Adobe
Photoshop Elements 5.0: Getting Down to Basics Part 1 (Win)
IMPORTANT! This class is only for the Windows version of Elements 5. Elements 5 for the Mac has not yet been released, but the class for PSE 4 for Mac 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 1. You MUST take this class before Part 2.
This is the first part of a two-part BEGINNING course. If you are upgrading to Elements 5 and have taken previous classes for Elements 4, 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 5 . Tools and features change from version to version, but the basic facts do not; therefore, 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
There is a new kid on the block! A new and exciting version of Photoshop Elements has been released! Photoshop Elements 5 is packed with new features and a whole new look!
The class is the first of a two part class for the Windows version of Photoshop Elements 5.0, and because this is an Overview course, it covers the interface, basic photo editing, some special effects, and the new features of the software. 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 5, there’s something for everyone.
Elements 5 Questions and Answers
Elements 5 Upgrade Guide
Prerequisites:
You must have Photoshop Elements 5.0 installed. This class covers PSE 5 only. There are other classes for Photoshop Elements 1, 2, 3, and 4.
You will have two weeks (rather than the usual one week) to complete each lesson. 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 the syllabus.
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.
Links:
Ideas where to post homework if you need space
Sara's Elements 5 Answers
Sara's Elements 5 Upgrade Guide
Photoshop Elements User Learning Center for PSE 5
Enrollment:
Classes are $30 for a six week session.Enrollment is open now for this class at Eclectic Academy!
Syllabus: Part 1
There are three extra-length lessons which you will have two weeks each to complete.
Weeks 1-2: Finding your Way Around PSE 5
Interface and Work Areas
Using the Photo Bin
Working with Palettes
Opening, Closing, and Saving Images
Navigating Images with the Navigator Palette
Zoom and Hand Tools
Using Elements 5's Artwork and Effects Palette: Making a Sepia Image
What to do when Elements Misbehaves: Resetting Program Preferences
Setting Preferences
Getting Help: Using the Adobe Help Center and the How To Palette
Correcting Photos with Auto Smart Fix
Save for Web
Picture Perfect:
Quick Fix Workspace: Fixing Photos
Creative Corner:
Photo Layouts
Weeks 3-4 : Using the Organizer
Using the Organizer:
Importing Photos
 New Feature in PSE 5: Mapping your Photos
Date View
Tagging Photos
Making New Categories
Making a Custom Icon for Categories
Reordering Tags and Categories in the Tags Palette
Moving Tags to Other Categories
Deleting Old Categories and Tags
Exporting Tags to Share with Others
Importing Tags from Other Users
Making Collections
Stacks
Backing Up
Creative Corner: Photo Vignettes
Picture Perfect: Using Shadows/Highlights to Correct Exposure
Weeks 5-6 : Working with Color in PSE 5
Working With Color
Color Basics
Color Picker
Swatches and Color Palettes
Undo History Palette
Layers
Layer Blend Modes
Resizing and Resampling Images
Photo Filter
Creative Corner: Colorizing a Photo Using Hue/Saturation
Picture Perfect: Color Curves! and Photo Filter
What you will learn by enrolling in Part 2; You must take Part 1 before taking Part 2.
This syllabus is sybject to change as the course is currrently in development.
Weeks 1-2: Correcting Photos
Selections: Using the Marquee tools, Magic Wand, Lassos
Magic Selection Brush and the Selection Brush
Magic Extractor
Modifying Selections
Using the Selection Menu
Saving and Loading Selections
Defringe Command
Adjustment Layers
Hue/Saturation Dialog
Creative Corner: Creating a Snaphot
Picture Perfect: Removing Chromatic Aberrations
Weeks 3-4 : Styles, Filters, and Text
Layer Styles in PSE 5
Filter Gallery
Styles
Effects
Filters
Vector vs. Bitmap: What's the Difference?
Working with the Text Tool
Creative Corner: Cookie Cutters
Picture Perfect: Cropping Basics and the Rule of Thirds
Weeks 5-6 : Cropping and Styling
Printing Your Photos
Resolution and Resizing Revisited: Resizing Photos for Printing
Contact Sheets
Photo Packages and Custom Layouts
Slideshows
Web Galleries
Working with the Vector Shape Tool
Creative Corner: Fading an Image into Another Image: Layer Masks in Elements 5
Picture Perfect:Batch Processing with Process Multiple Files
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