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Mastering Adobe Photoshop: A Beginner’s Guide to Stunning Visuals in 3 Days

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Course Description

This 3-day intensive course introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop’s core functionalities. You will gain hands-on experience with essential tools, image editing techniques, and creative workflows. By the end of the course, you will be able to design, edit, and enhance images with confidence.

Training Objectives

  • Understand the basics of Adobe Photoshop and its interface.
  • Master essential tools and techniques for image editing and design.
  • Create and enhance images using layers, masks, and adjustments.
  • Develop professional workflows for graphic design projects.

Course Schedule

Day 1: Getting Started with Photoshop

  • Introduction to Photoshop
    • Overview of Photoshop and its uses.
    • Navigating the Photoshop interface.
    • Setting up the workspace.
  • Basic Tools and Features
    • Overview of the toolbar.
    • Introduction to selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand).
    • Basic transformations (move, resize, rotate).
  • Working with Files
    • Creating a new document.
    • Importing and exporting images in various formats.
    • Understanding resolution and file types (JPEG, PNG, PSD).
  • Basic Image Adjustments
    • Brightness, contrast, and color adjustments.
    • Cropping and resizing images.
    • Using the Undo and History panel.

Day 2: Exploring Layers and Image Editing

  • Understanding Layers
    • What are layers and why use them?
    • Creating, organizing, and managing layers.
    • Using layer opacity and blending modes.
  • Editing and Retouching Images
    • Using the Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools.
    • Removing backgrounds with the Quick Selection Tool.
    • Introduction to Content-Aware Fill.
  • Color and Adjustment Tools
    • Adjusting hue, saturation, and color balance.
    • Using gradient and fill tools.
    • Creating black-and-white images.
  • Typography and Text Effects
    • Adding and formatting text.
    • Applying layer styles to text.
    • Introduction to text masks.

Day 3: Advanced Features and Creative Projects

  • Introduction to Masks and Advanced Selection Tools
    • Creating layer masks and clipping masks.
    • Refining selections with Select and Mask.
    • Using advanced selection tools (Pen Tool).
  • Creative Effects and Filters
    • Introduction to Smart Filters.
    • Using blur, sharpen, and other artistic filters.
    • Creating photo effects and overlays.
  • Designing with Shapes and Patterns
    • Drawing and editing shapes.
    • Creating custom patterns and brushes.
    • Using the Shape Tool effectively.
  • Final Project
    • Designing a basic poster or social media graphic.
    • Applying all learned techniques.
    • Exporting the final project for print or web.

Pedagogical Methodology

  • Hands-On Learning: Step-by-step exercises and projects.
  • Guided Practice: Real-time guidance from the instructor.
  • Q&A Sessions: Opportunities for participants to ask questions.
  • Individual Feedback: Personalized feedback on projects.

Instructor Expertise

The instructor is an Adobe-certified professional with years of experience in graphic design and teaching Photoshop. They bring practical knowledge and creative expertise to the course.

Materials Provided

  • Training manual with step-by-step instructions.
  • Practice files and resources.
  • Access to recorded sessions for review.

Certification

Participants will receive a certificate of completion, validating their skills in Adobe Photoshop for beginner-level projects.

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Training InDesign CS6 / Introduction – 3 days

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Class overview :

In this Adobe InDesign training course, students will learn to use InDesign CS6 to create documents, import and edit text, create and work with styles, use graphics, work with tables and print documents.

Class goals :

Familiarize yourself with the InDesign CS6 workspace.
Learn to build documents with master pages.
Learn to work with text and type.
Learn to work with styles.
Learn to work with graphics
Learn to create and use tables.
Learn to use color in your documents.
Learn to use effects.

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Training Adobe Photoshop Level 2 – 2 days

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Class overview :

You have familiarized yourself with the basic image editing tools of Adobe Photoshop. Now, you need to manage images for optimal web and print display. In this course, you’ll work with advanced image handling tools and features available in Photoshop.

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Class goals :

  • Work with advanced image handling tools and features available in Photoshop.
  • Create images for use on the web.
  • Prepare images to be viewed across different platforms.
  • Manage color in a Photoshop image.
  • Use the advanced image and video support features available in Photoshop.
  • Automate Photoshop tasks.
  • Incorporate the use of variables in a Photoshop composition

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Training Adobe InDesign Level 2 – 1 day

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Class overview :

Course Description Using Adobe InDesign, you have created simple documents. Now, you may need to create huge documents that are attractive as well as can be accessed globally. In this course, you will deploy the advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality of your documents.

Class goals :

  • ·        Use the advanced features of Adobe InDesign CS4-5 to create and design content for print and web.
  • ·         Manage styles.
  • ·         Develop complex paths.
  • ·         Handle page elements.
  • ·         Import and export data to external files.
  • ·         Work with XML.
  • ·         Manage long documents.
  • ·         Adjust print settings.

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Training QuarkXPress 8 / Advanced – 1 day

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Class overview :

In this advanced QuarkXPress training class, you will use QuarkXPress to produce more professional-looking layouts. As you begin this QuarkXPress training class, you should already have a basic understanding of how QuarkXPress works. You may be able to create simple layouts and perform basic tasks, but find that is not enough to effectively work within a more professional, fast-paced environment.

Class goals :

– Learn to create graphic effects using Bezier paths, transparency, drop shadows, alpha masks, and picture effects.
– Learn to create type effects so that body text and display type enhance the layout’s design.
– Learn to lay out pages efficiently.
– Learn to control type color so that the densities of text blocks are modified as desired.
– Learn to apply color management techniques so that colors on the screen and the output match as accurately as possible.
– Examine different techniques for managing long documents.

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Training Adobe InDesign CS6 Level 1 – 2 days

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Class overview :

Course Description You are starting to familiarize yourself with print layout and design using InDesign. You would like to learn about the tools and features available to you in InDesign CS6. In this course, you’ll work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS6.

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Class goals :

Utilize Adobe InDesign CS6 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents

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Training Fireworks CS5 / Introduction – 3 days

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Class overview :

In this Adobe Fireworks training class, students receive a comprehensive introduction to using Fireworks CS5 to create images for the Web.

Class goals :

– Learn to create and edit bitmaps with Fireworks
– Learn to use Fireworks’ vector tools
– Learn to work with multiple images in Fireworks
– Learn to add text to graphics in Fireworks
– Learn to optimize graphics in Fireworks
– Learn about Web graphics
– Learn to work with symbols
– Learn to create animations
– Learn to work productively in Fireworks
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Training 3ds Max / introduction – 3 days

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Class overview :

The Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design Course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of working in 3D using Autodesk 3ds Max Design.

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Class goals :

This course is designed to teach new users and users somewhat familiar with the Autodesk 3ds Max software the fundamentals of the software.
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Training Adobe Illustrator Level 1 – 1 day

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Class overview :

Adobe® Illustrator® is a sophisticated graphics application that helps you to create complex and attractive designs with type effects. You can create logos, advertisements, and other illustrations with ease using this software. However, creating complex designs can be overwhelming if you are not familiar with the tools present in Adobe Illustrator and their features. In this course, you will learn to use Adobe Illustrator by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos. You will also combine text and graphics to create advertisements.

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Training After Effects CS5: Motion and Sculpting – 2 days

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Class overview :

In this Adobe After Effects CS5 training class, students who already have experience with After Effects will learn to improve their motion graphics and visual effects by taking the rhythm of their movement and treatment of their graphical elements to another level.

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