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Beginning Photoshop

Central New Mexico Community College

Online - ScheduledType
Eligible for 3 College Credits College Credits
Apr 12, 2021 - Jul 4, 2021Course Dates
10 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

Gain the Photoshop Skills Employers need

Designers with Photoshop skills earn more and are in higher demand.

Learn how to use the tools in Adobe Photoshop to create new images and edit existing images. Tools used will include selections, layers, and adjustments, among other pixel editing tools. Basic composition and output will be emphasized in all projects.

Projects will emphasize basic composition and output.  

What You'll Learn
  • Make and refine selections
  • Adjust color and tone in an image
  • Eliminate unwanted objects in an image
  • Apply layers to organize and create effects
  • Create brushes, styles and vector shapes
  • Prepare image for print and screen output
  • Apply masking and layers to non-destructively edit an image
  • Effectively utilize blending modes and layer styles
  • Apply adjustment layers
  • Apply design principles including typography

Skills you'll acquire

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingOperations Analysis
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Advertising & Promotions Managers
  • Architects
  • Art Directors
  • Desktop Publishers

Course Content

Eligibility

Participants are required to secure their own access to the most recent version of Adobe Photoshop.  Software is not included with this course.  

Additional Attendance Information

Classes are instructor-led and students will engage with and receive feedback from their instructor. 

Instructor Details

Susan Herrington

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