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Essentials for Design Adobe Photoshop CS2, Level One, 2/E
Gary PoyssickTampa, Florida

ISBN-10: 0131877437
ISBN-13:  9780131877436

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2006
Format:  Paper; 448 pp
Published:  10/27/2005
Status: Out of Print


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Ideal for introductory and advanced level courses in computer graphics, desktop publishing and/or web design software applications.

 

THE FIRST TRUE ACADEMIC SERIES FOR GRAPHICS!

 

The Essentials for Design series offers a learning-by-doing approach that encourages students to grasp application related concepts as they expand their skills through hands-on tutorials. The titles offer a clean, easy-to-follow, full color layout with two different levels available. Instructor Resource CD-ROMs include assessments, PowerPoint presentation materials, and additional projects.


Features

 

  • NEW! Includes 3-CD set with student files, trial software, and software-based  training.
  • Coverage of the latest computer graphics applications from Adobe, Macromedia, and more.
  • Full color interior design, enhanced with screen shots.
  • Extensive End of Chapter exercises include Summary, Key Terms, Multiple Choice, Discussion Questions, Skill Drills, Challenges and a Portfolio Builder exercise for every chapter.
  • Each chapter begins with a Why Would I Do This section to give students a context for what they will learn in the chapter and Visual Summary so they can see their end result.
  • “Extend Your Knowledge”, “If You Have Problems”, and “Careers In Design” sections help students apply their knowledge.
  • Full instructor supplement package includes PowerPoint Presentations, Computerized Test Bank, as well as Web CT and Blackboard options –Level 1 has complete courses and level 2 has TIF conversions. 

 


New To This Edition

  • NEW! Includes 3-CD set with student files, trial software, and software-based  training.

  • Table of Contents

    INTRODUCTION                               

     

    CHAPTER 1 Taking a Tour of Photoshop CS2

    Lesson 1 Opening and Saving Images     

    Lesson 2 Exploring the Photoshop Environment

    Lesson 3 Managing Palettes

    Lesson 4 Establishing Personal Preferences

    Lesson 5 Using the Bridge Application

    Lesson 6 Understanding the Photoshop Toolbox

    Lesson 7 Exploring Selection Tools

    Lesson 8 Working with Painting Tools

    Lesson 9 Moving Around an Image

     

    Chapter 2 Using Selection Techniques

    Lesson 1                Creating Elliptical and Rectangular Selections

    Lesson 2                Adding and Removing Parts of a Selection

    Lesson 3                Feathering a Selection

    Lesson 4                Creating Polygonal Selections

    Lesson 5                Working with the Magnetic Lasso Tool

    Lesson 6                Transforming Selections

    Lesson 7                Using Transformations to Create New Artwork

    Lesson 8                Saving and Loading Selections

     

    Chapter 3 Working with Layers

    Lesson 1                Using Layers

    Lesson 2                Creating Composite Images Using Layers

    Lesson 3                Adding Type Layers

    Lesson 4                Merging Layers

    Lesson 5                Working with Layer Styles

    Lesson 6                Working with Shape Layers

    Lesson 7                Using Layer Masks

     

    Chapter 4    Painting and Using Color

    Lesson 1                Working with the Brushes Palette

    Lesson 2                Working with Color Modes

    Lesson 3                Painting with Color

    Lesson 4                Using the Swatches Palette

    Lesson 5                Creating Blends

    Lesson 6                Removing Color with the Eraser Tools

    Lesson 7                Using the Pencil Tool

     

    Chapter 5 Using Type Elements

    Lesson 1                Creating Type Elements with the Type Tool

    Lesson 2                Controlling Type Attributes

    Lesson 3                Managing Type Lasers

    Lesson 4                Working with Paragraphs

    Lesson 5                Distorting Type

    Lesson 6                Creating Type Masks

     

    Chapter 6 Using Filters

    Lesson 1                Using the Filter Gallery

    Lesson 2                Using the Extract Filter

    Lesson 3                Combining Filters and Masks

    Lesson 4                Using Filters to Create Custom Textures

    Lesson 5                Using Filters and Displacement Maps

    Lesson 6                Using the Liquify Filter

     

    Chapter 7 Photoshop and the Web

    Lesson 1                Preparing Images for the Web

    Lesson 2                Creating a Background for a Web Page

    Lesson 3                Creating Graphic Assets

    Lesson 4                Adding Text

    Lesson 5                Slicing Images

    Lesson 6                Saving an Image as HTML

    Lesson 7                Editing HTML Code

    Lesson 8                Creating Image Maps

     

    Chapter 8 Printing and Publishing

    Lesson 1 Image Resolution

    Lesson 2 Image Size and Page Orientation

    Lesson 3 Printing from within Photoshop

    Lesson 4 Color Printing

    Lesson 5 Spot Color Printing

    Lesson 6 Working with Print Options

    Lesson 7 Preparing Images for Use in Other Applications

    Lesson 8 Spot Color Printing

     

    Integrating Project

    Task Guide

    Glossary

    Index


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    • Essentials for Design Adobe® Photoshop® CS, Level 1
      Poyssick
      ©2004  |  Prentice Hall  |  Paper; 384 pp  |  Instock
      ISBN-10: 013146731X  |  ISBN-13: 9780131467316
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    Your True Academic Design Series

     

    Hands-on tutorials with a project orientation designed to provide a thorough

    knowledge and understanding of graphic design

     

    Features:

    •    Extensive End-of-Chapter Exercises include three levels of reinforcement exercises that emphasize hands-on skill development.

    •    Portfolio Builder exercises at the end of every chapter require creative problem solving and the application of learned skills. The completed projects can be combined into a portfolio that will impress at job interviews.

    •    Integrating Projects are designed to reflect real-world graphic design work, drawing on skills learned throughout the text.

    •    Careers in Design feature offers advice, tips, and resources that will help you on your path to a successful career.

    •    Full color format throughout!

     

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    Your online resource for mastering graphic design

     

    • Interactive Study Guide
    • Data Project Files
    • Online Exercises and Additional Projects
    • Recent IT Articles
    • Student Career Center
    • . . . and much, much more!

     

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