Delivery Method

Classroom
Price: $900.00

Course Overview

In this course, students learn to use tools for selecting parts of images, and move, duplicate, and resize images. Students also learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects.

Delivery

Classroom

Duration

2 Days

Locations

Public Schedule - Newcastle, Perth and Sydney
Group Bookings - All States and Territories across Australia

Prerequisite

A basic understanding of the computer operating system you are using is recommended.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Photoshop Environment

Raster and Vector Graphics
Photoshop Environment Elements
Navigating in Photoshop

Lesson 2: Sizing Images

Image Size and Resolution
Cropping

Lesson 3: Selecting Image Areas

Selecting Image Areas with the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools
Selecting Image Areas with the Lasso Tools
Save Selections
Selecting Image Areas with the Magic Wand Tool
Selecting Image Areas with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
Modifying Selections

Lesson 4: Creating Image Composites

Floating Versus Fixed Selections
Undoing Previous Steps
Copying Selections
Creating Layers
Transforming Layers
Copying Layers Between Images
Saving Images in Photoshop Format
Arranging Layers

Lesson 5: Blending Composite Images

Defringing
Simulating Transparency with Opacity and Blending Modes
Feathering Edges

Lesson 6: Image Modes

Mode Characteristics
Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Color Modes

Lesson 7: Color and Painting

Selecting Colors
Painting Tools
Cloning Image Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool

Lesson 8: Enhancing Images with Text and Special Effects

Type Layers
Layer Effects
Filters
Merging and Flattening Layers

Lesson 9: Adjusting Images

Levels Adjustment Layers
Toning Tools
Hue/Saturation

Lesson 10: Saving Completed Images

Saving for Use in Print Applications
Saving for the Web

Training Includes

Certified trainer
Courseware
Online post support service (up to 6 months)
Free repeat privileges (up to 6 months)

Cancellation/Transfer Policy

New Horizons Learning Centres requires at least 5 business days notice should you wish to cancel or transfer the course, otherwise full fee is chargeable. Substitutions however, can be made at any time.