• About the PDF file format 
• Understanding RGB and CMYK color models 
• Image size vs. Resolution – What’s the difference? 
• Pixel Aspect Ratio – Are all pixels square? 
• Bits per channel – What does that mean? 
• Alpha Channel – Why is this important to us? 

Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at their discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. 

• Restoring default preferences 
• Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop 
• Using the tools 
• Sampling a color 
• Working with tools and tool properties 
• Undoing actions in Photoshop 
• More about panels and panel locations 

• Strategy for retouching 
• Resolution and image size 
• Opening a file with Adobe Bridge 
• Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop 
• Adjusting the color and tone 
• Using the Spot Healing Brush tool 
• Applying a content-aware patch 
• Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool 
• Sharpening the image 

• About selecting and selection tools 
• Using Cloud Documents 
• Using the Magic Wand tool 
• Using the Quick Selection tool 
• Moving a selected area 
• Using the Object Selection tool 
• Manipulating selections 
• Selecting with the lasso tools 
• Rotating a selection 
• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool 
• Selecting from a center point 
• Resizing and copying a selection 
• Cropping an image 

• About layers 
• Using the Layers panel 
• Rearranging layers 
• Applying a gradient to a layer 
• Applying a layer style 
• Adding an adjustment layer 
• Updating layer effects 
• Adding a border 
• Flattening and saving files 

• Improving a snapshot 
• Adjusting facial features with Liquify 
• Blurring a background 
• Creating a panorama 
• Filling empty areas when cropping 
• Correcting image distortion 
• Extending depth of field 
• Removing objects using Content-Aware Fill 
• Adjusting perspective in an image 

• Working with masks and channels 
• Using Select and Mask and Select Subject 
• Creating a quick mask 
• Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp 
• Using an alpha channel to create a shadow 
• Working with masks and channels 

• About type 
• Getting started 
• Creating a clipping mask from type 
• Creating type on a path 
• Warping point type 
• Designing paragraphs of type 
• Adding a rounded rectangle 
• Adding vertical text 

• About bitmap images and vector graphics 
• About paths and the Pen tool 
• Getting started 
• Drawing a shape with the Pen tool 
• Drawing a path traced from a photo 
• Converting a path to a selection and a layer mask 
• Creating a logo with text and a custom shape 

• Arranging layers 
• Using Smart Filters 
• Painting a layer 
• Adding a background 
• Using the History panel to undo edits 
• Upscaling a low-resolution image 

• About the Mixer Brush 
• Getting started 
• Selecting brush settings 
• Mixing colors 
• Mixing colors with a photograph 
• Painting and mixing colors with brush presets 

• Understanding Neural Filters 
• Getting started 
• Exploring the Neural Filters workspace 
• Improving complexion with Skin Smoothing 
• Combining Neural Filters 

• Understanding file types 
• Choose the right options and file type