Syllabus:

Basics & principles of computer graphics, Graphic editing of raster images.

Software for Hands-on:

• Photoshop CS 4
• Soundbooth

This course offers the following modules:

Module 1:  Basics of Photoshop CS4

• Introduction to Photoshop CS4
• Pixels and Resolution
• Introduction to Basic Tools

Module 2:  The Working Place

• Installing Photoshop CS4
•  Photoshop CS4 Interface

Module 3: Customizing

• Organizing
• Saving

 Module 4: Image and Color Modifications

• Image Modifications
• Color Modifications

Module 5: Tools

• Basic Tools
• Selection Tools
• Drawing and Coloring Tools
• Advanced Tools
• Text Tools
• Tools Presets

 Module 6: Using the Brush and Paint 

• Brush Presets
• Color and Shapes

Module 7: Working with Selections

• Making Selections with Different Tools
• Modifying an Existing Selection
• Saving and Loading Selections

 Module 8:  Scaling 

• Transform
• Content Aware Scaling

 
Module 9: Knowing the Layers 

• Working with Layers
• Layer Options
• Layer Effects

 Module 10: Getting Creative with Types 

• Type Tool and Options
• Advanced Text Options

 Module 11: Masks

• Mask Types
• Modifying Masks

 Module 12: Filter Gallery

• Filters and Effects
• Additional Filters

Module 13: Playing with Palettes

• Arranging Workspace
• Various Palettes

 Module 14: Color Adjustments

• Contrast
• Colors
• More Adjustments

 Module 15: Automating

• Actions
• Scripts
• Variables
• Photomerge

 Module 16: Web and Multimedia

• Save for Web
• Web File Formats
• Color Mode
• PDF
• Device Central

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