Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Welcome to the “Mastering Adobe Photoshop” course. The “Mastering Adobe Photoshop” course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to proficiently use Adobe Photoshop for a variety of creative and professional purposes.

Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our intended learning outcome for this course:

  • Navigate Photoshop: Confidently navigate the Adobe Photoshop interface, customize their workspace, and efficiently manage documents and layers.
  • Master Essential Tools: Demonstrate proficiency in using essential Photoshop tools, including selection, drawing, painting, and retouching tools.
  • Apply Advanced Editing Techniques: Apply advanced image editing and retouching techniques, including precise selections, content-aware fill, and advanced cloning and healing.
  • Typography and Text Effects: Create and manipulate text effectively, applying typography principles and text effects to enhance designs.
  • Explore Digital Art: Develop digital painting skills and experiment with creative design, brushes, filters, and compositing to produce visually striking artwork.
  • Complete Complex Projects: Build complex projects that incorporate multiple techniques learned throughout the course, enabling students to work on real-world design tasks.
  • Optimize for Various Outputs: Understand how to optimize and export files for web, print, and social media platforms, ensuring professional-quality results in various media.