Course Description
Photoshop is single most important tool for graphic designers and we bring together a course crafted for easy understanding and quick assimilation.
This course starts with basic design introduction and follow it up with tools like Selection tools, manipulation tools , creation tools and workspace tools. You will also learn professional design principles and tips and tricks to get you started on photoshop.
This practical course focus on the most important photoshop techniques and follows an unique task based pedagogy which is great for beginners and intermediate learners alike.
Course Outline
All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
1
Getting to Know the Work Area
Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop.
Using the tools.
Sampling a color.
Working with tools and tool properties.
Undoing actions in Photoshop.
More about panels and panel locations.
This is the ultimate Photoshop training course that will take you from absolute beginner to proficient Photoshop user in no time at all.
Duration : 1 Week
2
Basic Photo Corrections
Strategy for retouching.
Resolution and image size.
Opening a file with Adobe Bridge.
Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop.
Adjusting the color and tone.
Using the Spot Healing Brush tool.
Applying a content-aware patch.
Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool.
Sharpening the image.
Adobe Photoshop includes a variety of tools and commands for improving the quality of a photographic image. This lesson steps you through the process of acquiring, resizing, and retouching a photo intended for a print layout. The same basic workflow applies to web images.
Duration : 2 weeks
3
Working with Selections
About selecting and selection tools.
Using the Quick Selection tool.
Moving a selected area.
Manipulating selections.
Using the Magic Wand tool.
Selecting with the lasso tools.
Rotating a selection.
Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool.
Selecting from a center point.
Resizing and copying a selection.
Cropping an image.
With the Object Selection tool you will learn how to select one of the objects or part of an object within an image that contains multiple objects. While the Select Subject command is designed to select all the main subjects in the image.
Duration : 13 weeks
4
Layer Basics
About layers.
Using the Layers panel.
Rearranging layers.
Applying a gradient to a layer.
Applying a layer style.
Adding an adjustment layer.
Updating layer effects.
Adding a border.
Flattening and saving files.
You will learn how to use layers to perform tasks such as compositing multiple images, adding text to an image, or adding vector graphic shapes. You can apply a layer style to add a special effect such as a drop shadow or a glow.
Duration : 1 week
5
Quick Fixes
Improving a snapshot.
Adjusting facial features with Liquify.
Blurring a background.
Creating a panorama.
Filling empty areas when cropping.
Correcting image distortion.
Extending depth of field.
Removing objects using Content-Aware Fill.
Adjusting perspective in an image.
If you are looking for a quick fix to improve your image quality, this lesson is for you. You'll learn about the automatic color correction functions in Photoshop.
Duration : 1 week
Is this for you?
Design and marketing enthusiasts who are keen to develop a specialist skillset in photo and image editing, and creating marketing materials including flyers, web design elements including graphic design and logo creation.
This course is also suitable for budding photography enthusiasts.
Training Requirement
Applicants are required to bring their laptop to the training center. No previous knowledge of Photoshop required.
Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders.