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Course Name
Adobe PhotoShop CS

Contact Hours: 10

Course Description
From professional graphic design to in-house image management, Photoshop is today’s tool of choice. Learn basic color correction, touch-up, image manipulation, and document management techniques. Then move on to advanced use of layers, filters, styles, pallets, blends, and much more. Enhance your productivity with real-world tips and tricks from an industry expert.

Your training is presented by Harold Driver. Harold has a knack for simplifying technical information and complex concepts so that you are able to quickly understand and apply his training. His engaging personality and technical expertise have made him one of the top-rated computer trainers anywhere. You will come away well prepared to fully utilize today’s up-to-the-minute computer technology to enhance your on-the-job effectiveness.

Harold’s expertise in software programs includes Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), FinalCut Pro, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and Front Page 2002. His career has included corporate training in a variety of computer skills and applications; computer lab training; database projects; Web site design, development and management; television production; work as a graphic designer, trainer and consultant for television networks, including CBS, NBC, TBS, TV New Zealand, and ESPN, as well as many other local television stations throughout the United States and the world; and as a Professional Speaker with National Seminars for over six years.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long will it take me to complete the course?
The amount of time it takes to complete the course is dependent upon the time you are able to spend in study. The actual length of the online video instruction is close to 12 hours. However to maximize the learning experience, that online video instruction is broken into many smaller topic segments that tend to be 10-15 minutes in length, and many have optional activities as well.

Will I be able to work at my own pace?
Yes. The modular format of the instruction method allows you to proceed according to your own pace. Your personal schedule governs your completion time.

Are there any required books for the course?
No. the printable materials are accessible from within each course segment and can be viewed online as well. These are included at no additional cost to you.

Can I assess what I have learned?
Yes. Each self-paced unit has an associated assessment quiz. From there you will be able to determine if you understood the concepts or if you still need to review the materials further.

What are the advantages of taking this course online?
Always accessible…on demand…single login…easy to manage…work at your own pace…these are just a few of the many advantages.

Outcome
After completing all six course sessions, you will have gained a well-rounded education allowing you to...
  1. Manipulate photographic images
  2. Enhance your work with styles and filters
  3. Create professional quality output
  4. Work comfortably with the advanced features within PhotoShop
Enroll today in this course to start your learning.

Assessment
Evaluation of your performance will be based on...
  1. Individual module quizzes which can be taken before or after the training section
  2. Post quiz that assesses the combined topics covered within the complete courses level
Completing a self-directed course: It will be your responsibility to access the course through your individual login, learn from the one-on-one instruction segments, and assess your level of retention with the post tests. All course materials will remain accessible online for the period of the subscription access. The printable study guides can be retained indefinitely as a means of refreshing your skills after a period of time.

Outline

Session 1


Course Introduction


1.0 Basics of Everyday Usage
1.1 Intro to Photoshop
2.0 Formula for Scanning
2.1 Scan at the Correct Resolution
2.2 Close Section
3.0 Tour of Photoshop
3.1 Finding Your Way Around
3.2 Close Section
4.0 Intro to Tools
4.1 Shortcut Setup
4.2 Available Tools
4.3 Resettings Tools & Walkthrough
4.4 Close Section
5.0 Preferences
5.1 Customizing
5.2 Creating Presets for Tools
5.3 Tool Presets
5.4 Close Section
Summary


Session 2


Introduction


1.0 Getting Started


2.0 Intro to File Browser
2.1 File Browser
3.0 Intro to Color Space
3.1 Color Space
3.2 Using Raw Format
4.0 Intro to Fixing Pictures
4.1 Resizing Images
Summary


Session 3


Introduction


1.0 Intro to Layers
1.1 Layer Basics
2.0 Intro to Blending Modes


3.0 Blending Modes
3.1 Composition Layers & Layer Sets
4.0 Intro to Composition Layers
4.1 Changing Your Mind
5.0 Saving Your Work


Summary