WDV 130 - Intro Photoshop for Web

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of digital images.
   1. Explain the basic definition of file formats.
   2. Identify various file formats as they pertain to digital media.
   3. Identify the appropriate file formats for digital media workflow.
   4. Describe the relationship between pixel dimension, resolution, and file size.
   5. Determine the correct size and resolution for a digital image in various projects.
   6. Crop, rotate, and resize a digital image.
   7. Optimize a digital image for web use. 
2. Assess how color is used in digital images.
   1. Differentiate between RGB, Index, and HTML color models used.
   2. Explain RGB, and Hexdecimal color models numbering system.
   3. Determine the best color mode for a given digital media purpose.
   4. Identify Internet resources for color palettes and groupings.
3. Evaluate Adobe Photoshop user interface.
   1. Identify and describe the function of the Photoshop menus.
   2. Identify and describe the function of the Photoshop tools.
   3. Manage workspace by utilizing various palettes.
   4. Customize and save a workspace.
   5. Identify and explain Photoshop preferences.
   6. Differentiate between application and document preferences.
4. Utilize Adobe Photoshop tools to prepare images for web.
   1. Open, crop, and save the image in the proper file format, color mode, and resolution.
   2. Repurpose (change the file format) of an image for web use.
   3. Optimize and image using the Save For Web feature.
5. Utilize Adobe Photoshop tools to modify and repair images.
   1. Use Photoshop tools to adjust image tonality.
   2. Use Photoshop color tools to modify and enhance image color.
   3. Utilize the paint tools to repair an image.
   4. Utilize the healing and stamp tools to repair an image.
   5. Utilize adjustment layers and selections tools to conduct basic image repair.
   6. Colorize an image.
6. Use Photoshop selection tools and layer masking.
   1. Modify color and tonality using selection tools and/or layer masking.
   2. Apply gradient layer masking to combine images.
   3. Apply layer mask to create a vignette.
7. Use Photoshop vector shape and type tools to create various symbols.
   1. Apply and combine custom shapes tools to create symbols.
   2. Apply text on a path to create a circular logo.
   3. Combine shapes and text to create symbols, logos, and banners.
8. Create a prototype for mobile and desktop applications.
   1. Apply Photoshop art board tools to create multi-page prototypes.
   2. Differentiate between mobile and desktop prototype settings.
9. Create animations and short videos.
   1. Apply Photoshop frame timeline settings to create a gif animation.
   2. Apply Photoshop video timeline settings to create a video from a still image.
   3. Create a video from a multiple still images.
   4. Add sound and test to video timeline.
   5. Combine existing videos into a new video.