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Skills and Objectives
CHAPTER 01 – Color Management
Launch Photoshop
Identify color modes used in Photoshop and their relationship to the Channels panel
Define Color Management and identify common Color Management techniques
Explain importance of Color Management for both print and web images
CHAPTER 02 – Creating Files
Identify where Photoshop files can come from
List file formats accepted by Photoshop
Understand how new documents are created and the options available to users
Calculate image resolution for quality output for print and web images
Properly save and organize files
Explore Save As and Export options from Photoshop and identify file formats Photoshop can create
CHAPTER 03 – Adobe Bridge
Use Adobe Bridge to manage and organize files
Open files from Bridge to Photoshop
Reset and create workspaces to increase efficiency
Rate, label, and keyword files
CHAPTER 04 – Camera Raw
Understand the importance of Camera RAW and how it is used by photographers to increase the quality of photography
Perform basic tasks in Camera RAW
Make connection between editing images in Photoshop and editing images in Camera RAW
CHAPTER 05 – Workspaces
Navigate workspace locations and define key terminology
Perform basic workspace adjustments
Explore workspace preferences
CHAPTER 06 – Panels & Presets
Begin to master panels & presets in Photoshop
Identify tools on the Tools Panel
Practice saving and loading libraries
Identify file formats for saved libraries
Append libraries to the Brush Presets and Styles panels
CHAPTER 07: Pixel Basics
Define pixel
Identify key differences between Pixel and Vector images
Understand importance of resolution and how it relates to image quality of pixel and/or vector images
View images in pixels
View images in inches
Use formula for calculating image sizes for various platforms
Demonstrate difference between image size and canvas size
Create steps for cropping an image
Identify differences between cropping an image and changing its resolution
Flip and rotate images
Straighten crooked images
Use the Rule of Thirds to crop an image
CHAPTER 08: Layer Essentials
Understand how layers play a role in non-destructive editing of images
Demonstrate an ability to create, duplicate, select, rename, reposition, group, delete, hide, show, lock, filter, merge, and flatten layers
Create layer groups to increase file organization
Adjust layer opacity
Understand how and when layers should be merged and/or flattened
CHAPTER 09: Selections & Masks
Experiment with various selection tools to select digital content within images
Master basic skills necessary to use the Lasso Tool, Polygonal Lasso Tool, and Magnetic Lasso Tool
Create basic rectangle and ellipse selections
Create selections using the Magic Wand and Quick Selection Tools
Identify which selection tools should be used to select different type of digital content
Understand how masks are created and why they are important for non-destructive editing
Make a connection between Photoshop Masks and Masking from Traditional Publishing
Save Selections for future use
Understand how Selection are saved using Channels
CHAPTER 10: History
Identify the History Panel and what it is used for
Change history states
Delete, purge, and clear history states
CHAPTER 11: Using Color
Identify color modes available in Photoshop
Define color mode purposes
Demonstrate an ability to use the Color Panel, Swatches Panel, & Color Picker to select color
Use the Eye Dropper to select and replace color
Identify the Gradient Tool and how it is used
Understand importance of using Channels
Use Spot Channels to separate colors for printing
CHAPTER 12: Adjustments
Understand importance of image adjustments in Photoshop and how they relate to various areas of expertise
Create adjustment layers and experiment with Levels
Demonstrate an understanding of the Histogram panel and the role it plays in photo editing
Practice editing Color Balance and Hue/Saturation of an image to enhance both the overall aesthetic value of an image and the print quality
Make Curve Adjustments necessary for printing
Enhance Shadows and Highlights of an image
Understand how Dodging and Burning relate to traditional photography and can be used to enhance an image
Experiment with Brightness/Contrast, Photo Filters, Auto Correction, Vibrance, Black & White adjustments, etc..
CHAPTER 13: Combining Images
Define clipboard and demonstrate how it can be used when combining images
Identify ways of moving selections from layer to layer or from file to file
Understand what a Smart Object is and how it is used
Demonstrate an ability to create, edit, and replace Smart Objects
List techniques for combining images with multiple exposures
Blend images together using various feathering techniques
Combine parts of images using the Clone Stamp and Clone Source Tools
Identify components necessary to perform a Photomerge
Use Content Aware Fill to enhance images when necessary
CHAPTER 14: Painting
Identify the Brush Tool
Adjust Brush Tool settings
Create custom Brush settings
Experiment with Brush presets
Build custom brushes
Identify techniques for turning an image in to a painting
Identify techniques for creating paintings from scratch
Define characteristics of the History Brush Tool
Understand how and when the History Brush Tool should be used
Project 06 - Re-create Sample
CHAPTER 15: Retouching
Understand importance of subtlety when retouching
Remove unwanted red eye from photographs
Enhance images of people by whitening teeth and smoothing skin
Use the Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, and Patch Tools to remove unwanted elements
Practice using cloning tools to remove and/or duplicate
Demonstrate and understand how and why Content-Aware Fill and Content-Aware Move tools are used
CHAPTER 16: Refocusing
Use blur filters to enhance images
Demonstrate ability to select and apply filters when appropriate for overall composition
CHAPTER 17: Fun With Layers
Define clipping mask and understand how they are used in non-destructive editing
Demonstrate ability to create an use clipping masks
Experiment with fun layer techniques including transformations, content aware scaling, puppet warping, liquify filters, and warp commands
CHAPTER 18: Filters
Use filters to enhance photo design and composition
Understand subtlety of using filters in Photoshop
Demonstrate ability to create and apply Smart Filters
CHAPTER 19: Type
Identify proper practices for using Type in Photoshop
Practice creating vector art text
Convert text from vector art to raster art
Understand what causes text to rasterize, when to use it, and how to prevent it
Perform basic typography editing including text adjustments, font sizes, leading, tracking, kerning, and alignment options
Screen type to design effects
CHAPTER 20: Layer Styles
Define layer styles and understand how they are used in Photoshop to create various effects
Experiment with various Layer Styles including bevel, emboss, shadow, stroke, gradient, & pattern overlays
Use Layer Styles to transform images
CHAPTER 21: Vector Drawing
Create basic shapes using the Shape Tool
Adjust shapes after they have been created
Understand importance of Smart Objects for editing
Practice alternative methods of creating vector art including Free Transform, Pen Tool, and vector masks
Identify best practices for optimizing file size through the use of vector art and masks
CHAPTER 22: Actions
Understand what Actions are and how they can be used to increase design efficiency
Demonstrate ability to apply Actions
Demonstrate ability to record and save Actions
Use Actions to perform basic batch processing of multiple images
CHAPTER 23: Preferences
Identify purpose of adjusting preferences in Photoshop
Experiment with various Preference options
CHAPTER 24: Print & Export
Begin to understand importance of preparing images for printed outputs
Identify key tips & tricks for printing
Demonstrate an understanding of key printing terminology
Optimize files for various forms of output (print & digital)
Combine Photoshop files with other Adobe programs
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Advertising & Promotions
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Nuzzles and Co
Animation
Business Communications
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Assertion Video
Communication Campaign Final
Communication & Diversity
Consumerism
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Project 02
Project 03
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Project 11
Midterm Assessment
Intermediate Writing
Intro to Marketing
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Tabasco Chili Starter
Spice Kitchen Incubator
Fit to Recover
Target SWOT Analysis
Intro to Writing
Lifelong Wellness
Managerial Accounting
Marketing Capstone
Microeconomics
Math for Visual Arts
Nutrition
Photoshop Software
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Project 04
Project 05
Project 06
Project 07
Project 08
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