GA 131 - Photoshop I®

Credit Hours: 2

This course introduces the student to the basics of Photoshop using a MacIntosh computer. The Photoshop menu and sub-menu will be explored along with various interactive panels. Students will gain practical knowledge from hands-on laboratory projects.

Course Outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:

output color proofs of images that have gone through basic image editing;
apply special effects with filters;
have knowledge of working with PhotoShop selection tools like the rectangular and elliptical marquee tools;
select an image with the magic wand;
use the lasso tool to select areas to be modified;
organize artwork on layers;
select and remove artwork on a layer;
add a gradient to a layer effect;
work with masks and channels;
photo retouching, resolution and image size, adjust tonal range;
use pen tool techniques and drawing paths around artwork; and
know the basics of file formats.

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