related videos to watch and the assignments were related to the lessons and videos. Very well organized!" -- Tina P.
- "What was most helpful was the condensing of technical information so it was easy to understand. The positive tone and simple explanations made it easy to understand why we did certain assignments. The class was good given the level of students who enroll. It was very easy to do the work. The difficulty level was just right." -- Dennis S.
- "All parts of this course were helpful...Although I don't need some of the features in Photoshop, it is good to know about them. I will certainly use what I have learned." -- Myrna P.
- "The core content was very well written and easy to follow." -- Melissa P.
- "A big thank you." -- Dean J.
- "Overall it was a great course. I learned tons." -- Dean J.
- "The ability to put the tools discussed to practical use in the assignments and the feedback from the instructor was most helpful." -- Donna M.
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