Computers Class Adobe PHOTOSHOP Elements ESSENTIAL SKILLS Checklist

Print Name: ______Period: ______ Demonstrate how to access the “Circular Marquee” tool Module 1: Opening Files and explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Magnetic Lasso” tool and Demonstrate how to open a graphic/image file explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to set the image size & resolution when Demonstrate how to access the “Magic Wand” tool and opening/creating a new blank Photoshop project file explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to open a recently accessed Demonstrate how to access the “Quick Selection” tool and graphic/image file explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to open a new black graphic/image file Demonstrate how to access the “Type” tool and explain from a clipbard saved file what it is used for Demonstrate how to change the image size & resolution Demonstrate how to access the “Crop” tool and explain with a currently opened project what it is used for Explain where the project bin is located and what it is used Demonstrate how to access the “Recompose” tool and for. What does it show? explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Cookie Cutter” tool and Module 2: Using Layers explain what it is used for Explain where to view/access the “layers” payne/window Demonstrate how to access the “Straighten” tool and Explain why the order of layers is important explain what it is used for Explain what a “white/gray” checkerboard pattern Demonstrate how to access the “Red Eye Removal” tool represents in Photoshop and explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to unlock a background layer Demonstrate how to access the “Spot Healing Brush” tool Demonstrate how to add a new layer to a project and explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to delete a layer Demonstrate how to access the “Clone Stamp” tool and Demonstrate how to re-order project layers explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to hide a layer Demonstrate how to access the “Eraser” tool and explain Demonstrate how to merge layers together what it is used for Demonstrate how to group layers into a folder/bin Demonstrate how to access the “Brush” tool and explain Explain what the term “opacity” means & how to adjust a what it is used for layers opacity Demonstrate how to access the “Smart Brush” tool and explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Paint Bucket” tool and Module 3: Basic Tools explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Move” tool and explain Demonstrate how to access the “Gradient” tool and explain what it is used for what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Zoom” tool and explain Demonstrate how to access the “Custom Shape” tool and what it is used for explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Hand” tool and explain Demonstrate how to access the “Blur” tool and explain what it is used for what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Eyedroper” tool and Demonstrate how to access the “Sponge” tool and explain explain what it is used for what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Rectangular Marquee” tool and explain what it is used for

Computers Class Adobe PHOTOSHOP Elements ESSENTIAL SKILLS Checklist

Module 3: Basic Tools (continued) Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the “Render” effects catergory Demonstrate how to access the “Polygonal Lasso” tool and Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the explain what it is used for “Sharpen” effects catergory Demonstrate how to access the “Background Eraser” tool Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the and explain what it is used for “Sketch” effects catergory Demonstrate how to access the “Magic Eraser” tool and Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the explain what it is used for “Stylize” effects catergory Demonstrate how to access the “Color Replacement” tool and explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the “Texture” effects catergory Demonstrate how to access the “Pencil” tool and explain what it is used for Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the Demonstrate how to access the “Sharpen” tool and explain “Video” effects catergory what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “Smudge” tool and explain Module 5: File Saving & Naming what it is used for Demonstrate how to access the “save” and “save as” Demonstrate how to access the “Dodge” tool and explain options what it is used for Explain the difference between the “save” and “save as” Demonstrate how to access the “Burn” tool and explain options what it is used for Demonstrate how to save a Photoshop project file (PSD) to Demonstrate how to change/set “forground” & the “H” drive “background” colors Demonstrate how to save a Photoshop project as a “JPEG” Demonstrate how to change the drawing/brush line color type graphic file Demonstrate how to change the drawing/brush Line Color Demonstrate how to save a Photoshop project as a “TIFF” Demonstrate how to change the drawing/brush Pixel Size type graphic file with transparency Demonstrate how to change the drawing/brush Opacity Explain where to look to determine how to name a file in Demonstrate how to change the drawing/brush Brush class Type/Shape Demonstrate how to name a file correctly Explain the importance of never changing the file extension Module 4: Image Effects/Filters Demonstrate how to open the “Filter Gallery” Additional Notes: Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the ______“Artistic” effects catergory Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the ______“Blur” effects catergory ______ Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the ______“Brush Strokes” effects catergory Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the ______“Distort” effects catergory ______ Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the “Noise” effects catergory ______ Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the ______“Other” effects catergory ______ Demonstrate how to apply one of the effects from the “Pixelate” effects catergory ______