This is a hands-on course into the workings of the Adobe Photoshop program. Adobe Photoshop is a powerful, industry-standard program for image editing and manipulation. This course also incorporates the study of design theory - the concepts involved in creating compositions that arouse viewer interest and communicate client messages

Entry Requirements:

• Experience with the Microsoft Windows interface. No prior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required.

Programme Content :

• General Knowledge
• Navigating the Workspace
• Working with Documents
• Colour Selection
• Working with Selections
• Masks and channels
• Layer basics
• Adding and working with type
• Basic Pen Tool Techniques
• Painting Retouching and Repair
• Exploring the File Browser
• Vector Masks, Paths and Shapes
• Advanced layer techniques
• Creating Special Effects
• Automation
• Advanced Type Effects
• Preparing images for two-colour printing
• Adding slices and optimizing web images
• Colour management
• About calibrating your monitor
• Producing and Printing Consistent Colour