Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

This program introduces participants to the core foundations of Adobe Photoshop, equipping them with the essential skills to confidently navigate the interface, manipulate images, and create simple visual designs. Designed for absolute beginners, the course emphasizes hands-on application, ensuring learners not only understand the tools but can immediately apply them to real-world editing tasks such as enhancing photos, adding text elements, and creating basic compositions.

Objectives

• Develop a working understanding of the Adobe Photoshop interface and its core functionalities
• Apply essential editing tools to enhance images, including color adjustments, layering, and effects
• Create simple visual outputs using text, shapes, and image manipulation techniques

Who is this for

• Beginners with no prior experience in Adobe Photoshop
• Professionals or students looking to start photo editing or basic graphic design
• Individuals who need practical image editing skills for work, presentations, or social media

Methodologies

• Each feature is demonstrated step-by-step, followed by participant application using guided exercises
• Participants complete structured editing tasks that simulate real-world use cases, reinforcing retention and usability

VENUE

• Mpower Training Center
• 222 Vivaldi Residences, EDSA cor Aurora Blvd.., Cubao, Quezon City
• Bring own laptop

IF FULL DAY CLASS, JOIN IN CUBAO

• lunch (fast food)
• 1 AM snack
• 1 PM snack
• printed handout
• printed certificate
• overflowing coffee
• WIFI access
• BRING OWN LAPTOP (or rent from us)

IF VIA ZOOM

• PDF certificate
• PDF handout

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Part 1. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

• Capabilities of the Program and its practical applications
• Overview of Functionalities and common use cases
• Understanding Pixels and how images are structured digitally

Part 2. The Adobe Photoshop Interface

• Identifying Panels and their roles in the workspace
• Accessing Files and managing project assets
• Showing Toolbars and customizing the workspace
• Layering fundamentals and how elements are organized
• Changing Image Formats for different output needs
• Changing the Zoom Level for precision editing
• Saving Options and file management best practices

Part 3. Working with Texts and Shapes

• Modifying Font Types for design and readability
• Creating Shapes for layouts and visual elements
• Combining Shapes to build more complex graphics
• Reshaping objects to fit design requirements

Part 4. Essential Tools

• Blending Options and how layers interact visually
• Applying Effects to enhance visual impact
• Editing Layers for flexibility and control
• Grouping Layers for better organization and workflow

Part 5. Working with Images

• Working with Curves for tonal adjustments
• Changing Color to correct or enhance images
• Changing Opacity for layering effects
• Working with Brushes for creative edits and detailing

Part 6. Photoshop Workshop Exercises

• Guided exercises integrating text, shapes, and images
• Application of tools in structured editing scenarios
• Output creation and review of participant work