Photoshop

Our adobe photoshop hands-on course is designed to empower participants like you with the tools and techniques to bring your creative visions to life. Become familiar with the capabilities and use of adobe photoshop tools such as selections, image adjustments and layers. 

Save images in formats for print and web use and touch on Adobe Bridge. Whether you're a photographer, graphic designer, or simply someone who wants to enhance their photo editing skills, this training is perfect for you. Don't miss the chance to master the industry-leading software and revolutionize your creative journey. This course uses the Windows version but the skills learned are interchangeable with the Macintosh version. See Course Outline.

Prerequisites: 

• Windows Basics & File Management, Microsoft Word - Level 1, and confidence using computer applications. This is a fast paced course with sophisticated software.

Textbooks & Materials

• All required learning resources and course materials are included in the fee.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify components and capabilities of Photoshop CC
• Create basic images
• Manage selections and layers
• Modify and repair images, and manage colour
• Refine images by using adjustment layers, retouch tools, filters and basic masking techniques
• Import, export, organize, and save files

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

• Topic A: Explore and Understand the Photoshop Interface
• Topic B: Change Photoshop Views
• Topic C: Customize The Photoshop Workspace
• Topic D: Adobe Bridge Introduction

Lesson 2: Creating Basic Images

• Topic A: Understand Image Formats, Adjust Resolution
• Topic B: Crop and Straighten Images, Adjust the Canvas
• Topic C: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphic Composition (Self Study Material)
• Topic D: Work with Digital Devices (Self Study Material)

Lesson 3: Managing Selections

• Topic A: Use Selection
• Tools Topic B: Refine and Modify Selections

Lesson 4: Work with Layers

• Topic A: Manage Layers
• Topic B: Apply Layer Blending Modes Topic C: Use Layer Styles and Effects

Lesson 5: Repair and Retouch Images

• Topic A: Use Retouch Tools
• Topic B: Use Content-Aware Tools
• Topic C: Apply Camera Raw (Self Study Material)

Lesson 6: Manage Files in a Production Flow

• Topic A: Save Images for Print and Web
• Topic B: Output Options