Course Aims

• Build foundational to expert-level skills in Adobe Photoshop.

• Understand core design principles, image manipulation, and editing techniques.

• Apply knowledge in real-world creative design tasks like posters, composites, mockups, and branding.

• Develop visual storytelling, design thinking, and portfolio-ready projects.

Course Outline

Part 1: Beginner Level (6 Lessons x 3 Hours)

Focus: Interface, tools, basic editing, and understanding layers.

Topic Covered:

• Course intro & Photoshop interface
• Creating and saving documents
• Selection tools
• Working with layers
• Transform & Move Tools
• Basic photo corrections
• Using Adjustment Layers
• Text and Type Tools
• Drawing tools
• Mini Project 1

Part 2: Intermediate Level (5 Lessons x 3 Hours)

Focus: Retouching, image manipulation, masking, and blending.

Topic Covered:

• Layer Masks
• Clipping Masks
• Retouching tools
• Content-Aware Fill
• Using Filters
• Smart Objects
• Blending Modes
• Using Gradients
• Intro to Compositing
• Mini Project 2

Part 3: Advanced Level (5 Lessons x 3 Hours)

Focus: Creative projects, professional workflow, advanced techniques.

Topic Covered:

• Advanced Compositing
• Color Grading
• Advanced Brush Techniques
• Working with Actions
• Creating Mockups
• Double Exposure Effect
• Social Media Graphics
• Typography in Design
• Portfolio Design
• Branding Mini Project
• Final Project Development
• Final Presentation & Review