Online Class: Photoshop Elements 12 (And Earlier Versions)

In this course, you will learn your way around Photoshop Elements 12 and prior versions.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 31
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,346
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

This Photoshop Elements tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about Photoshop Elements Version 12 as well as earlier versions.
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
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Lesson 1. The Artful Editor's Toolkit: Getting Started with Photoshop Elements

11 Points
The extensive course on Photoshop Elements offers a structured learning path from novice to expert, with hands-on lessons and assessments enhancing both practical skills and creative vision. By navigating the software's user-friendly interface, learners gain confidence in applying techniques that elevate their projects from basic edits to professional-quality creations.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Efficiently Categorizing and Editing Your Image Library

11 Points
Located in Adobe Photoshop Elements, the Organizer workspace provides a structured environment for importing, editing, and sharing photos, transforming chaotic collections into ordered digital galleries. Essential features, like the Album Panel and Instant Fix, offer practical solutions for photo management and enhancement.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Navigating Image Management and Enhancement

10 Points
Using smart tags aids in automating the image sorting process, analyzing image quality and attributes to enhance collection management without tedious manual input. This innovation is particularly beneficial for photographers handling large volumes of images, ensuring only top-quality content is prioritized and showcased, streamlining workflow and presentation.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Building and Managing Your Photographic Collections

11 Points
Organizing photos into albums and catalogs using Adobe Elements is essential for managing, preserving, and enjoying your digital memories efficiently. Through creating albums, smart albums, and catalogs, you streamline your workflow, allowing emotional connections to flourish through beautifully curated image collections.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Quick, Guided, Expert: Exploring Editing Modes

10 Points
The undoing and redoing of actions in Photoshop Elements are made simple, streamlining the creative process and fostering experimentation. Magnification tools and efficient project handling ensure detailed editing remains accessible without sacrificing the fluidity of creative exploration.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Color Models Unveiled

11 Points
Recognizing the significance of color in human perception leads us into a journey through color models and image modes, crucial for digital artistry. Effective color management ensures consistency across devices, enhancing both personal and commercial projects with a deep psychological impact.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Painting Tools: A Quick Dive into Adobe Elements

11 Points
With the unique Impressionist Brush, Adobe Elements recreates the iconic styles of legendary painters by converting digital images into works reminiscent of impressionist art. This tool invites exploration beyond realism, creating captivating visual narratives by blending colors with hand-painted textures.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Unleashing Creativity with Precision Tools

11 Points
The Marquee and Lasso families grant designers the power to make both geometric and freeform selections, enhancing their design potential. By experimenting with selections and advanced refining techniques, creators pioneer visual narratives, pushing artistic boundaries.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Brushstrokes of Digital Design: Mastering Filling and Stroking

10 Points
In the world of digital design, filling and stroking transform empty spaces into vibrant visuals by applying colors, gradients, and outlines. These tools allow designers to manipulate images seamlessly, turning simple concepts into captivating artwork.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Photo Editing Layers Explained

11 Points
In real-world applications, layers empower graphic design, providing edit independence and ease in handling client demands for composition adjustments. From branding campaigns to complex aesthetic undertakings, layers offer unmatched creativity and functionality.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Integrating Text with Images: A Deep Dive into Elements

11 Points
Exploring advanced text techniques, such as warping and blending modes, enhances the visual impact of designs by providing unique stylistic options. These features support creative storytelling and can transform text into a vibrant component of digital artwork.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. Mastering the Art of Vector Shape Creation in Graphic Design

11 Points
Explore the world of vector shapes, where mathematical precision meets creative freedom, allowing for infinite scalability and sharpness in design. This guide illuminates the foundational skills needed to draw, adjust, and style shapes using advanced graphic software tools.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13. Mastering the Art of Digital Retouching

11 Points
Delve into the world of digital darkroom tools, exploring how to enhance and recompose images with finesse using software like Adobe Photoshop Elements. With tools like the Healing Brush and vibrant filters, you can craft stunning visuals that captivate and inspire, telling more vivid and meaningful stories.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14. Photography's Quintessential Quartet: Light, Color, and More

11 Points
Contrast creates a visual dance between light and shadows, enhancing depth and attention in photographs. High contrast images catch the eye with stark visuals, while low contrast scenes evoke a soft, dreamy feel.
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15. Empowering Creativity with Adobe Elements

61 Points
Adobe Elements' slide show feature offers an engaging medium for storytelling, allowing users to narrate experiences through a combination of images, music, and dynamic transitions. This creative potential turns personal milestones into compelling presentations, rich with emotional depth and educational value.
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What do you think about this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
212
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what graphics editing software is and what PS Elements capabilities are.
  • Define the organizer workspace.
  • Describe working with images in organizer.
  • Describe creating albums and catalogs.
  • Describe edit modes.
  • Describe the basics of color.
  • Describe painting tools.
  • Describe making selections.
  • Describe filling and stroking.
  • Describe layers.
  • Describe text.
  • Create Shapes
  • Describe other editing tools.
  • Describe lighting, color, contrast and clarity.
  • Demonstrate printing, sharing, and creating.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Photoshop Elements 12 (And Earlier Versions)
Course Number: 8900194
Lessons Rating: 4.50 / 5 Stars (26 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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