Description:

This workshop explains how to use Photoshop to capture, edit, and optimize images. You will learn about image capture options including digital, scanned, and sourced images. You will make adjustments to images such as contrast and color correction. You will also learn how to save images in formats that are widely used in printing and web-based environments.

In addition, participants will learn design fundamentals and understand qualities of an effective image for communication.

Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills.

Key Course Activities:
• Explore the Photoshop environment
• Resize and crop images
• Optimize and adjust resolution
• Use selection techniques to change specific parts of an image
• Darken, lighten, clean up, and adjust color in photos
• Work with layers and flatten images
• Create a composite image for image maps or flyers
• Explore filters for artistic effect