Online Class: Photoshop Elements 12 (And Earlier Versions)

Name: Photoshop Elements 12 (And Earlier Versions)
Price: 95.00 USD

Unlock your creative potential by exploring comprehensive tutorials that delve into diverse aspects of Photoshop Elements, from basic manipulation to advanced editing techniques. This course equips you with essential skills to excel in digital artistry with a focus on both Version 12 and its earlier iterations.

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Lessons
31

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have taken this course
6

Hours
average time
0.6

CEUs

Course Description

This Photoshop Elements tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about Photoshop Elements Version 12 as well as earlier versions.

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Self-Paced
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6 Months to Complete
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PC & Mac Compatible
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Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. The Artful Editor's Toolkit: Getting Started with Photoshop Elements
The extensive course on Photoshop Elements offers a structured learning path from novice to expert, with hands-on lessons and assessments enhancing both practical skills and creative vision. By navigating the software's user-friendly interface, learners gain confidence in applying techniques that elevate their projects from basic edits to professional-quality creations.
Lesson 2. Efficiently Categorizing and Editing Your Image Library
Located in Adobe Photoshop Elements, the Organizer workspace provides a structured environment for importing, editing, and sharing photos, transforming chaotic collections into ordered digital galleries. Essential features, like the Album Panel and Instant Fix, offer practical solutions for photo management and enhancement.
Lesson 3. Navigating Image Management and Enhancement
Using smart tags aids in automating the image sorting process, analyzing image quality and attributes to enhance collection management without tedious manual input. This innovation is particularly beneficial for photographers handling large volumes of images, ensuring only top-quality content is prioritized and showcased, streamlining workflow and presentation.
Lesson 4. Building and Managing Your Photographic Collections
Organizing photos into albums and catalogs using Adobe Elements is essential for managing, preserving, and enjoying your digital memories efficiently. Through creating albums, smart albums, and catalogs, you streamline your workflow, allowing emotional connections to flourish through beautifully curated image collections.
Lesson 5. Quick, Guided, Expert: Exploring Editing Modes
The undoing and redoing of actions in Photoshop Elements are made simple, streamlining the creative process and fostering experimentation. Magnification tools and efficient project handling ensure detailed editing remains accessible without sacrificing the fluidity of creative exploration.
Lesson 6. Color Models Unveiled
Recognizing the significance of color in human perception leads us into a journey through color models and image modes, crucial for digital artistry. Effective color management ensures consistency across devices, enhancing both personal and commercial projects with a deep psychological impact.
Lesson 7. Painting Tools: A Quick Dive into Adobe Elements
With the unique Impressionist Brush, Adobe Elements recreates the iconic styles of legendary painters by converting digital images into works reminiscent of impressionist art. This tool invites exploration beyond realism, creating captivating visual narratives by blending colors with hand-painted textures.
Lesson 8. Unleashing Creativity with Precision Tools
The Marquee and Lasso families grant designers the power to make both geometric and freeform selections, enhancing their design potential. By experimenting with selections and advanced refining techniques, creators pioneer visual narratives, pushing artistic boundaries.
Lesson 9. Brushstrokes of Digital Design: Mastering Filling and Stroking
In the world of digital design, filling and stroking transform empty spaces into vibrant visuals by applying colors, gradients, and outlines. These tools allow designers to manipulate images seamlessly, turning simple concepts into captivating artwork.
Lesson 10. Photo Editing Layers Explained
In real-world applications, layers empower graphic design, providing edit independence and ease in handling client demands for composition adjustments. From branding campaigns to complex aesthetic undertakings, layers offer unmatched creativity and functionality.
Lesson 11. Integrating Text with Images: A Deep Dive into Elements
Exploring advanced text techniques, such as warping and blending modes, enhances the visual impact of designs by providing unique stylistic options. These features support creative storytelling and can transform text into a vibrant component of digital artwork.
Lesson 12. Mastering the Art of Vector Shape Creation in Graphic Design
Explore the world of vector shapes, where mathematical precision meets creative freedom, allowing for infinite scalability and sharpness in design. This guide illuminates the foundational skills needed to draw, adjust, and style shapes using advanced graphic software tools.
Lesson 13. Mastering the Art of Digital Retouching
Delve into the world of digital darkroom tools, exploring how to enhance and recompose images with finesse using software like Adobe Photoshop Elements. With tools like the Healing Brush and vibrant filters, you can craft stunning visuals that captivate and inspire, telling more vivid and meaningful stories.
Lesson 14. Photography's Quintessential Quartet: Light, Color, and More
Contrast creates a visual dance between light and shadows, enhancing depth and attention in photographs. High contrast images catch the eye with stark visuals, while low contrast scenes evoke a soft, dreamy feel.
Lesson 15. Empowering Creativity with Adobe Elements
Adobe Elements' slide show feature offers an engaging medium for storytelling, allowing users to narrate experiences through a combination of images, music, and dynamic transitions. This creative potential turns personal milestones into compelling presentations, rich with emotional depth and educational value.

Learning Outcomes

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

Define and apply basic photo editing techniques in Photoshop Elements, such as cropping, resizing, and color adjustments, to enhance image quality.
Organize and create a digital photo album using Photoshop Elements, demonstrating skills in photo selection, arrangement, and presentation to showcase a cohesive visual story.
Demonstrate the process of importing photos into the Adobe Photoshop Elements Organizer and organizing them using Tags and Albums.
Describe how to use the People tab in the Adobe Photoshop Elements Organizer workspace to categorize photos using facial recognition.
Demonstrate the ability to compare and analyze images using the Full Screen View feature in Adobe Elements Organizer for effective image curation.
Organize and retrieve images efficiently by creating and applying keyword tags and categories, utilizing features of Adobe Elements Organizer to enhance image management.
Define and create a new album in Adobe Elements by selecting images and naming the album according to its theme.
Demonstrate the ability to create and customize a Smart Album in Adobe Elements by setting specific criteria for automated photo organization.
Demonstrate navigating and utilizing the Photo Editor workspace, including the Panel Bin and Photo Bin, to efficiently manage and edit images.
Define the purpose and functions of the three editing modes in Adobe Photoshop Elements: Quick, Guided, and Expert.
Demonstrate effective color management by setting up color profiles and embedding ICC profiles in digital images using Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Explain the differences between Bitmap, Grayscale, Indexed, and RGB image modes by identifying the scenarios best suited for each mode within Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Identify and apply various painting tools in Adobe Elements to create artistic effects and enhance photographic elements.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Photoshop Elements 12 (And Earlier Versions)

Course Number: 8900194

Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (26 votes)

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

Category:

UniversalClass.com > Computers & Technology > Computer Courses

Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Last Updated: January 2024

CEU Value: 0.6 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

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars