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Table of Contents Introduction Using this Workbook 5 Best Practices Using LearnKey s Online Training 6 Photoshop CS6 Introduction 8 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Session 1 Course Map 9 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Session 2 Course Map 11 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Session 3 Course Map 13 Photoshop CS6 Session 1 Course Map 15 Photoshop CS6 Session 2 Course Map 17 Photoshop CS6 Session 3 Course Map 19 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Session 1 Outline 21 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Session 2 Outline 22 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Session 3 Outline 23 Photoshop CS6 Session 1 Outline 24 Photoshop CS6 Session 2 Outline 25 Photoshop CS6 Session 3 Outline 26 Sample Lesson Plans 27 Skills Assessment 30 Shortcut Keys for Mac 31 Shortcut Keys for Windows 32 Photoshop CS6 for Mac Time Tables 33 Photoshop CS6 Time Tables 34 Session 1 Session 1 Fill-in-the-Blanks 36 Create a Project Plan 39 Create a Project Plan Worksheet 40 Providing Feedback 41 Customize Menus 42 Snap To It 43 Digital Image Terminology 44 Digital Image Terminology Worksheet 45 The Scanned Image 46 From Digital Camera to Photoshop CS6 47 Web Gallery 48 Camera Raw 49 Image File Formats 50 Image File Formats Worksheet 51 Canvas and Rotate 52 Managing Color Settings 53 Print, Websites, and Video 54 Importing, Exporting, Organizing, and Saving 55
Session 2 Session 2 Fill-in-the-Blanks 57 Using Type 59 Typography Basics in Photoshop CS6 60 All About Layers 61 All About Layers Worksheet 62 Drawing 63 Painting 64 Using the Histogram Panel 65 Color Management 66 Color Management Worksheet 67 Auto and Manual Adjustments 68 Auto and Manual Adjustments Worksheet 69 Image Adjustment 70 Session 3 Session 3 Fill-in-the-Blanks 72 Describe Tools 74 Describe Tools Worksheet 75 Screenshots 76 Screenshots Worksheet 77 Using the Pen Tool 81 Advanced Selection Techniques 82 Basic Understanding of Masks and Layers 83 Retouching and Blending 84 Content-Aware Features 85 Puppet Warp 86 Keeping Things in Perspective 87 Keeping Things in Perspective Worksheet 88 Using Filters 89 Merge to HDR 90 Merge to HDR Worksheet 91 Photoshop CS6 Actions 92 Master Project Photoshop CS6 Master Project 94
Session 1 Fill-in-the-Blanks Instructions: While watching Session 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor. [References are found in the brackets.] Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. Whether using Photoshop for professional or personal purposes it is important to remember the Know the Copyright is a/an Identify and Label Photoshop Interface 5. 6. 7. 8. A Clicking on the tab for the Layers panel and dragging it out will detach it from that area and make it a regular The interface can be Some of the menu lists are quite extensive, and The Open Files in Photoshop 9. 10. 11. The [MAC: Know Your Audience WIN: Know Your Audience] [MAC: Know Your Purpose WIN: Project Plan] [MAC: Know Your Purpose WIN: Project Plan] [MAC: Customize Menus WIN: Customize Workspace] [MAC: Saving the Workspace WIN: Customize Menus] [MAC: Custom Keyboard Shortcuts WIN: Workspace Switcher] Holding down the [MAC: Opening Files WIN: Viewing Images] [MAC: Guides WIN: Guides and Rulers, Snapping] [MAC: Guides WIN: Guides and Rulers, Snapping]. panel. [MAC: What is the Project Plan WIN: Introduction to Photoshop] acts as a of the work, such as to entertain, sell, or evoke emotion. work whose creator has the sole license to create, copy, or distribute it. [MAC: Photoshop Workspace WIN: Identify and Label Photoshop Interface] with the user s own workspace. to completing the work. will temporarily activate the Hand tool. may help them stand out more. allows users to quickly navigate and choose UI configuration. of LearnKey are non-printing elements that can be used as reference points in an image. by default show me the size of the image in inches. 12. Property Preferences are a way for Photoshop to control the of the program. [MAC: Preferences and Performance WIN: Preferences and Performance] 5 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Understanding Image Type 13. 14. Normally are much cleaner and sharper than scanned images. [MAC: Scanners, Digital Cameras, and Rasters WIN: Image Types] Now are not only very small in file size but are infinitely scalable. [MAC: Rasterize WIN: Rasterization and Aliasing] 15. A Making the Most of Adobe Bridge 16. 17. To convert to a DNG is also an option that you can use when you are using [MAC: Camera Raw Continued, Advanced Settings WIN: Additional Information] Photoshop can save files in the TIFF, PSD, [MAC: Camera Raw Continued, Advanced Settings WIN: Additional Information] Making the Most of Adobe Bridge 18. 19. 20. 21. Down here in the [MAC: Importing Digital Images, Adobe Bridge WIN: Working with Metadata and Collections] Metadata is [MAC: Importing Digital Images, Adobe Bridge WIN: Working with Metadata and Collections] So that s the beauty of [MAC: Collection WIN: Working with Metadata and Collections] In addition to the main Bridge application there is [MAC: Mini Bridge WIN: Mini Bridge] Understanding Resolution 22. 23. 