Lesson 09Intro to Selections

Learning Goals

Through the successful completion of Lesson 09 – Intro to Selections, we will learn the following...

Define selection
Explain how and why selections are used in Photoshop
Describe what an active selection looks like in Photoshop
List examples of geometric, freeform, and automated selections in Photoshop
Create selections using geometric, freeform, and automated selection tools.
Define tolerance and contiguous in relationship to use with the Magic Wand tool
Refine selections by contracting and feathering
Use Shift and Option/Alt modifier keys to add to and subtract from a selection
Save and load sections via the Selection menu

I would like you to reference these learning objectives after you finish lesson 09. Circle back and reread them. Make sure you fully understand them before moving on to lesson 10.

Reading Assignment

Read Lesson 09 – Intro to Selections below to get started. Take notes and follow along with any Photoshop examples included in the text. You can read lesson 09 through this web browser, download your own copy, or even print a physical copy of the slides. You will need to visit Google Drive to download and/or print.

Supplemental Learning Resources

The following videos and links may be helpful with this lesson. As a Photoshop user you will figure out how you learn best. Some students may be able to perform all skills from reading and following along with the slideshow above. Others may prefer to practice following along to a demo video. Use these resources as you see fit.

Lasso Selections

Automated Selections

Contract & Feather