Course Description: This course is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, a powerful graphics editing software used by professionals in the creative industry. Through hands-on learning, students will become familiar with the basic tools and features of the software and learn how to create, edit, and manipulate images.
Course Objectives:
- Familiarize students with the Photoshop interface and tools
- Teach students how to import and export images
- Demonstrate how to edit and manipulate images using basic tools such as layers, selection tools, and color adjustments
- Introduce students to more advanced features such as filters, masks, and typography
- Develop students’ ability to design graphics, create visual effects, and retouch photos
- Provide practical tips for workflow and organization in Photoshop Course Outline: I. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Overview of the software and its applications
- Understanding the interface and basic tools
- Setting up a new document II. Importing and Exporting Images
- Importing images from different sources
- Saving and exporting images in various file formats III. Editing and Manipulating Images
- Using basic selection tools and layers
- Adjusting color and contrast
- Resizing and cropping images
- Adding text and shapes IV. Advanced Features in Adobe Photoshop
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- Filters and effects
- Masks and blending modes
- Typography and type effects
- Retouching techniques V. Workflow and Organization
- Tips for efficient workflow and organization in Photoshop
- Best practices for saving and archiving files Course Methodology: This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and assignments. Students will have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed. Each session will include a lecture followed by a practical exercise where students can apply the concepts learned. Students will also complete several assignments throughout the course to reinforce their skills and understanding of the software.
Assessment:
Assessment will be based on students’ performance on assignments, class participation, and a final project. The final project will be a portfolio of work created using Adobe Photoshop, demonstrating the skills and techniques learned throughout the course.