24. Usually when creating images for print the images are specified in [MAC: New Document Option WIN: New Document Properties] Pay attention to the two different areas. The pixel dimensions are up here and the are down here. Resample Image is going to is also known as a raster image. [MAC: Image Size, Pixels Per Inch WIN: Resolution Versus Dimensions] [MAC: Resample Image, and Canvas Size of Image WIN: Resampling, Resizing, Scale Style] Straighten Images, Change Orientation [MAC: Rasterize WIN: Rasterization and Aliasing], and JPEG formats. section there is some additional information about the image. information about an image. is that it is a virtual folder. or reallocate the pixels. 25. During the operation the image is not resampled; it is clipping the pixels. [MAC: Perspective and Angle Correction WIN: Cropping an Image] images. Bridge called the Mini Bridge.. 26. Here is the that is darkening the cropped area that will be straightened. [MAC: Straighten an Image WIN: Straighten Tool, Flip, and Rotate] 6 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
27. You can click on the handles and distort the crop area to be adjusted for [MAC: Image Rotation and Perspective Crop Tool WIN: Cropping an Image]. Understanding Color Modes 28. Cameras and scanners are going to capture images using the mode. 29. 30. 31. [MAC: Color Settings WIN: Color Modes and Working Spaces] is a way to combine two colors to create different effects inside of an image. [MAC: Grayscale, Bitmap, Color Modes for Print WIN: Gamut, RGB, Modes, Convert to Profile] Overview of File Format One of the first things to consider when [MAC: File Formats WIN: File Format Overview] Then, different settings. is the color mode. will show the original, and the other three will show what it will look like at [MAC: Optimizing Save and Print Settings WIN: Optimizing and Saving Files] 7 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Create a Project Plan Description: Images can be used as powerful tools for presenting messages. Organizations use images to inform, educate, and advertize. It is the designer s job to match the client s design and create an image that will meet the employer s overall purpose. From start to finish, designing a project is a large task requiring careful planning and collaboration. If done correctly, designers will be able to capture the desired message and purpose of the image. For this project you will become familiar with the basic features and options found in Photoshop CS6. You will define each term and how they relate to a Photoshop CS6 project. You will then use the knowledge you have gained from the terms to plan out a new project. Steps for Completion: 1. View the worksheet on the next page. 2. Write a project plan for a portfolio including either a magazine cover, a collage, images used for a webpage, or images used for print advertising. Reference: LearnKey s Photoshop CS6 for Mac, Session 1: Introduction: What is a Project Plan, Know Your Audience, Know Your Purpose LearnKey s Photoshop CS6, Session 1: Introduction: Introduction to Photoshop, Know Your Audience, Project Plan Project Files: N/A Difficulty: Beginner Required Materials: Photoshop CS6 Objectives: 1.0 Setting Project Requirements 1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing image(s). 1.1a Identify information that determines purpose, audience, and audience needs for image production. 8 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Create a Project Plan Worksheet Instructions: Answer the questions to write a project plan for a portfolio including either a magazine cover, a collage, images used for a webpage, or images used for print advertising. 1. Define your audience: 2. Explain the purpose of the project: 3. Explain the purpose of the project: 4. Create a basic layout of how your chosen project will be put together: 9 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Providing Feedback Description: An essential part of any project includes gathering feedback regarding the design. Using the suggestions of many people helps to see that it is free of flaws and mistakes that might have been missed. For this group project, you will communicate with others (such as peers and clients) about design plans. Identify common problems and issues in project management. Steps for Completion: 1. Using the project you have already designed, trade with someone else. Evaluate and give feedback to one another. Explain the methods used to create your project. Together, identify common problems and issues that arise when creating a Photoshop CS6 project. Discuss approaches that should be avoided with creating a project. Reference: LearnKey s Photoshop CS6 for Mac, Session 1: Introduction: What is the Project Plan, Know Your Audience, Know Your Purpose LearnKey s Photoshop CS6, Session 1: Introduction: Introduction to Photoshop, Know Your Audience, Project Plan Project Files: N/A Difficulty: Beginner Required Materials: Photoshop CS6 Objectives: 1.0 Setting Project Requirements 1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing image(s). 1.1a Identify information that determines purpose, audience, and audience needs for image production. 