Answer Quest offers training for the following classes:
Adobe Photoshop CC Level 1

Course Objectives

This course will prepare you to use the most common basic features of Adobe Photoshop CC. In this course, you will:

  • Identify the components and capabilities of Photoshop CC.
  • Create basic images.
  • Manage selections and layers.
  • Modify and repair images, and manage color.
  • Refine images by adjusting layers, using camera raw and applying advanced image refinement.
  • Import, export, organize, and save files.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

Topic A: Organize Photoshop Assets by Using Adobe Bridge
Topic B: Organize the Photoshop Workspace
Topic C: Customize the Photoshop Workspace

Lesson 2: Creating Basic Images

Topic A: Manage Image Elements and Formats
Topic B: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphic Composition
Topic C: Work with Digital Devices

Lesson 3: Managing Selections and Layers

Topic A: Use Selection Tools
Topic B: Manage Layers

Lesson 4: Adjusting Images

Topic A: Modify Images
Topic B: Repair Images
Topic C: Implement Color Management

Lesson 5: Refining Images

Topic A: Adjust Layers
Topic B: Apply Camera Raw
Topic C: Refine Images by Using Advanced Tools

Lesson 6: Managing Files in a Production Workflow

Topic A: Import, Export, and Organize Files
Topic B: Save Images for the Web
Topic C: Save Images for Print
Topic D: Format Images for Other Programs

Appendix A: Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop CC Certification Exam Objectives

Appendix B: Adobe Certified Expert Photoshop CC Exam Mapping

Adobe Photoshop CC Level 2

Course Objectives

This course will prepare you to use the most common basic features of Adobe Photoshop CC. In this course, you will:

  • Use brushes, gradients, and tool presets to create raster images.
  • Apply vector paths, shape drawing tools, type, and type special effects.
  • Apply advanced layer techniques with masks, filters, layers, and smart objects.
  • Apply actions and batch processing to automate tasks.
  • Edit video by using timelines, transitions, graphics, titles, and animation.
  • Set project requirements by identifying the purpose, audience, copyright rules, and project management tasks.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating Raster Images

Topic A: Draw with Brushes
Topic B: Create Gradients
Topic C: Apply Tool Presets

Lesson 2: Applying Vector Image Tools

Topic A: Create Images with Vector Paths
Topic B: Apply the Shape Drawing Tools
Topic C: Work with Type
Topic D: Apply Type Special Effects

Lesson 3: Applying Advanced Layer Techniques

Topic A: Modify Images with Masks
Topic B: Apply Special Effects by Using Filters
Topic C: Apply Special Effects to Layers
Topic D: Apply Smart Objects for Nondestructive Editing

Lesson 4: Automating Tasks

Topic A: Create and Apply Actions
Topic B: Batch Process Files with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge

Lesson 5: Editing Video

Topic A: Edit Video
Topic B: Add Graphics, Titles, and Animation to Video

Lesson 6: Setting Project Requirements

Topic A: Identify Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
Topic B: Adhere to Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use
Topic C: Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities

Appendix A: Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop CC Certification Exam Objectives

Appendix B: Adobe Certified Expert Photoshop CC Exam Mapping

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Level 1

Course Objectives

In this course, you will navigate the Photoshop CS6 workspace, identify and use Photoshop tools to enhance photographic images, and organize files in Adobe Bridge:

  • Identify the basic components of the Photoshop workspace and Adobe Bridge.
  • Define image size, resolution, and color modes.
  • Work with selection tool and layers.
  • Make image enhancements and adjustments.
  • Open and modify an image in Camera Raw.
  • Prepare images for print and web.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

Topic A: Introduction to Photoshop
Topic B: Adobe Bridge and Mini Bridge
Topic C: Navigate the Photoshop Workspace
Topic D: Customize the Photoshop Workspace

Lesson 2: Beginning with Image Basics

Topic A: Manage Image Elements and Formats
Topic B: Work with Digital Devices

Lesson 3: Managing Selections and Layers

Topic A: Use Selection Tools
Topic B: Manage Layers

Lesson 4: Making Image Adjustments

Topic A: Modify an Image
Topic B: Image Repairs

Lesson 5: Refining Images

Topic A: Layer Adjustments
Topic B: Introduction to Camera Raw

Lesson 6: Saving Images for Web and Print

Topic A: Save Images for the Web
Topic B: Save Images for Print

Appendix A: Visual Communication Using Photoshop CS6 Exam Mapping

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Level 2

Course Objectives

In this course, you will identify and use raster and vector drawing and painting tools to create and edit images. You will also apply masks to hide and show image layers, filters to create special effects, and layer styles to create layer effects. You will utilize smart objects, layer comps, actions, and batch processing to streamline workflow. You will create and edit video, and animate graphics in your videos:

