Photoshop CS6 Syllabus
1. Introduction to Photoshop
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Overview of Photoshop and its applications
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Understanding raster vs. vector images
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Photoshop workspace navigation
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Setting up new documents and working with file formats
2. Basic Tools and Functions
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Selection tools: marquee, lasso, magic wand, quick selection
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Move tool and basic transformations (crop, resize, rotate)
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Using guide, ruler, and grid
3. Editing & Retouching Images
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Photo corrections (brightness, contrast, color adjustments)
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Crop and straighten images
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Red eye removal, spot healing, clone stamp, patch tool
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Using adjustment layers and masks
4. Working with Layers
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Creating, arranging, and grouping layers
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Layer styles, blending modes, and opacity
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Layer masks and vector masks
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Flattening and merging layers
5. Painting & Drawing Tools
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Brush, pencil, color replacement, and gradient tools
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Custom brushes and brush presets
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Using shapes and pen tools (paths, anchor points)
6. Text and Typography
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Adding and editing text
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Character and paragraph formatting
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Creating text effects and typography design
7. Advanced Image Manipulation
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Selection refinement and masking techniques
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Filters, effects, and smart filters
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Non-destructive editing techniques
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Fixing perspective and lens distortions
8. Color Management & Adjustment
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Understanding color modes (RGB, CMYK, Grayscale)
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Using levels, curves, hue/saturation
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Match color, selective color, and photo filters
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Channel mixer and gradient maps
9. Special Effects
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Blending and compositing images
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Using blend modes, layer effects, and styles
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Working with 3D objects and features (Photoshop Extended)
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Creating patterns, textures, and custom shapes
10. Automation & Efficiency
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Creating and using actions
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Batch processing images
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Using droplets and scripting basics
11. Preparing for Output
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Saving for print and web
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File types and optimization
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Export options and color proofing
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