Photoshop Elements 2 

Intermediate Editing with Photoshop Elements 8 with the Mac and PC

Three, 2-hour classes

Fee: $15.00

Prerequisites:

All of the following (or equivalent experience ):

• Computer Intro XP or Computer Intro Vista or Computer Intro Win 7
• Windows XP 1 or Windows Vista 1 or Understanding Windows 7
• Windows XP 2 or Windows Vista 2
• Photoshop 1

       Adept at using a PC or a MAC computer, and either Windows Explorer or Mac Safari.

       Enrolling students must have Adobe’s Photoshop Elements installed on their home computer, versions 6 thourgh 8 preferably.  This class is not intended to be a survey to decide if a member wants to buy the program.   The course will use the classroom computers equipped with Photoshop Elements 8.

Intended Audience:

Computer Club members who want to know the major functions of Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and who intend to actively use it to edit and improve their photographic images. This is an advanced course which will include “homework assignments.” This course should be considered the “bread and butter” photo editing course for those who want to do all but advanced actions.

This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users.

Instruction is hands on with students editing photos woth common flaws.  The how and why each photo should be edited is covered.

Performance Objectives:

 After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Use most of the standard tools on the PSE Standard Edit toolbar such as adjustment layers, text tool, selections, levels with channels, sharpening, clone tool, healing tool and brush, image transformations, color corrections, compositing, applying a border, vignettes, and some filters.
• Use layers for non-destructive editing,
• Develop a workflow procedure for consistent and optimized enhancements.
• Use Photoshop with competence and the confidence to produce quality prints.

 

01/10/2010