Online classes in Photoshop Elements

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Mac: Ready, Set, Go! Part 2

IMPORTANT! This class is only for the Mac version of Elements 6. The PSE 6 class for Windows can be found here. Due to the amount of content in this class, you will have two weeks (rather than the usual one week) to complete each lesson. This is PART 2. You MUST take Part 1 before taking this class. THIS CLASS STARTS N JULY 2008.

This is the second part of a two-part BEGINNING course.

PSE 3.0

For Mac

There is a new kid on the block! At long last, Mac users have a new and exciting version of Photoshop Elements! Photoshop Elements 6 is packed with new features and a whole new look! The class is the first of a two part class for the Mac version of Photoshop Elements 6.0, and because this is an Overview course, it covers the interface, basic photo editing, some special effects, and the new features of the software. Each week there will be a section called Picture Perfect that deals with editing and improving your photos, and a section called Creative Corner that deals with the more artistic effects Elements is so good at, so whatever your intended use for Photoshop Elements 6, there’s something for everyone.

Prerequisites:

You must have Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Mac installed. This class covers PSE 6 for the Mac only. There are other classes for other versions of Elements.

An understanding of your computer and operating system is required. You must know how to unzip a file, locate it on your hard drive, and open it in Elements once you have unzipped it. You must understand the use of menus (File > Open, or any other command) and keyboard shortcuts. This means knowing how to use commands for your operating system, such as cmd + C means copy and cmd + V means paste.

To post homework, you will have to be able to either build a simple webpage, use one of the free web hosts or photo gallery sites. Ideas for free or low cost web space can be found here: http://www.northlite.net/homework.htm If you are really new to web pages then I suggest one of the gallery sites like Flickr which is free or pbase which is very reasonable. Neither of those options require you to know any html.

Enrollment:

Classes are $30 for a six week session. This class begins in July 2008 at Eclectic Academy!

Syllabus: Part 2

There are three extra-length lessons which you will have two weeks each to complete.

This class is under development and as such, the syllabus is subject to change.

Weeks 1 and 2: Working with Type

First Class Info
Respecting Copyrights
Raster vs. Vector: What's the Difference?
Using the Type Tools
Setting Type Options
Gradient Tool
Type FX: Gradient Type, Outline Type, Grunge Type, Embossed and Carved Type
Picture Perfect: Making a © Symbol and Watermarking Your Photos
Creative Corner: Putting an Image into Type

Weeks 3-4 : Hey! I Wanted that in Blue: Changing Colors

Selective Coloring: Five Easy Methods
Desaturate or Remove Color vs Grayscale: What's the Difference?
Using the Convert to B&W Filter
Color Changes with Color Layer Mode
Hue/Saturation for Colorizing Objects
Using Replace Color
Using Color Variations
Using the Adjust Color For Skin Tone Filter
Hand Tinting Photos
Fixing Red Eye
Fixing Pet Eye
Restoring the Twinkle in Eyes
Picture Perfect: Using the Crop Tool and the Rule of Thirds
Creative Corner: Making a Simple Composite

Weeks 5-6 : Layer Masks in Elements

Fading an Image into Another Image: Layer Masks in Elements 6
Creating and Using Grayscale Masks
Working with the Vector Shape Tool
Using Levels
Basic Sharpening
Creating a Workflow
Picture Perfect: Sharpening Photos
Creative Corner: Between the Lines? No way! Out of Bounds images

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