Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing, design, and creative content creation. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring professional graphic designer, mastering Photoshop can open doors to endless creative possibilities. With our comprehensive training program, you’ll learn everything from the basics to advanced techniques and gain hands-on experience through real-time projects.
Module 1: Introduction to Photoshop (2 Hours)
Objective: Understand the basics of Photoshop,
its interface, and core tools.
- Overview of Photoshop and its applications
- Introduction to the workspace:
- Toolbar, options bar, panels, and canvas
- Setting up a new document and file formats
- Basic navigation: Zoom, pan, and rotate view
- Saving and exporting projects
Practical: Create and save a simple
document with basic shapes.
Module 2: Working with Layers and Selections (2 Hours)
Objective: Master layers, layer properties,
and selection tools.
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Understanding layers and the Layers panel
- Layer types: Text, adjustment, and shape layers
- Using selection tools:
- Marquee, Lasso, and Quick Selection tools
- Refine Edge and Select Subject
- Basic masking techniques
Practical: Create a composition using multiple
images and adjust layer opacity.
Module 3: Image Adjustments and Enhancements (3 Hours)
Objective: Learn to enhance photos
using adjustments and filters.
- Adjusting brightness, contrast, and levels
- Color corrections: Hue/Saturation and Color Balance
- Using Adjustment Layers for non-destructive editing
- Introduction to filters and smart filters
- Sharpening and blurring images
Practical: Enhance a photograph by correcting
color and applying filters.
Module 4: Retouching and Repairing Images (2 Hours)
Objective: Use retouching tools for
professional image editing.
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Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, and Patch tools
- Clone Stamp tool
- Content-Aware Fill and Move
- Removing unwanted objects from images
- Basic portrait retouching techniques
Practical: Remove blemishes and unwanted
objects from a provided image.
Module 5: Text and Typography (2 Hours)
Objective: Add and manipulate text
for graphic design purposes.
- Adding text and using the Type tool
- Formatting text: Fonts, sizes, and styles
- Working with paragraph and character panels
Applying text effects: Drop shadows,
strokes, and gradients
- Typographic layouts and text on paths
Practical: Create a poster
with creative text effects.
Module 6: Creative Tools and Special Effects (2 Hours)
Objective: Explore creative possibilities
with Photoshop tools and techniques.
- Introduction to the Pen Tool for paths and shapes
- Applying layer styles and blending modes
- Using gradients and patterns
- Introduction to brushes and custom brushes
- Creating basic photo manipulations
Practical: Design a surreal photo
manipulation using multiple tools.
Module 7: Final Project and Review (2 Hours)
Objective: Consolidate learning by applying
all techniques in a final project.
- Planning and executing a creative project
- Reviewing core tools and concepts
- Tips and best practices for Photoshop workflows
- Feedback on student projects
Practical: Complete a final project
(e.g., a social media post, flyer, or edited photo).
