Adobe Photoshop

Course details

This short programme is suitable for the budding photographer or young designer who wants to create and design graphics using Photoshop for final print and web output.
It is also suitable for those in marketing who want to create engaging social media images, professional-looking web content and improve product photography.

Learners will use Photoshop tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. In addition, learners will work with layers and layer selections, and with various advanced image handling tools and features available in Photoshop.

Classes are practical and are held in the computer studio where each learner works on their own PC. Our lecturers are experienced, knowledgeable and familiar with the latest software.

Who should attend

• Designers who want to create and design graphics using Photoshop for final print and web output
• People interested in digital photography as a hobby
• Marketing and business people who would benefit from learning how to create engaging social media images, professional-looking web content and improve product photography

Programme Outline

Exploring Photoshop

• Explore Adobe Bridge
• Work with Photoshop file properties

Painting and Retouching Images

• Create a gradient
• Create a pattern
• Create a vector object
• Output as "print ready" image

Enhancing an Image

• Adjust the tonal range of an image
• Use the exposure dialog box
• Work with filters
• Adjust levels

Working with Layers and Selections (Design Composition)

• Create and use layers
• Create and use smart objects
• Create layer styles
• Work with multiple layers

Creating Images for the Web

• Optimise images for the Web
• Slice images

Managing Color

• Apply color management
• Correct image color with presets and manually

Disclaimer

The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. UniCollege reserves the right to change the programme content due to changes in the regulatory environment, legislation, market requirements or other reasons. In the event of any changes, UniCollege will notify current students