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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0: Ready, Set, Go!Part 2 (Win)

IMPORTANT! This class is only for the Windows version of Elements 6. The class for Elements 6 for the 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 2. You MUST take Part 1 first.

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

 PSE 3.0

For Windows

There is a new kid on the block! A new and exciting version of Photoshop Elements has been released! 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 Windows 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. We will not cover using the Organizer to manage your photos, because that will be a separate class. 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 installed. This class covers PSE 6 only. There are other classes for Photoshop Elements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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 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! Enrollment is limited for this class, so enroll soon to insure a place in the class.

 

Syllabus: Part 2

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

This syllabus is sybject to change as the course is currently in development.

 

Weeks 1-2: 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
Creative Corner: Putting an Image into Type
Picture Perfect: Making a © Symbol and Watermarking Your Photos

Weeks 3-4 : Colorizing and Compositing

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 : Layers and Masks

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

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