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Title: Adobe Photoshop CS2 - ML
Delivery Method: Mentored Learning
Duration: 4 Sessions
Overview: 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.

Covers both Mac and PC versions.
Who Should Attend: This course is 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.
Pre-requisite(s): A basic understanding of the computer operating system you are using is recommended.
CPE Information: CPE Credits: 0 hours
Course Level: Basic
Instructional Method: Group-live
Additional CPE Information

Outline: Chapter 1 - The Photoshop Environment

The Photoshop Environment
Raster and Vector Graphics
Demo - Raster and Vector Graphics
Photoshop Environment
Navigating in Photoshop
Demo - Navigating in Photoshop
Using Palettes
Demo - Viewing the Palette Options
Smart Objects
Demo - Create a Smart Object
Undoing Previous Steps
Demo -Working with History Palette
Photoshop Help
The Adobe Help Center Window
Demo - Photoshop Help
Chapter 1 Review

Chapter 2 - Sizing Images and Adjusting Image Quality

Sizing Images and Adjusting Quality
Image Size and Resolution
Resizing an Image
Demo - Resizing an Image
Cropping
Cropping an Image
Adjusting Canvas Size
Demo - Cropping an Image
Histogram
Demo - View a Histogram
Levels Adjustment with the Histogram
Levels Adjustment Layer
Demo - Two Methods for Level Adjusting
Smart Sharpen
Demo - Smart Sharpen
Variations
Demo - Variations Method for Color
Chapter 2 Review

Chapter 3 - Selecting Image Areas

Selecting Image Areas
Rectangular & Elliptical Selection Tools
Demo - Create with the Selection Tools
Lasso Tools
Demo - Create with the Lasso Tools
Magic Wand Tool
Demo - Create with the Magic Wand
Saving a Selection
Loading a Selection
Demo - Save and Load Selections
Modify a Selection
Activating Selection Buttons
Demo - Modify Selections
Chapter 3 Review

Chapter 4 - Creating Image Composites with Layers

Creating Image Composites with Layers
Fixed vs. Floating
Demo - Floating VS Fixed Selections
Copy a Selection
Demo - Copy and Create New Layers
Layers
The Layer Palette Icons
Demo - Examine the Layers Palette
Linked Layers
Demo - Linking Layers
Transforming a Selection or Layer
Demo - Transform a Layer or Selection
Copy Between Images
Demo - Copy Between Images
Arrange Layers
Demo - Rearrange Layers
Saving in Photoshop Format
Demo - Save a File in Photoshop Format
Chapter 4 Review

Chapter 5 - Image Modes and Blending Composite Images

Image Modes and Blending Images
Defringing Edges
Defringing a Layer
Demo - Defringing Edges
Feathering
Demo - Feather Edges
Blending Modes
Demo - Blending Modes
Color Modes
Demo - Color Modes
Grayscale and Bitmap
Demo - Explore Grayscale and Bitmap
The Channels Palette
Demo - Examples of Channels
Chapter 5 Review

Chapter 6 - Color and Painting

Color and Painting
Color Palette
Select Color with the Color Palette
Demo - Selecting Colors
Painting Tools
Demo - Painting with the Paint Tools
Clone Stamp Tool
Demo - Clone Stamp Tool
Healing Brush
Demo - Healing Brush
Patch Tool
Demo - Patch Tool
Vanishing Point Filter
Vanishing Point Window
Demo - Vanishing Point
Chapter 6 Review

Chapter 7 - Enhancing Images with Text and Special Effects

Enhancing Images with Text and Effects
Creating Type Layers
Demo - Creating Type
Layer Effects
Demo - Layer Effects
Filters
Demo - Using Filters
Merge and Flatten Layers
Demo - Merge and Flatten Layers
Saving for Print
Saving an Image in TIFF Format for Print
Demo - Saving for Print
Saving for the Web
Demo - Saving for Web
Chapter 7 Review

Chapter 8 - Web Image Preparation & Optimization

Web Image Preparation & Optimization
Web Image Resolution
Image Resizing
Demo - Image Resizing and Resolution
File Size Considerations
Demo - File Size Considerations
Color Modes
Color Palette
Demo - Choosing Colors
Web Safe File Names
Image File Types
Demo - Choosing File Names & Types
Storing Images
Demo - Creating a Folder Structure
Chapter 8 Review

Chapter 9 - Text Optimization for Web

Text Optimization for Web
Creating Basic Text
Demo - Creating Type/Exploring Options
WYSIWYG Font Menu
Demo -WYSIWYG Font Menu
Text Optimization Types
Demo - Text Optimization Types
Type Masks
Demo - Creating a Type Mask
Text Effects
Demo - Text Effects
Rasterizing Text
Demo - Rasterizing Text and Why
Chapter 9 Review

Chapter 10 - Drawing Shapes and Formatting Vector Paths

Drawing Shapes/Formatting Vector Paths
Pen Tool
Demo - Creating with the Pen Tool
Path Selection Tool
Drawing Shapes
Demo - Creating Shapes
Working with Vector Mask Thumbnail
Edit a Layer Mask
Demo - Vector Mask Thumbnail
Changing Shape Color
Demo - Changing Shape Color
Converting a Shape into a Selection
Demo - Convert a Shape into a Selection
Chapter 10 Review

Chapter 11 - Creating Web Page Layouts

Creating Web Page Layouts
Planning Slices
Slice Types
Creating Slices
Slice Options
Specifying Links & Alt Text
Demo - Create and Review Slice Options
Saving Slice Images
Slice Output Options
Demo - Saving Slices
View Slice HTML Page
Modifying HTML Page
Demo - View and Edit the HTML Page
Chapter 11 Review

Chapter 12 - Animation

Animation
Creating Animation
The Animation Palette
Animation Palette Controls
Adding Frames
Demo - Creating Animation
Editing Frames
Set Frame Delay
Tweening Frames
Demo - Edit and Set the Delay
Preview Animation in Photoshop
Preview Animation in Browser
Saving Animation
Demo - Preview and Save Animation
Chapter 12 Review
Course Closure
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