This hands-on, comprehensive course is designed for beginners and those seeking a refresher in Photoshop. As the industry-standard tool for graphic designers, web designers, and photographers, Photoshop offers powerful capabilities for enhancing, modifying, and improving images—and this course gives you the foundation to use it confidently and effectively.

Through step-by-step instruction, you'll explore key features including the Photoshop interface, workspace customization, selection techniques, basic photo corrections, retouching, layers, masks, channels, and typographic design. You'll also dive into newer tools like generative AI and learn time-saving shortcuts to boost your efficiency.

Instruction includes lectures, guided practice, class discussions, and individual exercises. By the end of the course, you’ll have built a strong foundation in Photoshop’s core tools and be ready to apply them to real-world creative projects.

Prerequisites: basic computer skills and Windows proficiency. For more information, please refer to our website.

Recommended Textbook: Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (2021 release);  ISBN-13: 978-0136904731.

Recommended Software: Participants highly encourage to purchase a student version of Photoshop CC for home use to practice and reinforce the skills learned in class. Additional information on how to purchase a student version will be provided by the instructor in the first session.

Notes: Expect 2-6 hours of work outside of class for Photoshop CC. This is the second of two courses in the Graphic Design Certificate Part 1 (2 Class Series) and the second of six required courses in the Graphic Design Certificate.