Class Syllabus: Photoshop Elements 101
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Class Syllabus: Photoshop Elements 101

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Course Description

 

Photoshop toolsThe Photoshop Elements software package is a condensed version of the popular Adobe Photoshop. Lesser priced, it contains all the features of Photoshop, but contains fewer options that are much easier to understand. Elements was designed with the consumer in mind and is ideal for any budding photography enthusiast, home user with photos they want to organize or edit, or for anyone wishing to do basic photo manipulation or graphic arts. Unlike Photoshop, navigating through Elements and completing tasks is simple. Whether you want to share, organize, or edit photos, you can do it quickly and easily using Elements.

 

In this course, you'll learn your way around Elements to make navigating it a breeze. You'll also learn all the features and how to utilize the options so that editing, organizing, and sharing your photos is quick and fun.

 

You'll learn how to:

 

Ø Upload your photos into Elements.

Ø Organize your photos in albums and catalogs.

Ø Adjust the colors in your photos to make them crisp and clear.

Ø Change the mood of your photos.

Ø Crop and resize photos and images.

Ø Add layers.

Ø Print images.

Ø Create albums, calendars, and other projects.

Ø Save your projects.

Ø Share your photo projects with others. This includes online albums, slideshows, photo emails, and more!

 

It doesn't matter if you already use Elements or you're completely new to the software. All lessons are comprehensive and easy-to-understand. Using step-by-step directions, you'll master even the most complex tasks. By the end of this course, you'll know everything about Elements that you need to know to easily organize, edit, print, and share your photos and images

Course Requirements

This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have the following:

-  Photoshop Elements
- a high school reading level.


No books will be required.

Course Topics

 

Lesson 1: Introduction to Photoshop Elements

The Welcome Screen        

Removing the Welcome Screen  

What You Will Need for this Course       

 

 

Lesson 2: The Organizer Environment

Add Files to the Default Organizer View

Thumbnail, Single Image, and Full Screen Views      

How to Use the Toolbar in Full Screen View     

Comparing Images 

Creating Albums and Collections           

Managing Albums and Collections         

Create a New Catalog        

Convert Catalogs    

Backup Catalogs    

Renaming Images  

Creating Tags          

Create a New Tag Category          

Stacking and Unstacking  

Searching for Images           

 

Lesson 3: Edit Modes      

Full Edit Versus Quick Fix Mode 

Guided Edit  

The Full Edit Mode 

Opening Images     

The Palette Bin       

Project and Photo Bin        

The Undo Command and Undo History Palette           

Image Magnification          

Setting Preferences           

The Quick Fix Environment          

 

Lesson 4: The Basics of Color  

Understanding Color         

Image Modes           

Color Management

Foreground and Background Colors      

Using the Color Picker       

The Color Swatches Palette         

Selecting Colors Using the Eyedropper Tool    

 

Lesson 5: Painting Tools

Introduction to Paint           

The Brush Tool       

The Pencil Tool       

The Impressionist Brush   

Color Replacement Tool   

Blending Modes      

The Eraser Tool       

The Magic Eraser Tool       

Background Eraser Tool    

Brush Preset Manager       

The Smart Brush Tool        

 

Lesson 6: Making Selections     

The Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools 

The Lasso Tool        

The Polygonal Lasso Tool

Magnetic Lasso Tool          

The Magic Wand Tool        

The Selection Brush Tool 

The Quick Selection Tool  

Copy Selections      

 

Lesson 7: Filling and Stroking  

Paint Bucket Fill Tool         

The Gradient Tool   

Using the Gradient Editor  

Patterns        

Strokes          

 

Lesson 8: Layers  

The Layer Palette    

Creating Layers       

Creating a Fill Layer           

Adjustment Layers 

Add an Image Layer           

Moving Layers         

Create a Layer from a Selection  

Merge Layers           

Flatten Layers and Images           

 

Lesson 9: Text       

Entering Text           

Selecting and Moving Text           

Create a Type Mask

 

Lesson 10: Create Shapes         

Draw a Rectangle, Square, or Rounded Rectangle

Select and Move a Shape 

Add Color to a Shape         

Add a Layer Style    

The Cookie Cutter Tool      

Change Canvas Size        

Rotate and Flip Images     

Crop an Image        

The Smudge Tool   

The Blur Tool           

The Sharpen Tool   

The Dodge Tool and the Burn Tool         

 

Lesson 11:  

Sponge Tool

Filters and the Filter Gallery          

The Clone Stamp Tool       

The Pattern Stamp Tool     

The Healing Brush Tool    

The Spot Healing Brush Tool

The Straighten Tool

 

Lesson 12: Lighting, Color, Contrast and Clarity     

Quick Fixes  

The Red Eye Removal Tool          

Adjusting Shadows and Highlights        

Adjusting Brightness and Contrast         

Removing Color Casts      

Hue and Saturation

Adjust Skin Tone    

Color Curves           

Save Images

Color Variations      

 

Lesson 13: Printing, Sharing, and Creating   

Creation Wizards    

Creating a Slide Show       

Sharing Creations  

Flipbooks      

Course Materials

All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class. In order to fully benefit from this course, though, you do need access to Photoshop Elements.

Grading Policy

Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with a assignment. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better

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