Course Offerings

Gain confidence and take your skills in Photoshop Elements to the next level. This course is packed with hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions to help you master editing and enhancing images using Photoshop Elements.

Course Objectives

Learn how to use artistic filters, layering techniques, and advanced editing tools.

Study how to create collages, turn images into text, merge images, and restore old photos like a pro.

Learn how to edit and enhance your photos with ease, and you'll have the power to transform any shot from "okay" to "wow!

Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - A Photographer's Workflow

Lesson 2 - Portrait Perfection Tools

Lesson 3 - Distortion for Photographers

Lesson 4 - Restoring Old Photos

Lesson 5 - Text Variations and Clip Art

Lesson 6 - Artwork, Effects, and Filters

Lesson 7 - Layers and Layer Styles

Lesson 8 - Patterns and More Layers

Lesson 9 - Moving Pictures

Lesson 10 - Bigger Pictures

Lesson 11 - Merging Images

Lesson 12 - Tools, Tricks, and Raw Images

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, a device such as a cell phone or tablet, or a scanned image. Basic computer skills, such as creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to you. This course uses the Windows version of Photoshop Elements to demonstrate the software. In the vast majority of cases the Mac version is identical or very similar. Windows and Mac keystrokes and menus are included in the course material and any significant differences are noted in the materials.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader.
Adobe Photoshop Elements version 14 or later (not included in enrollment). This includes all year-labeled versions, such as Photoshop Elements 2025. The course will use version 2021 for demonstration with notes and instructions for significant changes in other versions, although these are very minor.
System Requirements: For the current release of Photoshop Elements, see: System requirements | Photoshop Elements.
For earlier releases of Photoshop Elements, see: System requirements | Older Versions.
Operating System requirements: Photoshop Elements runs on Windows or macOS. See the operating system requirements for your version of Photoshop Elements above.
Photoshop Elements must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in learning about Photoshop Elements 13, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]