Introduction to Raster Graphics and Photoshop

• What are Raster Graphics?
• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Purpose and uses
  • Photoshop interface overview

Session 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

1. Opening Photoshop and Creating a New Document
   • Launching Photoshop
   • Creating a new document
     • Setting dimensions, resolution, and color mode
2. Photoshop Interface Overview
   • Menu bar
   • Tools panel
   • Options bar
   • Panels (Layers, Color, Properties, etc.)
   • Workspace customization

Session 2: Basic Tools and Operations

1. Navigating the Workspace
   • Zooming and panning
   • Hand tool
   • Zoom tool
2. Basic Tools
   • Move tool
   • Marquee tools (Rectangular, Elliptical)
   • Lasso tools (Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, Magnetic Lasso)
   • Quick Selection tool and Magic Wand tool

Session 3: Working with Layers

1. Introduction to Layers
   • What are layers?
   • Creating and managing layers
2. Basic Layer Operations
   • Selecting, moving, and resizing layers
   • Layer opacity and blending modes
   • Locking and grouping layers

Session 4: Editing and Retouching Photos

1. Cropping and Resizing Images
   • Crop tool
   • Image size and canvas size
2. Basic Photo Adjustments
   • Brightness/Contrast
   • Levels
   • Color Balance
3. Retouching Tools
   • Clone Stamp tool
   • Healing Brush tool
   • Spot Healing Brush tool
   • Patch tool

Session 5: Adding Text and Shapes

1. Text Tool
   • Adding and editing text
   • Text formatting options
   • Text layers
2. Shape Tools
   • Rectangle, Ellipse, Line, Custom Shape tools
   • Shape layer properties

Session 6: Applying Filters and Effects

1. Using Filters
   • Filter Gallery
   • Common filters (Blur, Sharpen, Noise)
2. Layer Styles and Effects
   • Drop shadow
   • Bevel and Emboss
   • Stroke

Session 7: Saving and Exporting

1. Saving Your Work
   • PSD format
   • Save As options
2. Exporting Images
   • Export As
   • Save for Web
   • Different file formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF)

Introduction to Raster Graphics and Photoshop

• Raster Graphics: Images composed of pixels, each with a defined color. Common formats include JPEG, PNG, and GIF.
• Photoshop: A powerful raster graphics editor used for photo editing, digital art, and graphic design.

Session 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

1. Opening Photoshop and Creating a New Document
   • Launch Photoshop by clicking the icon or searching for it.
   • To create a new document, go to File > New.
     • Dimensions: Set the width and height (e.g., 1920×1080 pixels).
     • Resolution: Standard for web is 72 dpi, for print is 300 dpi.
     • Color Mode: RGB for digital, CMYK for print.
2. Photoshop Interface Overview
   • Menu Bar: Contains dropdown menus (File, Edit, Image, etc.).
   • Tools Panel: Located on the left, contains tools for editing.
   • Options Bar: Displays options for the currently selected tool.
   • Panels: Located on the right, includes Layers, Color, Properties, etc.
   • Workspace: Can be customized via Window > Workspace.

Session 2: Basic Tools and Operations

1. Navigating the Workspace
   • Zoom Tool: Shortcut Z, click to zoom in/out.
   • Hand Tool: Shortcut H, click and drag to move around the canvas.
2. Basic Tools
   • Move Tool: Shortcut V, move selected layers or selections.
   • Marquee Tools: Rectangular (M) and Elliptical, create selections.
   • Lasso Tools: Freeform (L), Polygonal, Magnetic, create custom selections.
   • Quick Selection Tool: Shortcut W, select areas based on color and texture.
   • Magic Wand Tool: Shortcut W, select areas with similar colors.

Session 3: Working with Layers

1. Introduction to Layers
   • Layers are like stacked sheets of transparent paper.
   • Create new layers via Layer > New > Layer or the Layers panel.
2. Basic Layer Operations
   • Select a layer by clicking on it in the Layers panel.
   • Move layers with the Move Tool.
   • Adjust layer opacity in the Layers panel.
   • Change blending modes (e.g., Multiply, Screen) for effects.
   • Lock layers to prevent changes.
   • Group layers by selecting multiple layers and pressing Ctrl+G.

Session 4: Editing and Retouching Photos

1. Cropping and Resizing Images
   • Crop Tool: Shortcut C, click and drag to crop the image.
   • Image Size: Go to Image > Image Size to adjust dimensions.
   • Canvas Size: Go to Image > Canvas Size to change the canvas area.
2. Basic Photo Adjustments
   • Brightness/Contrast: Go to Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast.
   • Levels: Adjust shadows, midtones, and highlights via Image > Adjustments > Levels.
   • Color Balance: Adjust color tones via Image > Adjustments > Color Balance.
3. Retouching Tools
   • Clone Stamp Tool: Shortcut S, copy parts of an image.
   • Healing Brush Tool: Shortcut J, fix imperfections.
   • Spot Healing Brush Tool: Shortcut J, quickly remove blemishes.
   • Patch Tool: Shortcut J, repair larger areas.

Session 5: Adding Text and Shapes

1. Text Tool
   • Text Tool: Shortcut T, click to add text.
   • Formatting: Use the Options bar to change font, size, color.
   • Text appears on its own layer in the Layers panel.
2. Shape Tools
   • Rectangle, Ellipse, Line Tools: Create basic shapes.
   • Custom Shape Tool: Choose from a variety of shapes.
   • Shapes have their own layer and can be edited in the Properties panel.

Session 6: Applying Filters and Effects

1. Using Filters
   • Access filters via Filter > Filter Gallery.
   • Common filters: Blur (Gaussian Blur), Sharpen (Unsharp Mask), Noise (Add Noise).
2. Layer Styles and Effects
   • Layer Styles: Access via Layer > Layer Style or double-click the layer.
   • Common effects: Drop Shadow, Bevel and Emboss, Stroke.

Session 7: Saving and Exporting

1. Saving Your Work
   • Save your project as a PSD to keep layers and settings (File > Save As).
2. Exporting Images
   • Use File > Export > Export As for various formats.
   • Use File > Export > Save for Web for web-optimized images.
   • Choose formats: JPEG for photos, PNG for transparency, TIFF for high quality.