Adobe Photoshop CS4/CS5 Level 1

Understanding the different tools and features available in Photoshop CS4/CS5 will help you to maximize your creative potential. In this course, you'll use the several tools and features of Photoshop CS4/CS5 to work with images.

Course Outline

Adobe® Photoshop® has been an indispensable image editing software application for many years. As an aspiring graphic designer, you would like to familiarize yourself with image creation and editing using this software. Understanding the different tools and features available in Photoshop CS4/CS5 will help you to maximize your creative potential. In this course, you'll use the several tools and features of Photoshop CS4/CS5 to work with images.

Course Objective: You will explore the Photoshop CS4/CS5 interface, customize it, and use tools for selecting parts of images. You will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters for creating special effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to enhance the appearance of your design. Finally, you will save images in both print and web formats.

Target Student: Adobe® Photoshop® CS4/CS5: Level 1 is intended for a diverse audience including, but not limited to, computer-savvy professionals who want to create and enhance graphics for marketing materials, newsletters, blogs, and websites; photographers who want to work with and prepare photos for print or web; students with an interest in graphic design or those with novice design skills; and professionals who want to learn and use Photoshop CS4/CS5 as a complement to other CS4/CS5 programs, such as Illustrator.

Performance-Based Objectives

• explore the Adobe Photoshop CS4/CS5 environment.
• determine the resolution and graphic type.
• work with selections.
• work with multiple layers.
• enhance images.
• identify the various image mode characteristics and color adjustment options.
• save images in the web, print, and PDF formats.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring the Adobe Photoshop CS4/CS5 Environment
Topic 1A: Explore the Photoshop Interface
Topic 1B: Explore the Navigation Tools
Topic 1C: Customize the Workspace
Topic 1D: Explore Adobe Bridge
Topic 1E: Use Photoshop Help

Lesson 2: Determining Resolution and Graphic Type
Topic 2A: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
Topic 2B: Understand Image Resolution

Lesson 3: Working with Selections
Topic 3A: Create a Selection
Topic 3B: Save a Selection
Topic 3C: Modify a Selection
Topic 3D: Apply Color to a Selection

Lesson 4: Working with Layers
Topic 4A: Create Layers
Topic 4B: Work with Type Layers
Topic 4C: Transform Layers
Topic 4D: Apply Layer Styles
Topic 4E: Manage Layers

Lesson 5: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
Topic 5A: Paint on an Image
Topic 5B: Apply Filter Effects

Lesson 6: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
Topic 6A: Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Topic 6B: Explore Color Modes
Topic 6C: Apply Color Adjustments

Lesson 7: Saving Images for Web and Print
Topic 7A: Save Images for Print
Topic 7B: Save Images for the Web
Topic 7C: Save Images as PDF

Appendix A: Work with Adobe® Bridge
Supplemental Lesson Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
Topic 1A: Work with Adobe Bridge
Topic 1B: Work with Stacks and Filters in Adobe Bridge
Topic 1C: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Files

Appendix B: New Features in Adobe® Photoshop® CS4/CS5

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Before taking this course, students should have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and so on. It is also recommended that students have some experience with digital photography, and graphics working with Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, or Microsoft Office Publisher.

Certificates offered

Certificate of Completion

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel or reschedule your registration without penalty up to 5 days before your class date. Presidio reserves the right to change or cancel courses up to 2 days prior to the class start date, due to insufficient enrollment or extenuating circumstances. You will be notified at that time in writing of such change or cancellation.

Materials and Certificates Received with Course:
All students receive a course manual and Certificate of Completion. Included with the courses is the use of our kitchen facility which is stocked with snacks, various teas and coffees.

Vendor Information:
Presidio has over 10 years of experience offering training in the adult education environment. We keep the attendance in our courses small so that every person has a chance to participate. Our average size is 5 people and usually not larger than 8. Course start at 8:30 but our doors are open and coffee is on at 8:00am. All training is hands-on and everyone receives a manual to keep. Post support is available at no charge.

We are centrally located in a modern facility in the historic Exchange District. Access is easy by any method of transportation as we are only blocks away from major routes for Winnipeg Transit as well as offer paid parking right outside our door to motorists. Our training rooms are fully networked systems with high-speed internet access and use video projection overhead systems.

