Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard image editing software, used worldwide by professional photographers, amateur photographers, and designers who want to perfect their digital images by going beyond what is captured by the camera.

To ensure your success in your course, you should have a basic comfort level with digital photography. For example, you have used a digital camera and have downloaded images to your computer or other storage device.

You should also have basic computer skills and understand how to launch an application, browse to locate and open files, and can navigate to on-screen elements using a mouse or other navigational devices. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the IC3 course.

Adobe Photoshop Level 1

Module 1: Getting started

• Topic A: Image copyrights
• Topic B: Digital images
• Topic C: The Photoshop environment
• Topic D: Getting help

Module 2: Working with Image Selection

• Topic A: Selection techniques
• Topic B: Modifying selection

Module 3: Working with Layers

• Topic A: Creating layers
• Topic B: Modifying layers
• Topic C: Using type layers
• Topic D: Using layer effects

Module 4: Adjusting Images

• Topic A: Image modes
• Topic B: Hue and saturation adjustments
• Topic C: Levels adjustments

Module 5: Retouching Images

• Topic A: Repairing image defects
• Topic B: Removing image areas
• Topic C: Painting Topic D: Using filters

Module 6: Resizing Images

• Topic A: Image resolution
• Topic B: Image canvas size

Module 7: Preparing Finished Images

• Topic A: Image for Web use
• Topic B: Image for print use
• Topic C: Printing images
• Topic D: Importing images

Adobe Photoshop Level 2

Module 1: Creating Raster Images

• Topic A: Draw with Brushes
• Topic B: Create Gradients
• Topic C: Apply Tool Presets

Module 2: Applying Vector Image Tools

• Topic A: Create Images with Vector Paths
• Topic B: Apply the Shape Drawing Tools
• Topic C:  Work with Type
• Topic D: Apply Type Special Effects

Module 3: Applying Advanced Layer Technique

• Topic A: Modify Images with Masks
• Topic B: Apply Special Effects by Using Filters
• Topic C: Apply Special Effects to Layers
• Topic D: Apply Smart Objects for Nondestructive Editing

Module 4: Automating Tasks

• Topic A: Create and Apply Actions
• Topic B: Batch Process Files with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge

Module 5: Editing Video

• Topic A: Edit Video
• Topic B: Add Graphics, Titles, and Animation to Video

Module 6: Setting Project Requirements

• Topic A: Identify Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
• Topic B: Adhere to Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use
• Topic C: Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities

Certification

In order to receive Adobe Certified Associate certification, candidates must pass ACA exams.

Requirements

• 9-10 months experience with computer related task is recommended
• Learners should be able to read and write in english

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