New Horizons Computer Learning Center
410-597-9722

Adobe Photoshop CS4 - Level 1

Course Length: 2 Days

Overview:
In this course, students will explore the Photoshop CS4 interface, customize it, and use tools for selecting parts of images. You will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters for creating special effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to enhance the appearance of your design. Finally, you will save images in both print and web formats.

Prerequisites:
Windows XP - Level 1
Windows XP - Level 2
Or equivalent knowledge

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explore the Adobe Photoshop CS4 environment
• Determine the resolution and graphic type
• Work with selections
• Work with multiple layers
• Enhance images
• Identify the various image mode characteristics and color adjustment options
• Save images in the web, print, and PDF formats

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Environment

• Explore the Photoshop Interface
• Explore the Navigation Tools
• Customize the Workspace
• Explore Adobe Bridge
• Use Photoshop Help

Lesson 2: Determining Resolution and Graphic Type

• Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
• Understand Image Resolution

Lesson 3: Working with Selections

• Create a Selection
• Save a Selection
• Modify a Selection
• Apply Color to a Selection

Lesson 4: Working with Layers

• Create Layers
• Work with Type Layers
• Transform Layers
• Apply Layer Styles
• Manage Layers

Lesson 5: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters

• Paint on an Image
• Apply Filter Effects

Lesson 6: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments

• Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
• Explore Color Modes
• Apply Color Adjustments

Lesson 7: Saving Images for Web and Print

• Save Images for Print
• Save Images for the Web
• Save Images as PDF

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