Photoshop CS

Level 1 – New User

Overview

This course aims to provide a solid foundation in the use of Photoshop’s image-editing tools for those who are new to the product.  Emphasis will be placed on applying practical techniques whilst ensuring the user develops an efficient working style.

By the end of the course you will be familiar with the Photoshop interface and know what all the common tools do.  You will have used these tools to optimize graphics for either print or web publication and will have made adjustments in order to enhance impact or generate a specific mood.

Duration

1 day

Content

• Overview of Photoshop capabilities and features
• Cropping and re-sampling images
• Using the Crop, Hand and Zoom tools
• Selection techniques and methods
• Copying and pasting selections
• Working with layers and using layer management
• Creating layer styles and how to use them
• Creating rectangles, ellipses and polygons
• Using the Add, Subtract and Intersect commands
• Working with Text
• Using colour palettes and the Eyedropper tool
• Controlling the foreground and background colours
• Filling an area with the Paint Bucket tool & applying gradient fills
• Editing and retouching images, (including using the Smudge, Blur, Sharpen, Dodge, Burn and Sponge tools)
• Cloning elements using the rubber stamp tool
• Using the Healing Brush to remove artefacts
• Using levels and adjusting image Hue and Saturation
• Using the Undo function and History palette
• How to keep images small, (including quality considerations)