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Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0: First Steps Part 1 (Win)
This class is now DIY
IMPORTANT! This class is only for the Windows version of Elements 4. The class for Mac users can be found here. Due to the amount of content in this class, it has been divided into two parts. You will have two weeks (rather than the usual one week) to complete each lesson. Lessons 1, 2, and 3 are in part 1, and lesson 4, 5 and 6 are in part 2. This is PART 1. You MUST take this class before Part 2. If you took this class prior to the July 2006 session, you have already taken Part 1 and 2.
This is the first part of a two-part BEGINNING course. If you are upgrading to Elements 4 and have taken previous classes for Elements 3, you will find much repetition in the basics of using Elements. The new features are included in the class, but overall, it is a basic introductory class for Elements 4. Tools and features change from version to version, but the basic facts do not, and if you have taken previous classes for Elements 2 and 3 and expect all new information, you will be disappointed. Much of this class will be review for people who have been using Elements for a while. I have to keep the course content consistent with a level 1 class.
For Windows This class is the first part of a two-part beginning course for Photoshop Elements 4.0 for Windows. Because this is an Overview course, it covers the interface, basic photo editing, some special effects, and the new features of the software. It also can serve as a upgrade class for users of previous versions so they can see what's new. We will also cover using the Organizer to manage your photos. 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 4, there’s something for everyone. For more information on Elements 4 and its features, see Sara’s Elements 4 Answers page. Prerequisites:You must have Photoshop Elements 4.0 installed. This class covers PSE 4 only. There are other classes for Photoshop Elements 1, 2, and 3. IMPORTANT! You must have take Part 1 (this class) before you can take Part 2. If you have questions you can email me. You will have two weeks (rather than the usual one week) to complete each lesson. Lessons 1, 2, and 3 are in Part 1, and Lessons 4, 5 and 6 are in Part 2. This is PART 1 . You MUST take Part 1 before taking Part 2. To see what will be covered in the second part of the class, go to my syllabus page. IMPORTANT! If you took this class prior to the July 2006 session, you have already taken Parts 1 and 2. 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 control + C means copy and control + 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 Yahoo Photos which is free or pbase which is very reasonable. Neither of those options require you to know any html.
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Enrollment:Classes are $12 for the Do It Yourself Course. Enrollment is now open for this class at Eclectic Academy.
Syllabus: Part 1There are three lessons you will have two weeks each to complete.Lesson 1: Finding your Way Around PSE 4
Lesson 2: Using the Organizer
Lesson 3: Working with Color in PSE 4
What you will learn by enrolling in Part 2: You must take Part 1 before taking Part 2.
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