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Eclectic Academy

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0: Getting Down to Basics Part 2 (Win)

IMPORTANT! This class is only for the Windows version of Elements 5. Elements 5 for the Mac has not yet been released, but the class for PSE 4 for Mac can be found here. Due to the amount of content in this class, you will have two weeks (rather than the usual one week) to complete each lesson. This is PART 2 . You MUST have taken Part 1 before Part 2.

This is the second part of a two-part BEGINNING course. If you are upgrading to Elements 5 and have taken previous classes for Elements 4, you will find much repetition in the basics of using Elements. The new features are included in the class, but overall, it is a basic introductory class for Elements 5 . Tools and features change from version to version, but the basic facts do not; therefore, much of this class will be review for people who have been using Elements for a while. I have to keep the course content consistent with a level 1 class.

 PSE 3.0

For Windows

There is a new kid on the block! A new and exciting version of Photoshop Elements has been released! Photoshop Elements 5 is packed with new features and a whole new look!


The class is the second of a two part class for the Windows version of Photoshop Elements 5.0, and because this is an Overview course, it covers the interface, basic photo editing, some special effects, and the new features of the software. We will also cover using the Organizer to manage your photos. Each week there will be a section called Picture Perfect that deals with editing and improving your photos, and a section called Creative Corner that deals with the more artistic effects Elements is so good at, so whatever your intended use for Photoshop Elements 5, there’s something for everyone.

Elements 5 Questions and Answers
Elements 5 Upgrade Guide

Prerequisites:

You must have Photoshop Elements 5.0 installed. This class covers PSE 5 only. There are other classes for Photoshop Elements 1, 2, 3, and 4.

You will have two weeks (rather than the usual one week) to complete each lesson. This is PART 2 . You must take Part 1 before taking Part 2. To see what will be covered in boths part of the class, go to the syllabus.

An understanding of your computer and operating system is required. You must know how to unzip a file, locate it on your hard drive, and open it in Elements once you have unzipped it. You must understand the use of menus (File > Open, or any other command) and keyboard shortcuts. This means knowing how to use commands for your operating system, such as control + C means copy and control + V means paste.

To post homework, you will have to be able to either build a simple webpage, use one of the free web hosts or photo gallery sites. Ideas for free or low cost web space can be found here: http://www.northlite.net/homework.htm If you are really new to web pages then I suggest one of the gallery sites like Yahoo Photos which is free or pbase which is very reasonable. Neither of those options require you to know any html.

 

Links:

Ideas where to post homework if you need space
Sara's Elements 5 Answers
Sara's Elements 5 Upgrade Guide
Photoshop Elements User Learning Center for PSE 5

 

Enrollment:

Classes are $30 for a six week session. Enroll for this class at  Eclectic Academy!

 

Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as the course is currrently in development.

Weeks 1-2: Correcting Photos

Selections: Using the Marquee tools, Magic Wand, Lassos
Magic Selection Brush and the Selection Brush
Magic Extractor
Modifying Selections
Using the Selection Menu
Saving and Loading Selections
Defringe Command
Adjustment Layers
Hue/Saturation Dialog
Creative Corner: Creating a Snaphot
Picture Perfect: Removing Chromatic Aberrations

Weeks 3-4 : Styles, Filters, and Text

Layer Styles in PSE 5
Filter Gallery
Styles
Effects
Filters
Vector vs. Bitmap: What's the Difference?
Working with the Text Tool
Creative Corner: Cookie Cutters
Picture Perfect: Cropping Basics and the Rule of Thirds

Weeks 5-6 : Cropping and Styling

Printing Your Photos
Resolution and Resizing Revisited: Resizing Photos for Printing
Contact Sheets
Photo Packages and Custom Layouts
Slideshows
Web Galleries
Working with the Vector Shape Tool
Creative Corner: Fading an Image into Another Image: Layer Masks in Elements 5
Picture Perfect: Batch Processing with Process Multiple Files

 

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