Online Class: Photoshop Elements 101

In this course, you will 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.

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Lessons
43

Exams &
Assignments
490

Students
have taken this course
20

Hours
average time
2.0

CEUs

Course Description

Newly Updated to cover Photoshop Elements versions 15, 2018, and 2019!

Photoshop Elements is the consumer-based version of the popular Photoshop program that allows you to store, sort, and edit images and photographs. Photography enthusiasts will love Elements ability to organize images and create albums. Photoshop users will love the wide range of features that allow you to edit and manipulate images just as you would in Photoshop.

Since Elements was designed with the consumer in mind, editing and manipulating photos with Elements is much easier than with Photoshop. Elements is ideal for any budding photography enthusiast -- or for anyone wishing to do organize and edit images with a feature-rich, yet affordable, photo editing program.

This course is designed to teach you how to Photoshop Elements, even if you've never used Elements before. This course begins with navigation and the basic features of the program before delving into more advanced techniques. If you've used past versions of Photoshop Elements, you will get the chance to review features you may have forgotten, improve your skills, and learn the new features Elements offers. For those new to Elements, you will benefit from the step-by-step instructions given in each lesson that make learning the program a snap.

In this course, you'll learn how to:

Navigate the Organizer and Photo Editor
Import images into Elements
Organize your images into catalogs and albums
Sort images in the Organizer
Use the three editing modes in Photo Editor
Apply quick and guided edits to images
Apply fills, strokes, and texts to images
Use the tools in the Expert editing mode to edit and manipulate images
Create layers, shapes, and apply filters to images
Work with lighting, color, contrast and clarity
Create albums, calendars, and other projects
Print, save, and share images
And much more

It doesn't matter if you already use Elements or you're completely new to the software. 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.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Photoshop Elements

Photoshop Elements is perfect for the photography or graphics enthusiast who wants to edit images or graphics, but doesn’t need the overwhelming options and interface of Photoshop, or the price tag. Additional lesson topics: What's new in Photoshop Elements; 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 ; Photoshop Blog 55 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1
Assessment: Quiz 1

Lesson 2: Importing Images into Organizer

The Organizer is the Elements workspace where you will import and organize photos and images from your camera, computer, phone, and other devices. Additional lesson topics: Finding Imported Images in the Organizer; Photoshop Elements workspace basics; How to Import Photos into Adobe Photoshop Elements 55 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Assignment 2
Assessment: Quiz 2

Lesson 3: Tagging Images in Organizer

In this lesson, we’re going to start talking about organizing images in the Organizer using tags. Additional lesson topics: Photoshop Elements Smart Tags; Marking faces in photos and organizing People view; Tag your media in Elements Organizer 55 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Assignment 3
Assessment: Quiz 3

Lesson 4: Organizing and Searching for Images

In this lesson, we’re going to continue to talk about ways to organize images. We’ll also learn how to search for and locate your images in Organizer. Additional lesson topics: Working with Stacks in Photoshop Elements Organizer; Photoshop Elements 55 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Assignment 4
Assessment: Quiz 4

Lesson 5: Creating Catalogs, Albums, and Collections

When you import images into the Organizer, all your images are automatically added to a catalog. Additional lesson topics: Convert Photoshop Elements catalogs for use with 64-bit versions; How to Create A New Catalog In Photoshop Elements; ADOBE® Elements Organizer help; About moving catalogs 55 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Assignment 5
Assessment: Quiz 5

Lesson 6: Navigating the Photo Editor

Photoshop Elements has two workspaces: Organizer and Photo Editor. Now that we’ve explored Organizer, it’s time to move on to Photo Editor. Additional lesson topics: Opening files in Photoshop Elements; Take a Tour of the GUIDED SECTION in Photoshop Elements; Workspace Basics; How to move from Photos to Photoshop Elements Using a Mac 55 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Assignment 6
Assessment: Quiz 6

Lesson 7: Getting Acquainted with the Editing Modes

Elements offers you three ways to edit and make changes to your images. You have the option of using Quick, Guided, or Expert. Additional lesson topics: A Quick Look at Expert Mode It's Not Just for Experts! ; Enhanced Quick Mode; Guided mode; Using Quick, Guided, and Expert Editing in Photoshop Elements 14 55 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Assignment 7
Assessment: Quiz 7

Lesson 8: Using the Guided Edit Mode

The Guided editing mode offers different types of adjustments and effects that you can apply to your images. Additional lesson topics: Using Guided Mode; Special Effects Guided Mode 55 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Assignment 8
Assessment: Quiz 8

