Adobe Photoshop CC Foundation

Course Modules

• Module 1: Work Space
  • Arranging and Saving Workspaces
  • Exploring the Tools Panel and Options Bar
  • Navigating the Document

• Module 2: Cropping
  • Cropping and Straightening Photos
  • Using cropping composition guides
  • Using Perspective Crop tool
  • Resizing images during Cropping
  • Cropping tool modifier keys

• Module 3: Image Correction
  • Understanding non-destructive editing and image modifications
  • Understanding using Levels and Curves
  • Image color correction and manipulation with Photo filters
  • Utilizing Shadow/Highlights as a Smart Filter
  • Using Hue/Saturation Globally and Locally
  • Using additional Adjustment Layers
  • Clipping an Adjustment layer to specific layer

• Module 4: Selections
  • Understanding the Magic Wand and Quick Select Tools
  • Using the Lasso Tools
  • Using Color Range
  • Using basic Marquee selection
  • Transforming and Distorting Selections
  • Refining selection edges
  • Add to and Subtract from Selections
  • Selection modifier keys
  • Using Quick Mask
  • Using Selections to create a Layer Mask

• Module 5: Layer Masking
  • Understanding Layer Masking
  • Using Adjustment Layers with Layer Masks
  • Localized image correction with Adjustment Layers
  • Using the Paintbrush modify a Layer Mask

• Module 6: Layers
  • Exploring Stacking Order
  • Differentiating a Background layer from a transparency Layer
  • Showing and Hiding Layers
  • Linking Layers
  • Manipulating the Opacity of Layers
  • Duplicating and Deleting Layers
  • Transforming and Distorting Layers
  • Auto Selecting Layers
  • Merging and Flattening Layers
  • Applying Layer Styles
  • Converting a Layer to a Smart Object

• Module 7: Retouching
  • Understanding non-destructive retouching
  • Using the Healing Brush
  • Investigating the Spot Healing Brush
  • Using the Clone Stamp
  • Fixing Red Eyes

• Module 8: Text
  • Differentiating Between Point Text and Area Text
  • Improving the legibility of text
  • Formatting and modifying text Project based learning
  • Integrate and modify several layers to create a finished project
  • Using the Place command to add layers to a project
  • Modifying image area with Canvas menu
  • Transferring selections between layers
  • Using solid color layers
  • Using both Layer Masks and Adjustment Layers with Clipping on a single layer

• Module 9: Export and File size and resolution
  • Understanding Print vs. Screen resolution
  • Determining correct file size
  • Using the Crop tool to resize images
  • Understanding file formats for export