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The training provider was good but sometimes I felt he moved too quickly through the course. I understand that there was alot to cover, so I feel that maybe it should have been a longer course. Most of the people on this course had already taken some type of this course before, but this was my first time working with any type of spreadsheets at all. It was sometimes overwhelming. I just might take the course again soon.

Reviewed by Jenny J. 2012

   

I wasn't greeted at the door on arrival and had to find someone to ask what room I was supposed to be in. There was another instructor who arrived the same time as I did, but she was more concerned about looking after another client who was in the office. She didn't even bother asking what class I was scheduled to take. I view this as poor customer service. After waiting around for 15 minutes or more, I went to the back of the office to find someone to assist me. Once we got into the session, I discovered that the Excel 2010 did not cover anything to do with InfoPath - which was my main reason for attending. While I learned a few things about Excel 2010, I did not get answers to many questions I had regarding InfoPath. Following the session, I called the office and requested the class examples that were used be sent to me - I also noted this on the evaluation sheet. As well, I asked for step-by-step instructions for inserting additional icons on the Tool Bar when doing Excel documents. The person who answered the phone said she would pass my request on to Christina Bower, who was not available when I called. To date, I have not received anything from Presidio.

Reviewed by Bernice P. 2011

   

An exercise at the end that tied everything together would have been a nice addition to the course.

Reviewed by Travis R. 2011

   

This seminar was for people with experience using quickbooks, defintiely not for beginners. I don't believe the seminar description properly described this. By 10:30 am, I was completely lost.

Reviewed by Rhonda P. 2011

   

If you have used Excel more than once DO NOT take Level one! I wish someone would have told me that. All you are taught is how to navigate excel.

Reviewed by Melanie M. 2011

   

Course info was very helpful - instructor provided real work examples and work arounds.

Reviewed by Linda H. 2011

   

Instructor was very knowledgeable and patient. Atmosphere was friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed by Nishadi G. 2011

   

I received a photocopy of the manual which wasn't as clear as the original manuals--I was a last minute registrant who got a discount price and this was pointed out--even that I didn't have the same options as the other two did because I booked through Last Minute. The other two who booked, booked through presidio and if they felt they didn't absorb enought during the course that day they could come back for a refresher for free. This was mentioned a few times. The Instructor knew the content inside and out and was very knowlegeable on the software. The 15 minute breaks could have been shortened and the content that was covered could have been presented in a slower manner. I was able to keep up, but the material was rushed through at times.

Reviewed by Colette F. 2011

   

the book says I download the course material and I can't find it. It also says I was to receive a CD didnt receive a CD

Reviewed by Linda R. 2011

   

The course itself was good. The instructor seemed more intent on discussing topics not related to the course material i.e. riots in BC, SQL and how hackers got in etc. The computer programs did not work the majority of the time. The instructor did very little to resolve the issues.

Reviewed by Ruth K. 2011

   

The course was well run, very informative and very hands on whick is really nice. The only comment I could make is the room was small and the overhead screen a little hard on the eyes due to lighting. I would definitely consider taking another course.

Reviewed by Laura H. 2011

   

Exercises are really good and relavent to the material being taught. The instructor really cares about your experience and understanding of the material.

Reviewed by Marcy A. 2011

   

This was an excellent program! The instructor was very knowledgeable. She had extra tips on hand outs and made sure that all in the class understood. I am thirsty for more training now.

Reviewed by Kelly C. 2011

   

I realize this is a 1 day course to make you familiar with the program. But not enough time to cover the information without rushing. The instructor knew this and was very helpful and showed genuwine interest in our understanding/progress even in a rush.

Reviewed by Marcy A. 2011

   

I totally enjoyed this training. The class size was small which made it very easy to understand each new point. The presenter has a great personality and was extremely helpful. I would recommend this training any day!

Reviewed by Sharon . 2011

   

I enjoyed this session more than level 2. The only problem was that the chairs were so uncomfortable. My back still hurts today.

Reviewed by Pam L. 2011

   

I felt the class was not completely professional. There was a lot of joking between the teacher & students & I did not completely enjoy the atmosphere.

Reviewed by Pam L. 2011

   

It was alot of information to take in one day, it's too bad that you can't provide this training over a longer period of time such as in the evenings for a number of weeks or in short time frame such as a 2-3 day period.

Reviewed by Marina W. 2011

   

I found the course to be very helpful. Learned alot in a 1 day course.

Reviewed by Shelley G. 2011