Computer Art and Graphics
In this class students will learn to use Photoshop as a means of creating many projects, such as retouching photos, adding color to black and white photos, making logos, redesigning CD covers, freehand art, collages, and more.
-Learn about Photoshop desktop including image window, painting, and editing tools and palettes.
-Learn how to navigate using Photoshop's magnification zooming features, the navigation palette, scrolling options and mouse techniques.
-Learn Photoshop shortcut keys and keyboard tricks.
-Learn how to use the "move tool" and arrow keys to rearrange and create a floating section.
IMAGE AND COLOR FUNDAMENTALS
Students will become familiar with the basic image and color concepts to choose the right settings and options for the desired results.
-CONFIGURING PHOTOSHOP'S COLOR SETTINGS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEABILITY
-WORKING WITH PATHS, LAYERS AND SELECTIONS
-IMAGE ENHANCEMENT AND CORRECTION: TONAL AND COLOR MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES
-ADVANCED CORRECTION TECHNIQUES AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
-STORING AND PHYSICALLY OUTPUTTING IMAGES