Photoshop- Introduction

Photoshop- Introduction - FULL COST


Who is this course for?
This course is for beginners in Photoshop. Photoshop is the industry standard for all photo retouching and the course will be enjoyed not only by photographers and artists, but also by anyone who wishes to manipulate pictures, including editing (i.e. changing elements within a picture) colour correction, painting and compositing. Knowledge of Photoshop is essential if you want to work as a praphic designer and is very useful if you are a web page developer using images, or work in Desktop publishing.

What previous knowledge/experience are required?
Previous experience of computers is required, to CLAIT level, or similar using any Graphics program.

What is the level of the course?
Introduction.

What will the course cover and what can I expect to do by the end of it?
This course will provide an introduction to image manipulation with Photoshop and offer experience in the techniques now available to the fine artist and graphic designer. Summary of course contents is as follows. Introduction to Photoshop environment and tools. Determining size and resolution of bitmap images. Painting and Design techniques. Working with Layers. Importing images and graphic editing. Creating colour transitions (Gradients). Using text. Applying styles (drop shadow, glow, bevel & emboss etc.) Composite images (combining elements for various images). Scanning and cropping. Applying Filters. Blending techniques. Photo correction techniques : improve tonal range, remove a colour cast, enhance, sharpen and repair photos. Printing. Learning outcomes including what the student will be able to do:

• Manipulate multiple effects applied to text or image.
• Save the document in an appropriate format for further working.
• Adjust the colour balance of an image.
• Alter the mode of a greyscale image and apply colour.
• Make selections within an image.
• Reposition selections within an image.
• Move selected pixels.
• Transform selected pixels.
• Create and use different layers.
• Create a basic composite image from given source images.

What teaching and learning methods will be used on the course?
Each student will work with his or her own computer. Smartboard interactive demos, step by step instruction, supervised practical work and reference notes. Smartboard demonstrations, 1 to 1 support, handouts, individual and group tasks and project work supported with verbal and written feedback.

How will we assess your progress on the course?
As well as continuous feedback from your tutor, you will be handing in specific pieces of work which you will achieve during the course. This is portfolio building rather than exams.

What type of qualification will passing this course give me?
Working Men's College Certificate of Achievement.

What extra study/practice do we expect you to do outside the class?
Students need to commit to making time outside of class to practice; at home or in the college using the Mac and G5 Server facilities. You are able to access your work from the server if you are practicing in the college. You may also take resource materials

What can I do after completing this course?
Photoshop Intermediate is the next level of this course.

Are there any other costs? (e.g. materials, equipment or books I need to buy before or during the course)
A USB key is very useful.