Course Overview
This course serves as an introduction to Photoshop. Photoshop has countless real world applications including: web design, logos, graphics, lay-outs, image touch-ups, color enhancement. This program has everything from a paintbrush to color filters that transform everyday images into professional publications. We take an in-depth look at The five elements of Photoshop, the essentials to Navigating the digital landscape of photoshop. Students are introduced to Imaging Concepts, Getting, Aquiring and Editing Images.
Student Outcomes
- Students will experience the Photoshop workflow and learn Photoshop desktop and The five elements of Photoshop
- Menu Bar
- Toolbar
- Options Bar
- Palette Windows
- Image Window
- Getting images into Photoshop, moving around an image
- Imaging Concepts (color modes, image size, resolution, and print size)
- Acquiring and Editing images (opening files, selection techniques, layers)
- Tips for using Photoshop
Prerequisites
No previous Photoshop experience is necessary. All sessions include hands-on practice on Windows computers. This course is an introductory course and not suited for advanced digital professionals. Some experience with Windows computers required.