Adobe Photoshop

Course Description

Learn Adobe Photoshop with this comprehensive course from TeachUcomp, Inc. Mastering Photoshop Made Easy features 160 video lessons with over 10 hours of introductory through advanced instruction. Watch, listen and learn as your expert instructor guides you through each lesson step-by-step. During this media-rich learning experience, you will see each function performed just as if your instructor were there with you. Reinforce your learning with the text of our two printable classroom instruction manuals (Introductory and Advanced), additional images and practice exercises.  You will learn how to use all of the various tools, advanced layer techniques, manipulating images and much more.

Whether you are completely new to Photoshop or upgrading from an older version, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proficient user. We have incorporated years of classroom training experience and teaching techniques to develop an easy-to-use course that you can customize to meet your personal learning needs.  Simply launch the easy-to-use interface, click to start a video lesson or open one of the manuals and you’re on your way to mastering Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop Training Course Overview

Photoshop is Adobe‘s popular commercial image editing program. During this 10 hour Photoshop video training course, our expert instructor will teach you color basics, how to use the painting tools, advanced layer techniques, manipulating images and much more. This Photoshop tutorial covers the same material as our two-day classroom training and was designed to provide a solid foundation in Photoshop.

Course includes video lessons, printable instruction manuals, a practice exam with evaluative feedback (find out why your answers are right or wrong), your final exam submission, and a course certificate of completion.

At TeachUcomp, Inc., you choose how you want your Photoshop training delivered.

Online subscriptions offer the most flexibility and value. With online training, you can access your courses anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection (including all new releases and updates). Your subscription grants you instant access to ALL of our courses for one low price. There are no contracts and you can cancel at any time. You may choose between a monthly or annual plan.

Courses are also available individually via digital download and online for a one-time charge.

Course Syllabus & Sample Lessons

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To view a sample of the instruction manuals in PDF, click here: Introductory Photoshop | Advanced Photoshop

