Adobe Photoshop CS3 Level  1

Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
explore the Photoshop CS3 environment.
work with image areas.
work with multiple layers.
enhance images.
save images in the web, print, and PDF formats.
manage assets by using the various tools available in Adobe Bridge.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring the Photoshop Environment
1A: Explore the Photoshop Interface
1B: Customize the Workspace
1C: Explore the Navigation Tools
Lesson 2: Working with Image Areas
2A: Select Image Areas
2B: Save a Selection
2C: Modify a Selection
Lesson 3: Working with Layers
3A: Create Layers
3B: Create Type Layers
3C: Transform Layers
3D: Alter Type Properties
3E: Apply Layer Styles
3F: Undo Previous Steps
3G: Arrange and Group Layers
Lesson 4: Enhancing Images
4A: Paint Strokes on an Image
4B: Apply Filter Effects
4C: Convert an Image to Black and White
4D: Blend Layers
4E: Merge Layers and Flatten Images
Lesson 5: Saving Images for Web and Print
5A: Save Images for Use in Print Applications
5B: Save Images for the Web
5C: Save Images as PDF
Lesson 6: Managing Assets with Adobe® Bridge
6A: Explore Adobe Bridge
6B: Work with Adobe Bridge
6C: Work with Stacks and Filters in Adobe Bridge
6D: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Files
Appendix A: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program®

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Level 2

Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
use the various tools to mask and clip layers to edit an image.
create and edit vector paths to use the paths to create masks.
use  tools to enhance an image.
create special effects.
use  video tools to edit video files.
automate tasks
Course Content
Lesson 1: Masking and Clipping Layers
1A: Edit an Image Using Quick Mask Overlay
1B: Save and Edit a Selection as an Alpha Channel
1C: Work with Layer Masks
1D: Clip a Layer
Lesson 2: Masking with Vector Paths
2A: Create Vector Paths
2B: Edit Paths
2C: Mask Images with Paths
Lesson 3: Enhancing Photographs
3A: Retouch Photographs Using  Tools
3B: Adjust Tonal Range Using  Layers
3C: Create Patterns
3D: Create Swatches and Gradients
3E: Create a Custom Brush
Lesson 4: Creating Special Effects
4A: Preview Text Effects Using Layer Comps
4B: Warp an Image
4C: Work in Vanishing Point
Lesson 5: Working with Video Files
5A: Preview Videos in Photoshop
5B: Retouch Videos
Lesson 6: Automating Tasks
6A: Create an Action
6B: Manage Actions
6C: Automate Tasks in Adobe Bridge
Appendix A: Working in Adobe Device Central CS3

Appendix B: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Objectives Mapping
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