In this engaging, web-based title, students become Photoshop experts as they create and produce their own digital scrapbooks. As they complete Introduction to Photoshop, students learn the history of the photograph, how to capture their own high-quality digital photographs, how to edit and apply effects to a photograph, and much more. Introduction to Photoshop is a perfect supplement to a media arts, web design, or photography course.
Benefits & Features
- Includes easy-to-follow, self-paced projects that help students learn the benefits and features of Photoshop
- Designed to be used with Adobe Photoshop
- No textbooks or paper required
Activity 8
Explore Photoshop
Activity 11
Practice Retouching Techniques
Activity 18
Superimpose Images of Your Choice
Extension Activity 2
Blur the Background
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- 24/7 access from anywhere, any device
- Printable marking sheets
Specifications
Grade: 6-8, 9-12
Item #: TB-TPS-iA
ISBN: 978-1-626894-20-4
Author: Created and Published by TechnoKids in Partnership with B.E. Publishing
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction to Photoshop
Skill Summary
Unit 1: Digital Photographs
Activity 1
Learn About Cameras and Artists
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understand the history of the camera and its connection to artists
Activity 2
Study the Digital Camera
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explain how a digital camera takes a picture
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compare digital cameras to conventional film cameras
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label the parts of a digital camera
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list the benefits to using a digital camera
Activity 3
Explore Elements of Design in Photography
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understand how the elements of design: form, color, texture, shape, space and lines apply to photography
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take a picture using different lighting to see how it affects form
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take a picture with layers to see how layers add depth
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experiment with color to attract attention or set a mood
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explore magnification and perspective to enhance texture and patterns in a subject
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take a picture to emphasize or change a shape
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learn how an object differs in an open area or framed space
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take a picture using lines to draw the eye to a focal point
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take a picture that has a vanishing point
Activity 4
View Digital Scrapbooks
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examine different types of digital scrapbook
Activity 5
Gain Photography Tips
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apply photography tips to take high-quality digital photographs
Activity 6
Prepare a Photography Collection
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take high-quality digital photographs
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apply the elements of design to assemble a photo collection
Review 1
Digital Photography
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list the benefits to using a digital camera
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provide photography tips to emphasize elements of design
Unit 2: Filtering Fun
Activity 7
About Photoshop
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recognize the tasks that can be completed using photo editing software
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list professions that use Photoshop to complete their work
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describe how Photoshop can be used to complete school work
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identify photo editing software
Activity 8
Explore Photoshop
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label the parts of the program window
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label the parts of the Tools panel
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right click to display a flyout menu of tools
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discover the location of tools on the Tools panel
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select tool options on the Options Bar
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close, move, minimize, and open panels
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reset a panel or workspace
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Activity 9
Have Fun with Filters
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open a picture in Photoshop
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rotate an image
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adjust magnification
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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apply filter effects to transform the appearance of a picture
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adjust the filter effect settings by adjusting the sliders for each option
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apply multiple filters to the same photo
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reorder filter layers
Activity 10
Create a Scrapbook Page
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understand the purpose of layers
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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select a layer
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adjust the position of a layer to change the stacking order
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add a text layer
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move text
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arrange multiple pictures in a document to create a scrapbook page
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save as a Photoshop file
Review 2
Photoshop Terms and Tools
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match photo editing terms to their definition
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identify Photoshop tool functions
Skill Review 1
The Art of an Urban Landscape
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apply photography tips to take high-quality digital photographs
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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apply filter effects to transform the appearance of a picture
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adjust the filter effect settings by adjusting the sliders for each option
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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adjust the position of a layer to change the stacking order
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add a text layer
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move text
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arrange multiple pictures in a document to create a poster
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
Unit 3: Classic Touch Ups
Activity 11
Practice Retouching Techniques
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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adjust magnification
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trim the edges of a picture using the Crop Tool
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correct red eye using the Red Eye Tool
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remove blemishes using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
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remove imperfections using the Healing Brush Tool
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enhance the color of a picture by adjusting the levels\
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save the file as a JPEG
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Activity 12
Retouch a Photograph of Your Choice
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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retouch a photo to remove imperfections and improve the quality
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trim the edges of a picture using the Crop Tool
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correct red eye using the Red Eye Tool
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remove blemishes using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
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remove imperfections using the Healing Brush Tool
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enhance the color of a picture by adjusting the levels
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
Activity 13
Create a Scrapbook Page with Layer Styles
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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adjust the layer style effect settings
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add a text layer that describes the picture
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move text
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design a scrapbook page with a picture and text
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save as a Photoshop file
Review 3
Retouching Tools and Terms
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recognize the meaning of photo editing terms
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match Photoshop tools to their function
Skill Review 2
Touch It Up!
