About this course
Master Adobe's flagship imaging application by learning expert techniques from professional designers in this hands-on course. Photoshop was pivotal to the birth of desktop publishing and computer-based image manipulation in the 1980s. In recent versions, the program has become both easier to use and significantly more powerful, putting it within reach of new users while remaining the tool of choice for serious graphics professionals working with print, web or video.
In this foundation course, we cover the basic aspects of the program including fundamental colour and tone adjustments, layer principals and more.
Please note: Photoshop is only part of a print (or screen-based) workflow - albeit a very important one. If you're looking to produce brochures or printed materials, consider InDesign and Illustrator in addition to this one.
What you will learn
This course will provide you with sufficient knowledge to get started with Adobe Photoshop. it may be taken alone but is best taken prior to our Level 2 course.
The course will begin with a discussion of imaging fundamentals and adjustments while examining the toolbars, panels and menus which form the workspace.
We'll then examine file formats suitable for print and screen, image resolution and resizing, and common tasks required in most general enviroments.
The course includes some time examining the important companion program, Adobe Bridge, along with a look at the important concept of layers and and very useful History panel.
In all, this is a comprehensive course and students will find the subject matter covered in sufficient detail to progress to our Level 2 course, or undertake simple use of the program without further study.
Assumed knowledge
This course will assume no prior knowledge of Photoshop but a reasonable level of confidence with either the Windows or Mac interface including menus, palettes and fonts. Some exposure to computer graphics principles will be an advantage but beginners are welcome to attend.
Photoshop Level 1
