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Course Title:   Photoshop CS4 Basic and Advanced

Basic

What is Photoshop CS4 Basic?

Adobe® Photoshop® has been an indispensable image editing software application for many years. As an aspiring graphic designer, you would like to familiarise yourself with image creation and editing using this software.

Why should I study Photoshop CS4?

Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 is a tool that you will use to prepare yourself for your career as a Graphic or Web Designer.

Photoshop CS4 Course Structure

    * Tactics for Winning
    * Getting started
    * Working with Image selections
    * Working with layers
    * Adjusting images
    * Retouching images
    * Resizing images
    * Preparing finished images


Photoshop CS4 Basic: Programme Outcomes

Getting started

    * File types
    * The Photoshop environment
    * Getting help


Working with image selections

    * Selection techniques
    * Modifying selections


Working with layers

    * Creating layers
    * Modifying layers
    * Using Type layers
    * Using layer effects


Adjusting images

    * Image modes
    * Hue/saturation and vibrance adjustments
    * Levels adjustments


Retouching images

    * Repairing image defects
    * Painting
    * Using the background eraser
    * Using filters


Resizing images

    * Image resolution
    * Image canvas size


Preparing finished images

    * Images for Web use
    * Images for print use
    * Outputting images
    * Importing images


Course Duration

This course should take you approximately 6 months to complete

Assessment and Award

You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in Photoshop CS4 Basic.

Advanced

What is Photoshop CS4 Advanced?

You may want to enhance the images and work with videos. In this course, you'll work with the advanced tools and features available in Photoshop CS4. You will enhance your ability to create accurate masks and image effects, to retouch images, to work with video files, and to automate repetitive tasks.

Why should I study Photoshop CS4?

Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 is a tool that you will use to prepare yourself for your career as a Graphic or Web Designer.

Photoshop CS4 Advanced Course Structure

    * Fills and overlays
    * Masks
    * Vector paths
    * Creative image effects
    * Automating Tasks


Photoshop CS4 advanced: Programme Outcomes

Fills and overlays

    * Filling image areas
    * Gradients and patterns
    * Fills and overlays


Masks

    * Mask channels
    * Layer masks
    * Grayscale masks
    * Clipping masks


Vector paths

    * Creating vector paths
    * Editing vector paths
    * Vector masks
    * Paths for creative imagery


Creative image effects

    * Painted effects
    * Warping
    * Efficient compositing
    * Vanishing point
    * Smart filters
    * Layer comps
    * Images for video


Automating tasks

    * Actions
    * Organizing actions
    * Batch processing
    * Customizing Photoshop


Course Duration

This course should take you approximately 6 months to complete

Assessment and Award

You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in Photoshop CS4 basic and advanced.

Is this the right course for you – QUESTIONNAIRE

Do this questionnaire to find out if this is the right qualification for you. Answer Yes or No.

   1. Would you like a job in Graphic Design?
   2. Would you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of Graphic or Web design?
   3. Does your dream (ideal job) require you to creatively work with technology?
   4. Do you think that a Certificate in Photoshop CS4 will increase your chances of receiving a promotion at work?
   5. Do you have work experience in Graphic Design, but no formal certification?
   6. Do you need a Certificate, but you just don’t have the time to study?
   7. Would you like to study with a College that will support you every step of the way?


If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then a Certificate in Photoshop CS4 is the right programme of study for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, perhaps you should consider registering for one of our other career skills courses.

Other Career Skills Courses You May Be Interested In

    * CorelDraw X3
    * Digital Photography


If you are interested in one of these courses, please contact one of our Student Registrars and ask them for more information. They will be happy to help you.

College:	College SA
School:	Computer School
Course:	Photoshop CS4 Basic and Advanced
Award type:	College SA Programme
SAQA Programme ID:	N/A
NQF Level:	N/A
Certificate issued by:	College SA

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