Adobe Photoshop
2-3 months
Overview
This course is ideal for those who want to master Photoshop for graphic design, whether for professional use or as a hobby. You'll also explore essential design principles like color theory, typography, and layout, while mastering Photoshop's features for creating polished, professional-quality designs. By the end of the course, you will have the skills needed to produce compelling design projects, as well as a portfolio to showcase your work.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Photoshop & Basic Tools
- Overview of Photoshop workspace, tools, and panels
- Basic tools: selection tools, brushes, layers, and the magic wand
- Understanding image resolution, file formats, and saving for different uses
- Basic editing: cropping, resizing, and retouching images
- Working with Layers & Text
- Introduction to layers and layer management
- Understanding layer styles, blending modes, and opacity
- Working with text: adding, formatting, and applying effects
- Creating custom fonts, text effects, and typographic designs
- Photo Manipulation & Retouching
- Basic photo enhancement techniques: brightness, contrast, and color correction
- Using the clone stamp, healing brush, and other retouching tools
- Advanced photo manipulation: combining multiple images, creating composites
- Using layer masks for non-destructive editing
- Color Theory & Creating Effects
- Understanding color theory: color schemes, harmony, and palettes
- Using Photoshop's color tools to create mood and impact
- Applying gradients, patterns, and textures to designs
- Creating and applying special effects (e.g., shadows, glows, 3D text)
- Digital Illustration & Painting in Photoshop
- Using brushes and the brush tool for digital painting
- Creating custom brushes and textures
- Building digital illustrations using shapes, paths, and gradients
- Exploring advanced painting techniques (e.g., layer blending, opacity)
- Layout & Design for Print & Web
- Designing layouts for print materials: flyers, posters, brochures
- Understanding print resolution, CMYK color mode, and bleeds
- Designing for web: creating web banners, social media graphics
- Exporting files for web and print use (JPEG, PNG, PDF)
- Advanced Photoshop Techniques
- Working with smart objects, smart filters, and non-destructive editing
- Advanced photo manipulation: masking, clipping paths, and blending
- Creating mockups for branding and packaging
- Creating GIFs and animations in Photoshop (basic frame animation)
- Final Project & Portfolio Development
- Final project: Create a complete design (e.g., logo, brochure, or advertisement)
- Organizing your work into a digital portfolio
- Preparing designs for presentation and client delivery
- Tips for freelancing, collaborating with clients, and growing your design business