UW Computer Training

R867: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Description:

Learn how to modify scanned photographs, move, duplicate, and resize images, use painting tools to manipulate images, and perform adjustments to contrast and color balance.

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

• Identify the differences between raster and vector graphics; identify Photoshop environment elements; and navigate in the Photoshop environment
• Select appropriate resolutions for different image and output types; and resize and crop image areas
• Select image areas using the Lasso, Marquee, and Magic Wand tools; and use alpha channels to save and load selections
• Create and manipulate multiple layers to composite images easily
• Apply blending and shading effects to create realistic composites
• Identify the image mode characteristics, channels and bit depth; identify attributes that distinguish grayscale mode from bitmap mode; and identify attributes that distinguish each color mode
• Select colors using the Color palette, Color Picker, and Eyedropper tool; use Photoshop's painting tools to create artwork or to retouch photographs; and use the Clone Stamp tool to duplicate parts of an image
• Add and format text within an image; apply layer effects and filters to create special effects including lighting effects and textures; and merge layers
• Modify the brightness, contrast, color balance, hue, and saturation of images
• Save images in file formats for use with other applications and the Web

Prerequisite:

R709: Introduction to Microsoft Vista or equivalent experience.

Course Fee:
$280 staff, alumni and faculty, $140 students