Adobe Photoshop Level 1 – 2
From retouching photos to creating graphics and images, Photoshop is the industry standard software that everyone in marketing, or administration should be trained in. How many times has someone from your company come to you to create a poster for an event, or to swap out some graphics on a corporate report cover? It happens more and more as companies look to stop outsourcing small graphic jobs, so that they can improve their bottom line.
Our approach to teaching Photoshop is a very hands-on one. We will teach you how to maximize your skills and creative ability by learning the fundamentals of resolution, working with layers, color correction, selections and transformation, digital painting, photo repair and enhancement, compositing and more.
No longer just a tool for retouching photos, Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for creating and optimizing graphics for the web.
We offer courses in Photoshop Level 1, Photoshop Level 2, and Custom Photoshop courses. Courses can be delivered in 3-hour blocks, and scheduled in the morning, afternoon, or early evenings. Yes, we also provide weekend training classes.
Photoshop Foundations - Level 1
Who should attend? This course is intended for new Adobe Photoshop users.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and knowledge of Windows / Mac OS X.
Duration: 6 Hours
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:
- Identify the components and capabilities of Photoshop CC.
- Import images and save images.
- Manage selections and layers.
- Work with images, color correct.
- Import, export, organize, and save files for web or print.
- Difference between CMYK and RGB, resolution.
Course Content
Getting Started with Photoshop:
- Organize Photoshop Assets by Using Adobe Bridge
- Navigate the Photoshop Workspace
- Set up Files and Resolutions
Working with Images:
- Import images
- Learn to Zoom and Pan
- Set the Resolution
- Resize, Crop and Straighten an image
Understanding Layers:
- Learn Layer basics and Resize a Layer
- Add images to a Layered Design
- Unlock the Background Layer
Selection Basics:
- Learn How To Use The Quick Selection Lasso Tool and the Lasso Tool
- Fine-Tune A Selection
Refining Images:
- Adjust Brightness and Contrast
- Adjust Color Vibrancy
- Adjust Hue and Saturation
- Learn about Adjustment Layers
Use Color:
- The difference between CMYK and RGB more in depth
- Use Foreground and Background colors
- Choosing a Color
- Working with Gradients
Exporting for Web VS Print:
- Resolution for Web VS Print
- Exporting files for Print and for Web
- How to set up files for Print
- The different File Formats
Photoshop Advanced Techniques - Level 2
Who should attend? This course is intended for participants who are familiar with Photoshop.
Prerequisites: Photoshop Foundations – Level 1 or equivalent.
Duration: 6 Hours
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:
- Use brushes, gradients, and tool presets to create raster images.
- Apply vector paths, shape drawing tools, type, and type special effects.
- Apply advanced layer techniques with masks, filters, layers, and smart objects.
- Set project requirements by identifying the purpose, audience, copyright rules, and project management tasks.
- Apply actions and batch processing to automate tasks.
Course Content
Creating Raster Images:
- Draw with Brushes
- Create Gradients
- Apply Tool Presets
Applying Vector Image Tools:
- Create Images with Vector Paths
- Apply the Shape Drawing Tools
- Work with Type
- Apply Type Special Effects
Applying Advanced Layer Techniques:
- Modify Images with Masks
- Apply Special Effects by Using Filters
- Apply Special Effects to Layers
- Apply Smart Objects for Nondestructive Editing
- Combine images, and type to images
Automating Tasks:
- Create and Apply Actions
- Batch Process Files with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge
Setting Project Requirements:
- Identify Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
- Adhere to Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use
- Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities