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Course Description: Photoshop Basics

This course was written by Katie Becker and is now being taught by Judy Gardner and Lynn DeBree with Katie's permission.

Adobe Photoshop® is known around the world as the industry standard for image-editing. It comes equipped with an extensive set of tools, unrivaled precision and commanding options to help you create professional images for the Web and printing. It is also capable of creating images for wireless devices, if you are so inclined. Since all materials are supplied for this course, all you will need is Photoshop version 7, your imagination and a strong desire to learn this incredible piece of software.

This course focuses on learning the basics of Photoshop. Since this course does not include technical help for operating your computer, you must be very familiar with your computer and it's operating system. This course also does not offer technical support if you experience problems with the software itself. At the present time, this course is only available for PC users (sorry Mac users). This course was written with exercises and simple tutorials that focus on learning the basic tools and functions of the program.

Prerequisites:
1. You must have a good working knowledge of your computer and operating system.
2. Photoshop 7 installed on your computer and ready to go.
3. Prior experience with any other graphics software.
4. A ton of patience and a strong desire to learn Photoshop.

Lesson 1 - Setting Up Photoshop 7 For Your Use
General Settings
The Workspace
Shortcut Key Commands
Exercise for Week 1

Lesson 2 - Learning the Tools, Toolbars and Palettes
Menu Bar
Toolbox/Options Bar
Status Bar
Palettes Primer
Exercise for Week 2

Lesson 3 - Learning the Basics About Images
Navigator & Info Palettes
New Image & Resolution
Image Size & Dialog Box
Resizing & Canvas Size
Crop Tool
Saving Images
Exercise for Week 3

Lesson 4 - Using Selections
The Marquee Tool
The Magic Wand & Lasso Tools
Exercise for Week 4

Lesson 5 - Understanding Layers
Layers Overview
Layers Palette
Moving, Linking & Copying Layers
Aligning & Distibuting Layers
Transforming Layers
Exercise for Week 5

Lesson 6 - Type, Brushes & Styles
The Type Tool
Type Palettes
The Brush Tool
The Brush Palettes
The Styles Palette
Using Styles With Type & Brushes
Exercise for Week 6

Week 7 - Final Review
Create a logo using what you've learned.

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