CHAPTER 1-	Getting Acquainted with Photoshop
Lesson 1.1-	The Photoshop Environment
Lesson 1.2-	Palettes and the Palette Well
Lesson 1.3-	Creating Custom Workspaces
Lesson 1.4-	Opening Images
Lesson 1.5-	Using the File Browser
Lesson 1.6-	Image Magnification
Lesson 1.7-	Viewing Document Information
Lesson 1.8-	Moving the Image
Lesson 1.9-	Undoing Mistakes and The History Palette
Lesson 1.10-	Displaying Drawing Guides
Lesson 1.11-	Making Measurements
Lesson 1.12-	Adding Annotations
Lesson 1.13-	Setting Preferences
CHAPTER 2-	Adobe Bridge
Lesson 2.1-	The Adobe Bridge Environment
Lesson 2.2-	Display Options
Lesson 2.3-	Compact Mode
Lesson 2.4-	Navigating, Opening & Placing Files
Lesson 2.5-	Searching for Files and Folders
Lesson 2.6-	Labeling and Rating Files
Lesson 2.7-	Sorting and Filtering Files
Lesson 2.8-	Copying, Moving and Deleting Files
Lesson 2.9-	Stacking and Unstacking
Lesson 2.10-	Previewing Images and the Loupe Tool
Lesson 2.11-	Rotating Images
Lesson 2.12-	Viewing a Slideshow
Lesson 2.13-	Viewing and Editing Metadata
Lesson 2.14-	Keywords
Lesson 2.15-	Mini Bridge
CHAPTER 3-	Basic Image Manipulation
Lesson 3.1-	Bitmap Images
Lesson 3.2-	Vector Images
Lesson 3.3-	Image Size and Resolution Settings
Lesson 3.4-	Scanning Images
Lesson 3.5-	Creating New Images
Lesson 3.6-	Placing Files
CHAPTER 4-	Color Basics
Lesson 4.1-	Color Modes and Models
Lesson 4.2-	Color Mode Conversion
Lesson 4.3-	Previewing Color Differences Between Operating Systems
Lesson 4.4-	Color Management
Lesson 4.5-	Foreground and Background Colors
Lesson 4.6-	Using the Color Picker
Lesson 4.7-	Selecting Colors with the Color Palette
Lesson 4.8-	Selecting Colors with the Eyedropper Tool
Lesson 4.9-	Selecting Colors with the Swatches Panel
CHAPTER 5-	Painting Tools
Lesson 5.1-	Painting Tools
Lesson 5.2-	The Brush Tool
Lesson 5.3-	Blending Modes
Lesson 5.4-	The Pencil Tool
Lesson 5.5-	The Color Replacement Tool
Lesson 5.6-	The Eraser Tool
Lesson 5.7-	The Magic Eraser Tool
Lesson 5.8-	The Background Eraser Tool
Lesson 5.9-	Using the Art History Brush
Lesson 5.10-	Using the History Brush
Lesson 5.11-	Using the Mixer Brush
CHAPTER 6-	Brush Settings
Lesson 6.1-	Using the Brushes Palette
Lesson 6.2-	Creating Custom Brush Tips by Selection
Lesson 6.3-	Creating Custom Brush Tips in the Brushes Palette
Lesson 6.4-	Setting Shape Dynamics
Lesson 6.5-	Setting Brush Scattering
Lesson 6.6-	Setting Brush Texture
Lesson 6.7-	Setting Dual Brushes
Lesson 6.8-	Setting Color Dynamics
Lesson 6.9-	Setting Other Dynamics
Lesson 6.10-	Miscellaneous Brush Settings
Lesson 6.11-	Clearing Brush Settings
Lesson 6.12-	Saving a Customized Brush
Lesson 6.13-	Saving a Customized Brush Library
CHAPTER 7-	Making Selections
Lesson 7.1-	Selection Basics
Lesson 7.2-	Making Pixel Selections
Lesson 7.3-	The Marquee Tools
Lesson 7.4-	Refining Edges of Selections
Lesson 7.5-	The Lasso Tools
Lesson 7.6-	The Magic Wand Tool
Lesson 7.7-	The Quick Selection Tool
Lesson 7.8-	Selecting by Color Range
Lesson 7.9-	Adjusting Pixel Selections
Lesson 7.10-	The Extract Command
Lesson 7.11-	Copying and Pasting Pixel Selections
Lesson 7.12-	Saving and Loading Selections
CHAPTER 8-	Filling and Stroking
Lesson 8.1-	Applying Fills
Lesson 8.2-	Using the Paint Bucket Tool
Lesson 8.3-	Using the Gradient Tool
Lesson 8.4-	Using the Gradient Editor
Lesson 8.5-	Using Patterns
Lesson 8.6-	Using the Pattern Maker
Lesson 8.7-	Stroking
CHAPTER 9-	Layers
Lesson 9.1-	Using Layers and Layer Groups/Sets
Lesson 9.2-	Creating Layers and Layer Groups/Sets
Lesson 9.3-	Stacking and Linking Layers
Lesson 9.4-	Moving Layer Content with the Move Tool
Lesson 9.5-	Locking Layers
Lesson 9.6-	Common Layer Management Tasks
Lesson 9.7-	Merging and Flattening Layers
CHAPTER 10-	Advanced Layers
Lesson 10.1-	Layer Styles
Lesson 10.2-	Adjustment Layers and Fill Layers
Lesson 10.3-	The Adjustments Panel
Lesson 10.4-	Masking Layers
Lesson 10.5-	The Masks Panel
Lesson 10.6-	Creating Clipping Groups
Lesson 10.7-	Creating Knockouts
Lesson 10.8-	Smart Objects
Lesson 10.9-	Smart Filters
CHAPTER 11-	Text
Lesson 11.1-	Text Basics
Lesson 11.2-	Entering Text
Lesson 11.3-	Selecting Text
Lesson 11.4-	Editing the Bounding Box
Lesson 11.5-	Creating a Type Selection
Lesson 11.6-	Applying Effects to Type Layers
Lesson 11.7-	Using the Character Panel
Lesson 11.8-	Checking for Spelling Errors
Lesson 11.9-	Using the Paragraph Panel
CHAPTER 12-	Drawing
Lesson 12.1-	Raster vs. Vector
Lesson 12.2-	Shape Layers and Shape Options (CS6 & Later)
Lesson 12.3-	Shape Layers and Shape Options (CS5-CS)
Lesson 12.4-	Using the Shape Tools
Lesson 12.5-	Using the Pen Tools
Lesson 12.6-	Using the Anchor Point Tools
Lesson 12.7-	Using the Paths Palette
Lesson 12.8-	Working with Paths
CHAPTER 13-	Using Channels and Masking
Lesson 13.1-	Using the Channels Palette
Lesson 13.2-	Using Channels
Lesson 13.3-	Spot Colors
Lesson 13.4-	Blending Channels and Layers
Lesson 13.5-	Masks
Lesson 13.6-	Using Alpha Channels
CHAPTER 14-	Manipulating Images
Lesson 14.1-	Changing the Canvas Size
Lesson 14.2-	Rotating and Flipping Images
Lesson 14.3-	The Rotate View Tool
Lesson 14.4-	Cropping Images (CS6)
Lesson 14.5-	Cropping Images (CS5-CS)
Lesson 14.6-	The Perspective Crop Tool
Lesson 14.7-	The Slice Tools
Lesson 14.8-	The Free Transform Command
Lesson 14.9-	The Smudge Tool
Lesson 14.10-	Blurring and Sharpening Images
Lesson 14.11-	Using the Dodge Tool and the Burn Tool
Lesson 14.12-	The Sponge Tool
Lesson 14.13-	Filters and The Filter Gallery
Lesson 14.14-	The Liquify Command
Lesson 14.15-	Vanishing Point
Lesson 14.16-	Content-Aware Scaling
Lesson 14.17-	The Puppet Warp Tool
Lesson 14.18-	The Clone Stamp Tool
Lesson 14.19-	The Pattern Stamp Tool
Lesson 14.20-	The Healing Brush Tool
Lesson 14.21-	The Spot Healing Brush Tool
Lesson 14.22-	The Patch Tool
Lesson 14.23-	The Content-Aware Move Tool
Lesson 14.24-	The Red Eye Tool
CHAPTER 15-	Saving Images
Lesson 15.1-	Saving Images
Lesson 15.2-	The Save for Web & Devices Dialog Box
CHAPTER 16-	Printing
Lesson 16.1-	Printing Images
Lesson 16.2-	Setting Printing Options
CHAPTER 17-	Automating Tasks
Lesson 17.1-	Actions and the Actions Palette
Lesson 17.2-	Playing Actions
Lesson 17.3-	Editing Actions
Lesson 17.4-	Playing Pre-Loaded Actions
CHAPTER 18-	Help
Lesson 18.1-	Photoshop Help
Lesson 18.2-	System Info
Lesson 18.3-	Online Updates