Adobe Photoshop for Beginners. This course is designed for individuals who are new to Adobe Photoshop and want to learn the basics of photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. Throughout the course, students will learn how to navigate the Photoshop interface, use essential tools and features, and perform common editing tasks. By the end of the course, students will be able to create and manipulate digital images, create designs, and edit photographs.

Course Outline:

I. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

• Overview of the Photoshop interface
• Navigating the workspace
• Customizing preferences and settings

II. Basic Image Editing

• Understanding image size, resolution, and file types
• Cropping and resizing images
• Adjusting brightness, contrast, and color
• Using layers and layer masks

III. Selections and Masking

• Making selections with various tools
• Refining selections with feathering and refining edges
• Using masks to edit specific areas of an image

IV. Retouching and Restoration

• Removing blemishes and imperfections
• Repairing damaged areas of an image
• Color correction and restoration techniques

V. Typography and Design

• Using text and typography in designs
• Creating graphic elements and illustrations
• Applying filters and effects

Course Requirements:

• A computer with Adobe Photoshop installed (either the latest version or a recent version)
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with file management and navigation
• A willingness to learn and experiment with new techniques and tools.

1. Familiarize yourself with the Photoshop interface: The Photoshop interface can be overwhelming at first, but it’s important to understand the basic layout of the software. The main sections of the interface include the Menu Bar, Toolbar, Panels, and the Canvas.
2. Open an image: To begin editing an image, open it in Photoshop by going to File > Open. You can also drag and drop an image into the Photoshop workspace.
3. Use the basic tools: Photoshop has a wide range of tools for editing images. Some of the basic tools you can start with include the Selection Tool, Crop Tool, and Brush Tool. Practice using these tools to get a feel for how they work.
4. Adjust the color and brightness: You can make adjustments to the color and brightness of your image using the Adjustment Layers. Some of the most commonly used adjustment layers include Levels, Curves, and Hue/Saturation.