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apply photography tips to take high-quality digital photographs
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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retouch a photo to remove imperfections and improve the quality
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trim the edges of a picture using the Crop Tool
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correct red eye using the Red Eye Tool
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remove blemishes using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
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remove imperfections using the Healing Brush Tool
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enhance the color of a picture by adjusting the levels
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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adjust the layer style effect settings
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save as a Photoshop file
Unit 4: Recolor the World
Activity 14
Experiment with Adjustments
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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adjust Exposure to change light balance
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adjust Hue/Saturation to alter color shade or tint
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apply a Photo Filter Adjustment to place a color overlay on top of a photo
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use the Channel Mixer to create high quality gray scale, sepia, or other tint
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turn a picture into a negative with the Invert Adjustment
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reduce the amount of color in an image using Posterize Adjustment
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change a photo to black and white with the Threshold Adjustment
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blend colors together with the Gradient Map Adjustment
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set the amount of process colors using Selective Color adjustment
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correct lighting problems with Shadows/Highlights adjustment
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convert a photo to gray scale with the Desaturate adjustment
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copy color from one area to another with Match Color adjustment
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replace a color for another with Replace Color adjustment
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evenly distribute brightness level with Equalize adjustment
Activity 15
Recolor a Photograph of Your Choice
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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recolor a photo using the Adjustment commands to produce an artistic effect
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save the file as a JPEG
Activity 16
Create a Scrapbook Page with Brush Strokes
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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adjust the layer style effect settings
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apply paint or add stamps using the Brush Tool
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remove brush strokes with the Eraser Tool
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remove brush strokes with the Rectangular or Elliptical Marquee Tool
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decorate a scrapbook page with paint
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add a text layer that describes the picture
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move text
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save as a Photoshop file
Review 4
About Adjustment Commands
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identify the adjustment command to complete the photo editing task
Skill Review 3
The Art of Still Life
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apply photography tips to take high-quality digital photographs
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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recolor a photo using the Adjustment commands to produce an artistic effect
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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adjust the layer style effect settings
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apply paint or add stamps using the Brush Tool
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remove brush strokes with the Eraser Tool
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remove brush strokes with the Rectangular or Elliptical Marquee Tool
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create a poster that has photos of a still life arrangement
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save as a Photoshop file
Unit 5: I Cannot Believe My Eyes
Activity 17
Explore Techniques to Superimpose Images
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open a photo
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unlock the background
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rename, add, and reorder layers
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remove areas that are similar colors using the Magic Wand Tool
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remove a rectangular area using the Rectangular Marquee Tool
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remove an irregular area that has straight lines using the Polygonal Lasso Tool
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remove an irregular area that has curvy lines using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
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adjust the Tolerance to fine tune a tool option
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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soften the edges of a picture using the Gaussian Blur filter effect
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adjust the color of a picture using Adjustment commands
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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combine pictures together to make an unbelievable scene look "real"
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
Activity 18
Superimpose Images of Your Choice
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combine two images to make a fake photo look real
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open or place a picture
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unlock the background
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rename, add, and reorder layers
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remove the background using multiple methods
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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adjust layer order
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apply filter effects to transform the appearance of a picture
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recolor a photo using the Adjustment commands
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apply layer styles
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
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Activity 19
Create a Scrapbook Page with Shapes
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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adjust the layer style effect settings
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decorate a scrapbook page with paint using the Brush Tool
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add a text layer that describes the picture
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move text
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draw shapes
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change the fill, gradient, or pattern of a shape
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set the outline properties of a shape
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arrange picture, text, and shapes to create a scrapbook page
