You will use Photoshop CS2 tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. In addition, you will work with layers and layer selections
Adobe Training Prerequisites
Basic PC skills are necessary to complete this course. These skills include: a basic understanding of a computer's operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Target Student
The design professional who wants to create and design graphics using Photoshop CS2 for final print and web output. Target customers are advertising agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, or departments that work in such disciplines within the larger organization.
Hardware Requirements
- Intel® Xeon, Xeon Dual, Centrino, Pentium® class III or 4 processor.
- 192 MB of RAM (256 recommended).
- 280 MB of available hard disk space.
- A color monitor with 16-bit or greater video card.
- 1024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution.
- CD-ROM drive.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore Photoshop CS2.
- paint and retouch images.
- enhance an image.
- work with layers and selections
Software Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows XP.
- Adobe® Photoshop® CS2.
- Adobe® Reader® 7.0.
Adobe Training Course duration
1 Day
Adobe Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Exploring Photoshop
- Topic 1A: Explore the Photoshop Environment
- Topic 1B: Customize the Photoshop Workspace with Presets
- Topic 1C: Customize Menus
- Topic 1D: Explore Adobe Bridge
- Topic 1E: Work with Photoshop File Properties
Lesson 2: Painting and Retouching Images
- Topic 2A: Paint an Object
- Topic 2B: Retouch an Image
- Topic 2C: Create a Gradient
- Topic 2D: Create a Pattern
- Topic 2E: Create a Vector Object
- Topic 2F: Apply Metadata and Keywords
- Topic 2G: Output to Print
Lesson 3: Enhancing an Image
- Topic 3A: Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
- Topic 3B: Use the Exposure Dialog Box
- Topic 3C: Work with Filters
Lesson 4: Working with Layers and Selections
- Topic 4A: Create and Use Layers
- Topic 4B: Create and Use Smart Objects
- Topic 4C: Create Layer Styles
- Topic 4D: Work with Multiple Layers
- Topic 4E: Create and Modify Selections
Appendix A: ACE Objectives Map