10 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Customize Menus Description: The menus at the top of the screen in Photoshop CS6, though helpful, can be quite extensive. One way to customize your workspace is to colorize commands on those menu lists so they stand out. You want to do this to those commands you use more often and this way you will be able to find them faster amongst the other options. For this project, you will choose three of your top utilized commands or options from the menus to colorize. Steps for Completion: 1. Open Photoshop CS6. 2. You will colorize a total of a three different options. To start, colorize the File>Save command, and then do the same to two additional menu options. 3. Click the Edit menu. 4. At the bottom of the Edit menu, click the Menus option. 5. In the Keyboard Shortcut and Menus dialog box, make sure the Menu For field is set to Application Menus. 6. If the File menu options are not already showing, click the triangle next to File to open its list options. Note: Simply collapse the File menu to navigate to other menus when colorizing your additional two options. 7. Locate the Save option and select it. 8. In the Color column, click None. Choose your preferred color. 9. Locate the two other options you have chosen to colorize and do the same for them. Note: Make sure at least one is on a different menu other than the File menu. Reference: LearnKey s Photoshop CS6 for Mac, Session 1: Identify and Label the Photoshop Interface: Customize Menus LearnKey s Photoshop CS6, Session 1: The Photoshop Interface: Customize Menus Project Files: N/A Difficulty: Beginner Required Materials: Photoshop CS6 Objectives: 3.0 Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6 3.1 Identify elements of the Photoshop CS6 user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions. 3.1b Demonstrate knowledge of how to organize and customize the workspace. 11 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Snap To It Description: Photoshop CS6 allows you to place an image within another image. The Snap To option allows users to align pictures more accurately within the other image. For this project, you will take two images and place one image within the other image using rulers, guides, and the Snap To tool. Steps for Completion: 1. Open two images in Photoshop CS6. 2. Open the screen in the 2-up vertical. 3. Drag horizontal and vertical rulers to a desired location. 4. Utilize the Snap To feature and make sure the Guides option is selected. 5. Place the second image inside the first image and snap it to the guides. 6. Save the new image. Reference: LearnKey s Photoshop CS6 for Mac, Session 1: Identify and Label Photoshop Interface: Photoshop Workspace Customize Menus, Saving the Workspace Opening Files in Photoshop: Open Files, Guides, Preferences and Performance LearnKey s Photoshop CS6, Session 1: The Photoshop Interface: Identify and Label Photoshop Interface, Customize Workspace, Customize Menus Navigating Files in Photoshop: Tabs and N-Up View Project Files: Difficulty: Required Materials: Objectives: N/A Intermediate Advanced Photoshop CS6 4.0 Manipulating Images by Using Adobe Photoshop CS6 4.2 Using Photoshop guides and rulers. 4.2a Demonstrate knowledge of how to show and hide rulers. 4.2b Demonstrate knowledge of how to add and remove guides. 4.2c Demonstrate knowledge of guide properties. 4.2d Demonstrate knowledge of how to change the measurement unit on rulers. 12 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Digital Image Terminology Description: Digital imaging refers to the act of producing digital images or photographs, through the use of editing and computer image editing software. Digital imaging involves several activities, like the processing of the images as well as compression, printing, storage, and display. As a rule, cameras or other photographic devices are used to capture a physical scene and transform it into a digital image. The image can also be produced from an analog image. This project is designed to help you become familiar with terms which are used when working with digital images in Photoshop CS6. Steps for Completion: 1. Use the worksheet on the next page. 2. Define each term. Reference: LearnKey s Photoshop CS6 for Mac, Session 1: Understanding Image Types: Scanners, Digital Cameras, and Rasters, Rasterize, Additional Information LearnKey s Photoshop CS6, Session 1: Image Types and Resolution: Image Types, Rasterization and Aliasing Project Files: N/A Difficulty: Beginner Required Materials: Photoshop CS6 Objectives: 2.0 Identifying Design Elements When Preparing Images 2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of image-generating devices, their resulting image types, and how to access resulting images in Photoshop. 2.5a Demonstrate knowledge of digital photography/cameras. 2.5b Demonstrate knowledge of scanning. 2.5c Identify features of camera raw. 2.5d Identify the differences between scanned images, digital camera images, and camera raw. 2.6 Understand key terminology of digital images. 2.6a Demonstrate knowledge of key terminology of digital images. 13 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual
Digital Image Terminology Worksheet Instructions: Define each term. 1. Type: 2. Pixel: 3. Raster: 4. Vector: 5. Object: 6. Bitmap: 7. Render: 8. Path: 9. Resolution: 14 Session 1 Photoshop CS6 Projects Manual