Lesson 9: Understanding Resolution, File Formats, and Color

When you look at an image in Elements, you see the subject of the image, the noticeable colors, and the background. What you don’t notice are the little aspects that come together to form the image, as well as to determine the quality of it. Additional lesson topics: Set up color management; Photoshop Elements editing: Image size and resolution explained; About image size and resolution 55 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Assignment 9
Assessment: Quiz 9

Lesson 10: Using the Painting Tools

Elements provides several tools to apply and add color. The Paint tools are just an example of these. Additional lesson topics: PEN TOOL in Photoshop Elements!; Pencil Tool; Use the brush tool; Using The Eraser Tool-Photoshop Elements Tutorial 60 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Assignment 10
Complete Assignment: Project 1
Assessment: Quiz 10

Lesson 11: Making Selections Using the Selection Tools

In this lesson, we are going to learn to use the various selection tools available in Elements. Additional lesson topics: Lasso selection tools in PSE; The Marquee Tools; Making Selections; Edit and refine selections 55 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Assignment 11
Assessment: Quiz 11

Lesson 12: Applying Fills and Strokes

When you apply a fill to a selection in Elements, you apply a color, pattern, or gradient to part or all of the selection. Additional lesson topics: Patterns; About Gradients; Use the Paint Bucket tool 55 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Assignment 12
Assessment: Quiz 12

Lesson 13: Layers

When working with layers, you can stack images that you’ve created or photos. You can set the transparency and size of one photo when you stack it on another to create customized images. Additional lesson topics: Photoshop Elements 10: Adjustment Layers; Editing Layers; How to Use Layers In Photoshop Elements; Understanding layers 55 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Assignment 13
Assessment: Quiz 13

Lesson 14: Adding Text to Images

In this lesson, we’re going to spend time learning how to add text to your images, as well as the different options that you have when you add text. Additional lesson topics: How to Use The Text On Selection Tool In Photoshop Elements 11; About text; Add text in Images; Editing Text in Photoshop Elements 55 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Complete: Assignment 14
Assessment: Quiz 14

Lesson 15: Working with Shapes

In Photoshop Elements, you create shapes in layers. You can have more than one shape in a layer depending on the area you’ve selected to add shapes. Additional lesson topics: About layer styles; How to Fit Text Inside Shape in Adobe Photoshop Elements Several Several Several Several Tutorial; Draw Lines in Elements; Text Effects and Layer Styles in Photoshop elements; Create shapes 55 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Complete: Assignment 15
Assessment: Quiz 15

Lesson 16: Working with Images

In this lesson, we’re going to return to working with images using the tools and features that Elements provides. Additional lesson topics: Automate image editing with Photoshop Elements updates; Save and export images; About camera raw image files; How to Use Photoshop Elements Blur Tool 55 Total Points

Lesson 16 Video
Complete: Assignment 16
Assessment: Quiz 16

Lesson 17: Additional Image Tools

In this lesson, we are going to cover more of those tools that are located in the Tools panel. Additional lesson topics: With The Spot Healing Brush Zits Disappear Like Magic; Adjust facial features; How to Use Photoshop Elements Clone Stamp Tool; How to Use the Recompose Tool in Photoshop Elements 55 Total Points

Lesson 17 Video
Complete: Assignment 17
Assessment: Quiz 17

Lesson 18: Applying Filters

Filters change the look of your image. They can correct images that have flaws, or they can add fun effects to your image that make your image appear painted, tiled, etc. Additional lesson topics: Liquify filter overview; Adjustment filters; How to use Photoshop Elements Filters; Adjust color and tonality using the Smart Brush tools; About filters 55 Total Points

Lesson 18 Video
Complete: Assignment 18
Assessment: Quiz 18

Lesson 19: Lighting, Color, Contrast and Clarity

This lesson is going to focus on adjusting the lighting, color, contrast, and clarity in your photos. Additional lesson topics: Apply the Brightness/Contrast adjustment; Using Curves in Photoshop Elements; Super-Fast Red Eye Removal 55 Total Points

Lesson 19 Video
Complete: Assignment 19
Assessment: Quiz 19

Lesson 20: Saving, Printing, Sharing, and Creating

Once you make changes to an image, you will want to save the file to preserve all your hard work. Additional lesson topics: Printing Photos 285 Total Points

Lesson 20 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Assignment 20
Complete Assignment: Project 2
Assessment: Quiz 20
Assessment: The Final Exam

1335

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

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

Summarize what Photoshop Elements is and how you can use it to enhance your pictures.
Demonstrate using the Organizer Workspace, working with images, and creating albums and catalogs.
Demonstrate using different editing modes and using colors.
Demonstrate using painting tools, making selections, filling and stroking
Demonstrate using and managing layers, text, shapes.
Summarize other editing tools you can use.
Demonstrate manipulation of lighting, color, contrast and clarity.
Demonstrate printing, sharing, and creating your Photoshop Elements work.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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