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save as a Photoshop file
Review 5
Fun Photoshop Tools
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identify the Photoshop tool to complete the task
Skill Review 4
In Jail
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combine two images to make a fake photo look real
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open or place a picture
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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unlock the background
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rename, add, and reorder layers
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remove the background using multiple methods
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply filter effects to transform the appearance of a picture
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recolor a photo using the Adjustment commands
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apply layer styles
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draw and format shapes
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save as a Photoshop file
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export as a PNG file
Unit 6: Be Creative
Activity 20
Transform a Photo of Your Choice
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transform a photo using various photo editing techniques
Activity 21
Create a Scrapbook Page with Bending Text
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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apply layer styles to add a shadow, glow, bevel, or overlay to objects
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adjust the layer style effect settings
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bend text on a path using the Horizontal Type Tool
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draw a custom shape
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adjust the direction, startpoint, and endpoint of text
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move text
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create a scrapbook page with pictures, text, layer styles, brush strokes, and shapes
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save as a Photoshop file
Review 6
Photoshop Review
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label the parts of the Photoshop workspace
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recognize the meaning of photo editing terms
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match Photoshop tools to their function
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identify keyboard shortcuts to complete tasks in Photoshop
Unit 7: Digital Scrapbook
Activity 22
Create a Digital Scrapbook
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output Photoshop files as a contact sheet, pdf presentation, or web gallery
Unit 8: Extension Activities
Extension Activity 1
Gain Even More Photography Tips
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apply photography tips to take high-quality digital photographs
Extension Activity 2
Blur the Background
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highlight an object in the foreground using photo editing techniques
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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trace an outline of an area with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
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invert a selection
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blur a background with the Gaussian Blur or Motion Blur options
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deselect a selected area
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
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Extension Activity 3
Crop a Picture into a Shape
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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crop a photo into a shape
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select an area with the Elliptical Marquee Tool
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invert a selection to remove the background
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fill an area with color using the Paint Bucket Tool
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deselect a selection
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save the file as a JPEG
Extension Activity 4
Fill a Word with a Picture
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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create a stencil to crop a picture into text
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unlock a background
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use the Horizontal or Vertical Type Mask Tool to add stencil text
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set font and font size
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position stencil over picture
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save the file as a JPEG
Extension Activity 5
Straighten a Picture
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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straighten a photo using the Content Aware feature
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save the file as a JPEG
Extension Activity 6
Color Part of a Grayscale Picture
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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change the image to grayscale using the Desaturate adjustment command
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restore part of the photo using the History Brush Tool
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accent a grayscale photo with color
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
Extension Activity 7
Discover the Lost City of Atlantis
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combine two images to make a fake photo look real
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open or place a picture
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create a duplicate copy of a picture
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unlock the background
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use Quick Mask Mode to remove the background from a photo
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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rename, add, and reorder layers
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apply filter effects to soften the edges of an image
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recolor a photo using the Adjustment commands
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save as a Photoshop file
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export as a PNG file
Extension Activity 8
Create a Reflection
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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add text to a document
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move an object
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duplicate a layer
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flip the orientation of an object
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adjust the opacity of a layer
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apply filter effects to transform the appearance of a reflection
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place a picture into a document
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resize, rotate, warp, and move a picture on a layer
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
Extension Activity 9
Wrap Text into a Custom Shape
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set document attributes including size and color mode
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draw a custom shape
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fill a shape with words
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format the orientation, font, size, alignment, color and shape of text
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resize, rotate, and move an object
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save as a Photoshop file
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export a file as a PNG
Marking Sheets
Photoshop Rubric