Photoshop for beginners: fast track
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is the ideal introduction to image manipulation using Photoshop. Essential skills will be introduced and practiced, working towards a greater understanding of the main features of the program. The course is taught using Adobe Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud).
What previous students liked most about this course:
“Went through all the tools and techniques first with a demo and we were then able to try it out ourselves whilst the tutor went around to support individuals.”
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About this course
- Manipulate and edit images using a variety of Photoshop features.
- Select and isolate specific areas of an image.
- Apply colour adjustments to images.
- Combine several images together to produce a photomontage.
- Apply special effects using filters and styles.
What students have achieved on their course:
“Much more confident using Photoshop.” LW
“Experience of most important tools. Practical tips for future use.” IP
“Full introduction to the amazing world of Photoshop – just what I expected.” DB
No. Notes are provided and advice will be given on buying books and using the Internet as a resource.
If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit
The course structure consists of supervised practical activities, discussions and step by step demonstrations. One-to-one guidance and support will be given throughout. Notes will be provided.
Use of Adobe Photoshop outside the class will be beneficial which can be downloaded from Adobe.com for a 30 day trial for free and then for less than £10 per month.
Reviews
Subjects
- Image
- Photoshop
Course programme
- Introduction to the Photoshop environment, tools and Image editing.
- Making colour and tonal adjustments.
- Working with and manipulating layers.
- Saving images and file formats.
- Defining, refining and editing selections.
- Applying special effects to digital images.
- Constructing multi-layered images.
- Working with adjustment layers.
- Retouching and repairing photographs.
- Importing images onto the computer.
Additional information
Photoshop for beginners: fast track