Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to produce sophisticated graphics for the Web and for print. Topics include working with selections, layers, and basic photo corrections using a broad range of Photoshop tools. In order to successfully complete this course, you should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

Course Objectives

Become familiar with the Photoshop environment
Use Bridge to open and view files
Apply color adjustments to images
Use the Clone and Spot Healing brushes
Use multiple tools to select shapes
Add and adjust layers
Apply layer styles and effects

Course Outline

Getting to Know the Work Area

Using the Tools
Sampling a Color
Working with Tools and Tool Properties
Undoing Actions in Photoshop
More About Panels and Panel Locations
Finding Resources for Using Photoshop

Basic Photo Corrections

Strategy for Retouching
Strategy for Retouching
Resolution and Image Size
Opening a File with Adobe Bridge
Straightening and Cropping an Image
Adjusting Color and Tone
Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
Applying a Content-Aware Patch
Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
Sharpening the Image

Working with Selections

About Selecting and Selection Tools
Using the Quick Selection Tool
Moving a Selected Area
Manipulating Selections
Using the Magic Wand tool
Selecting with the Lasso Tools
Rotating a Selection
Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
Selecting from a Center Point
Resizing and Copying a Selection
Cropping an Image

Layer Basics

Using the Layers Panel
Rearranging Layers
Applying a Gradient to a Layer
Applying a Layer Style
Applying an Adjustment Layer
Updating Layer Effects
Adding a Border
Flattening and Saving Files

Red-Eye Correction

Saving a File for Use on the Web

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class on our public schedule and as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Public Class: Live Virtual
Per student	$375

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-4 students	$950
5-8 students	$1400
9-12 students*	$1600
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-4 students	$1200
5-8 students	$1650
9-12 students*	$1850
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.