Photoshop® CS: Basic Image Enhancement (Level 1 - Windows)
Course Specifications
Course number: 078320
Course length: 1 day
Software: Photoshop CS 
Course Description
In this course, you will learn to use several tools for selecting parts of images, and will move, duplicate, and resize images. You will learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and color balance. You will save images in formats for print and Web use. 
Prerequisites:  We designed Photoshop CS: Basic Image Enhancement 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. 

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. 

Delivery Method:  Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured, hands-on activities.
Certification
This Element K courseware title addresses the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program objectives for the Photoshop CS exam. The ACE Program is for graphic designers, Web designers, developers, systems integrators, value-added resellers, and business professionals who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Adobe products. Certification candidates must pass a product proficiency exam in order to become an Adobe Certified Expert.
Hardware/Software Requirements
You will need:
•	Intel Pentium class III or 4 processor.
•	Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows XP.
•	At least 192 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended).
•	At least 280 MB of free hard-disk space to install software, and an additional 25 MB to run the course. 
•	A color monitor with 16-bit or greater video card (24-bit color recommended). 
•	1024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution. 
•	A CD-ROM drive. 
•	Adobe Photoshop CS. 

Performance-Based Objectives
•	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. 

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: Selecting Image Areas with the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools 
Topic 3B: Selecting Image Areas with the Lasso Tools
Topic 3C: Save Selections
Topic 3D: Selecting Image Areas with the Magic Wand Tool
Topic 3E: Selecting Image Areas with the Magnetic Lasso Tool 
Topic 3F: Modifying Selections

Lesson 4: Creating Image Composites
Topic 4A: Floating Versus Fixed Selections
Topic 4B: Undoing Previous Steps
Topic 4C: Copying Selections
Topic 4D: Creating Layers
Topic 4E: Transforming Layers
Topic 4F: Copying Layers Between Images
Topic 4G: Saving Images in Photoshop Format
Topic 4H: Arranging Layers

Lesson 5: Blending Composite Images
Topic 5A: Defringing
Topic 5B: Simulating Transparency with Opacity and Blending Modes 
Topic 5C: Feathering Edges

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: Cloning Image Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool 

Lesson 8: Enhancing Images with Text and Special Effects
Topic 8A: Type Layers
Topic 8B: Layer Effects
Topic 8C: Filters
Topic 8D: Merging and Flattening Layers

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

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

Appendix A: Blending Modes
Blending Modes

Appendix B: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Objective Mapping
Adobe Certified Expert Program