Unit 1: Getting started

Topic A: File types

·        Identifying attributes of raster and vector graphics

Topic B: The Photoshop environment

·        Exploring the Photoshop window

·        Organizing Photoshop panels

·        Magnifying and scrolling images

·        Managing files with Adobe Bridge

Topic C: Getting help

·        Using Photoshop Help

·        Using “How to” topics

Unit 2: Working with image selections

Topic A: Selection techniques

·        Selecting rectangular and elliptical areas

·        Selecting with the Lasso tool

·        Saving and loading a selection

·        Selecting polygonal areas

·        Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool

·        Adjusting Magnetic Lasso tool settings

·        Selecting with the Quick Selection tool

·        Selecting with the Magic Wand tool

·        Selecting with the Color Range command

Topic B: Modifying selections

·        Adding to and subtracting from a selection

·        Modifying a selection

·        Moving a selection

·        Using the Refine Edge dialog box

Unit 3: Working with layers

Topic A: Creating layers

·        Creating a layer from a selection

·        Moving a selection to another image

·        Creating and filling empty layers

Topic B: Modifying layers

·        Working with multiple layers

·        Transforming layers

Topic C: Using Type layers

·        Adding text to an image

·        Adding paragraph text to an image

·        Formatting text

Topic D: Using layer effects

·        Adjusting opacity

·        Applying layer blending modes

·        Applying layer styles

Unit 4: Adjusting images

Topic A: Image modes

·        Identifying image mode attributes

·        Specifying an image mode and undoing changes

Topic B: Hue/Saturation and Vibrance adjustments

·        Colorizing an image

·        Adjusting hue and saturation

·        Adjusting vibrance

Topic C: Levels adjustments

·        Creating a Levels adjustment layer

·        Modifying a Levels adjustment layer

·        Creating a clipped adjustment layer

Unit 5: Retouching images

Topic A: Repairing image defects

·        Fixing red eye

·        Cloning image areas

·        Repairing small defects by using the Spot Healing Brush tool

·        Repairing medium-sized defects by using the Healing Brush tool

·        Repairing large defects by using the Patch tool

Topic B: Painting

·        Specifying foreground and background colors

·        Sampling colors with the Eyedropper tool

·        Painting in an image

Topic C: Using the Background Eraser

·        Preparing an image before removing a background

·        Removing a complex background

Topic D: Using filters

·        Applying filters

Unit 6: Resizing images

Topic A: Image resolution

·        Viewing an image’s resolution

·        Resizing an image without resampling

·        Resampling an image

Topic B: Image canvas size

·        Cropping an image

·        Changing the canvas size

Unit 7: Preparing finished images

Topic A: Images for Web use

·        Saving an image for Web use

Topic B: Images for print use

·        Flattening image layers

·        Adding metadata in Photoshop

·        Adding metadata and keywords in Bridge

·        Creating a metadata template in Bridge

·        Saving in TIFF format

Topic C: Outputting images

·        Printing an image

Topic D: Importing images

·        Importing images with Photo Downloader