We would be conducting a Learning Course for Adobe Photoshop for the Web in the

following weeks.

These Learning Sessions are useful for people wanting to start learning Adobe
Photoshop and moreover, on those wanting to use it in enhancing their current blogs, or
developing their own web sites. Some sessions would also cover basic image
manipulation which can be used for editing photos taken from your cameras. However,
since this is a full course, signees are expected to attend all sessions.

Each session would be roughly 2 hours. Assignments and projects are expected to be given
after every session so you can continue learning at home.

Requirements:
Laptop
Photoshop CS4 (available on Adobe.com, 1 month free trial)
Attendance of all sessions is a must

The topics covered for these sessions are listed below.

SESSION 1

1. Internet & Web Design Fundamental

a. Web Browsers
b. Understanding HTML and CSS
c. Monitor Resolution

2. Photoshop Basics
a. Photoshop Preferences
b. Photoshop Toolbox
c. Tool settings on the Options Bar
d. Photoshop Application Bar
e. Exploring Panels
f. Touring the Document Window

3. Navigating in Photoshop
a. Create a new Image
b. Using Grids/Guides/Rulers
c. Saving your work

4. Understanding Web File Formats

a. Raster vs. Vector
b. Web Graphic File Formats (JPG, PNG, GIF)
 c. Basic image Optimization for GIF
d. Basic Image Optimization for JPG
e. Basic Image Optimization for PNG

5. Resizing for Web Output

a. Understanding Resolution
b. Image Size Dialog

SESSION 2
6. Working with Selections -- (Quick Intro to Layers)
a. Shape –Based selections
b. Transforming Selections
c. Color Based Selection
d. Using Quick Mask Mode
e. Saving and reusing selections
f. Editing Alpha Channels

SESSION 3
7. Photoshop Layers (part 1)
a. Understanding Layers
b. Removing Objects from Background
c. Combining Images Together
d. Using Free Transform
e. Opacity and Blending Modes

SESSION 4 (part 2)
f. Special Effects and Layer Styles
g. Creating Web Buttons
h. Type Fundamentals
i. Type on the Web
j. Understanding Styles
k. Create a Website Header

SESSION 5
8. Creating Background and Textures
a. Background Techniques
b. Tiling Backgrounds
c. Gradient Backgrounds