Mastering Photoshop: A Beginner’s Guide

Course Overview Welcome to the Basic Adobe Photoshop course! In this comprehensive learning journey, you will dive into the world …

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Course Overview

Welcome to the Basic Adobe Photoshop course! In this comprehensive learning journey, you will dive into the world of digital image manipulation and design using one of the most versatile software tools available – Adobe Photoshop.

This course is designed for beginners with little to no prior experience in graphic design, providing you with a solid foundation in using Photoshop’s essential features. Through a series of engaging units, you will explore various techniques to enhance your images, create stunning visuals, and gain the skills needed to express your creativity digitally.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Utilise essential keyboard shortcuts and efficiently use the brush tool for various design tasks.
Understand the concept of layers and effectively manage and manipulate them.
Apply image manipulation techniques to enhance portraits with various adjustments and filters.
Incorporate watermarks and figures into your designs while maintaining visual integrity.
Enhance text elements through formatting, effects, and creative typography.

Why Choose Thames College?

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Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for individuals who are new to graphic design and want to acquire essential skills in using Adobe Photoshop. Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, aspiring designer, or someone looking to enhance their digital creativity, this course is a perfect starting point.

Certificate of Achievement

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this [course_title] course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates. The PDF version is only £2.99 and the Hardcopy version will cost you £8.99.

Requirements

No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—

Career Path

Upon completing the Basic Adobe Photoshop course, you can pursue the following career paths in the UK with their respective expected salaries:

Junior Graphic Designer: £20,000 – £25,000 per year
Social Media Content Creator: £18,000 – £30,000 per year
Freelance Photographer: £20,000 – £40,000 per year
Marketing Assistant: £18,000 – £25,000 per year

Course Curriculum

Unit 01: Shortcuts & the Brush
	Introduction	00:01:00
	Hot keys, Other Functions	00:02:00
	Brush Properties	00:06:00
Unit 02: Layers
	Cropping	00:02:00
	Make the horizon horizontal	00:01:00
	Organize highlights in groups	00:02:00
	Hidden details in the shadows	00:02:00
	Make corrections in the perspective	00:01:00
	Work with layers	00:05:00
	Organize layers in groups	00:04:00
	Merging, rasterizing and flattening layer	00:04:00
	Gradient layer mask	00:03:00
	Combine recordings with layer masks	00:03:00
Unit 03: Modify Your Portrait
	Eliminate irregularities	00:06:00
	Make skin smoother	00:02:00
	Whiten teeth	00:02:00
	Clear eyes	00:05:00
	Update body contours	00:03:00
	Make irregularities less conspicuous	00:03:00
Unit 04: Watermark & Figures
	Place a transparent logo or watermark	00:02:00
	Change color	00:02:00
	Cut out figures and release them from the background	00:13:00
Unit 05: Modify Your Text
	Add text to a photo	00:05:00
	Place text blocks in an image	00:01:00
	Let text follow a path	00:02:00
	Display photos in letters	00:03:00
	Text warp and twist	00:03:00
	Character Styles and Paragraph Styles	00:05:00