Photoshop Elements 9: What’s New

Course Description:

During this excellent Photoshop Elements 9: What’s New course you will learn to create beautifully layered photos using layer masks, repair and retouch photos using the new content aware spot healing brush, and how easy it really is to upload and share all of your favourite photos on Facebook on Photoshop Elements 9. You will discover how to create incredible photography effects like pop art, how to make quick fun edits using guided tools, how to use Photomerge and match the style of a photo automatically, all using Photoshop Elements 9. You will be taught by a professional, and will be given a whole host of insider knowledge to help you get ahead.

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What are the requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

What skills will I gain?

• Discover Fun Edits – Lomo Camera Edits, Out of Bounds, Perfect Portraits, Pop Art, and Reflection
• Learn how to use Layer masks
• Upload your photos to Facebook
• Use the Content aware spot healing brush
• Photomerge & Match Styles on your favourite photos

Meet the instructor:

Mike Gunter has been shooting pictures since he picked up his first camera, a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, and he’s been shooting pictures ever since. Following a combat tour in Vietnam where he received his commission, Lieutenant Gunter worked for the Associated Press while attending college. Photographing editorial and advertising (and attending school and getting a Masters and post graduate study) lead to return to active duty and posts in South America. Mike has taught photography, Photoshop, and languages at various colleges and universities in the United States. He is a contributor to many publications, among them Infantry, Christian Science Monitor, and is a past editor of Adelante and Airpower Journal.

Course outline:

• Module 01: Working With Fun Edits
• Module 02: Using Layer Masks
• Module 03: Uploading to Facebook
• Module 04: Using the Spot Healing Brush
• Module 05: Matching Styles

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Elements 9: What’s New certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.

What careers can I get with this qualification?

This excellent Photoshop Elements 9: What’s New course will qualify you to be an Image Editor, or a Photographer. As a Photographer you are usually working on a freelance basis, and could even establish your own Photography business. The average salary of a Photographer in the UK is £20,512, and this will go up with experience (payscale.com). With this course you could fulfil any of the following roles:

• Photographer
• Graphic Designer
• Image Editor
• Marketing Professional
• Digital Media Assistant
• Creative