Chapters & Exercises

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15

Photoshop Online Resources:

Adobe.com

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Work Area

The first lesson is an introduction on how to open images in Photoshop. This is where it all begins!

Goals for this Lesson

  • Open image files in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Select and use tools in the Tools panel.
  • Set options for a selected tool using the options bar.
  • Use various methods to zoom in to and out from an image.
  • Select, rearrange, and use panels.
  • Choose commands in panel and context menus.
  • Open and use a panel in the panel dock.
  • Undo actions to correct mistakes or to make different choices.

Assignment

  1. Read and follow the tutorial for Chapter 1: Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book.
  2. Download and complete the worksheet by typing in the answers. Print and submit the document in the bin when complete.  (5 Pts)
    Downloadable Worksheet
  3. Open a New Word Document and type out the answers to the Questions below. Write complete sentences and use proper spelling and grammar.  Be sure to type your name at the top.  Print and submit the document in the bin when complete.  (5 Pts)
    1. What do you do if you can’t find a tool that you know exists?
    2. How can you find the keyboard shortcut for a tool?
    3. How can you instantly hide or show all panels?
    4. What’s the quickest way to type in a specific zoom percentage?
    5. What magnification is the best representation of an image’s size on a web page?
    6. How can you open a panel that isn’t visible?
    7. What is the difference between a panel and an image window?
  4. Review the Key Concepts below.

Review

What are the 4 major file types you will be working in while using Photoshop?

.jpg

.png

.psd

.tiff

To hide all panels in Photoshop press the ___ key.

Tab

The asterisk (*) in the title tab of a Photoshop file means what?

The file has not been saved

What shortcut key on the keyboard selects the Zoom tool?

Z

A small triangle in the lower right corner of a tool button means what?

Other tools are available but hidden underneath that button

The shortcut to undo an action is

Control+ Z or Command + Z