Photoshop® 7.0: Level 1 with Web elements


Performance-Based Objectives

•    Identify the differences between raster and vector graphics, and manipulate Photoshop's various graphic tools and controls.
•    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.
•    Identify the characteristics of bitmap, grayscale, duotone, and color images.
•    Use basic techniques and concepts about image resolution and identify factors that contribute to file size.
•    Understand GIF, JPEG, and PNG file formats so that you can choose the right one for each image
•    Select colors using the Color palette, Color Picker, and Eyedropper tool, and use Photoshop’s painting tools to create artwork or to retouch photographs.
•    Add and format text within an image, and apply layer effects and filters to create special effects including lighting effects and textures.
•    Modify the brightness, contrast, color balance, hue, and saturation of images.
•    Save images in file formats for use with other applications and the Web.

Prerequisites:  We designed Photoshop® 7.0: Level 1 for the student who has little or no experience using Adobe Photoshop, and who needs to learn the basic skills that are necessary in order to begin to use this program effectively.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Photoshop’s Environment
Topic 1A: Raster and Vector Graphics
Topic 1B: Photoshop Environment Elements
Topic 1C: Navigating in Photoshop

Lesson 2: Sizing Images
Topic 2A: Image Size and Resolution
Topic 2B: Cropping

Lesson 3: Selecting Image Areas
Topic 3A: The Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools
Topic 3B: The Lasso Tools
Topic 3C: Saving Selections
Topic 3D: The Magic Wand Tool
Topic 3E: The Magnetic Lasso Tool
Topic 3F: Modifying Selections


Photoshop 7.0: Level 1 – page 2

Lesson 6: Image Modes
Topic 6A: Mode Characteristics
Topic 6B: Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Topic 6C: Color Modes

Lesson 7: Color and Painting
Topic 7A: Selecting Colors
Topic 7B: Painting Tools
Topic 7C: The Clone Stamp Tool

Lesson 8: Text, Layer Effects, & Filters
Topic 8A: Type Layers
Topic 8B: Layer Effects
Topic 8C: Filters
Topic 8D: Merging and Flattening Layers

Lesson 9: Adjusting Images
Topic 9A: Brightness/Contrast
Topic 9B: Levels Adjustment Layers
Topic 9C: Toning Tools
Topic 9D: Hue/Saturation

Lesson 10: Saving Completed Images
Topic 10A: Saving for Use in Print Applications
Topic 10B: Saving for the Web

Lesson 1-Web: Web Image Preparation
Topic 1A: Web Images
Topic 1B: File Size Considerations

Lesson 2-Web: Optimizing Images
Topic 2A: Format Specifications
Topic 2B: Optimizing Images
Topic 2C: Using Transparency in Web Images

Lesson 3-Web: (if time allows) Preparing for Cross-platform Viewing
Topic 3A: Color Management for the Web
Topic 3B: Compensating for Display Differences Across Platforms
Topic 3C: Managing Dithering and Reducing the Color Palette