  • Draw images by using raster tools such as brushes, stamps, erasers, and gradients.
  • Create visuals by using vector tools such as the pen, shape, and type tools.
  • Create special effects and streamline workflow by using advanced layer tools such as masks, filters, layer styles, smart objects, and layer comps.
  • Streamline your workflow with actions and batch processing.
  • Create videos and animate graphics within your videos.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating Raster Images

Topic A: Draw with Brushes
Topic B: Create Gradients
Topic C: Use Tool Presets

Lesson 2: Working with Vector Image Tools

Topic A: Create Images with Vector Paths
Topic B: Use the Shape Drawing Tools
Topic C: Work with Type
Topic D: Type Special Effects

Lesson 3: Using Advanced Layer Techniques

Topic A: Modify Images with Masks
Topic B: Use Filters to Apply Special Effects
Topic C: Apply Special Effects to Layers
Topic D: Use Smart Objects for Nondestructive Editing
Topic E: Utilize Layer Comps

Lesson 4: Automating Tasks

Topic A: Create and Use Actions
Topic B: Batch Process Files with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge

Lesson 5: Creating and Editing Video

Topic A: Edit Video
Topic B: Add Graphics, Titling, and Animations to Video

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Level 1

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Initiate a project.
  • Explore the Adobe Photoshop CS5 environment.
  • Determine the resolution and graphic type.
  • Work with selections.
  • Work with multiple layers.
  • Enhance images with paint and filters.
  • Identify the characteristics of various image modes and color adjustment options.
  • Save images for web and print.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Initiating a Project

Topic 1A: Plan a Project
Topic 1B: Identify Copyright and Citation Requirements

Lesson 2: Exploring the Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 Environment

Topic 2A: Explore the Photoshop Interface
Topic 2B: Explore the Photoshop Interface
Topic 2C: Customize the Workspace
Topic 2D: Explore Adobe Bridge

Lesson 3: Determining Graphic Type and Resolution

Topic 3A: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics
Topic 3B: Understand Image Resolution

Lesson 4: Working with Selections

Topic 4A: Create a Selection
Topic 4B: Save a Selection
Topic 4C: Modify a Selection
Topic 4D: Apply Color to a Selection

Lesson 5: Working with Layers

Topic 5A: Create Layers
Topic 5B: Work with Type Layers
Topic 5C: Transform Layers
Topic 5D: Apply Styles
Topic 5E: Undo Previous Steps
Topic 5F: Manage Layers

Lesson 6: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters

Topic 6A: Paint on an Image
Topic 6B: Apply Filter Effects

Lesson 7: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments

Topic 7A: Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Topic 7B: Apply Color Adjustments

Lesson 8: Saving Images for Web and Print

Topic 8A: Save Images for Print
Topic 8B: Save Images for the Web
Topic 8C: Save Images as PDF

Appendix A: Organizing Assets Using Adobe® Bridge

Appendix B: New Features in Adobe Photoshop CS5

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Level 2

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Use image-editing tools in Photoshop to manipulate and enhance the appearance of an image.
  • Create and edit vector paths.
  • Work with shape layers and masks.
  • Automate tasks in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Use the tools available in Adobe Photoshop to edit and export video files.
  • Work with other Adobe applications.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Enhancing Images

Topic 1A: Create Gradients
Topic 1B: Retouch Images
Topic 1C: Adjust Tonal Range Using Adjustment Layers

Lesson 2: Working with Vector Paths

Topic 2A: Create Vector Paths
Topic 2B: Edit Paths

Lesson 3: Working with Shape Layers and Masks

Topic 3A: Work with Shape Layers
Topic 3B: Work with Masks
Topic 3C: Apply Special Effects to a Layer

Lesson 4: Automating Tasks

Topic 4A: Work with Actions
Topic 4B: Automate Tasks Using Adobe Bridge

Lesson 5: Working with Video Files

Topic 5A: Edit Video Files
Topic 5B: Export Video Files

Lesson 6: Integrating with Other Adobe Applications

Topic 6A: Integrate with Adobe® Illustrator®
Topic 6B: Edit a Photoshop File in Adobe® Acrobat®

Answer Quest can teach all versions of this software. Please contact us for more information.