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Berkeley Global
This course covers the use of Adobe Photoshop, an essential tool for the work of any graphic or visual designer. The class focuses on the creation of “composites”, a design technique unique to Photoshop.
Students will learn the fundamental concepts of the latest version of Photoshop: use of layers, selection and painting tools, masking, tonal and color management and correction, blending modes and photo retouching and editing.
The class will also cover basic management of “master files” and conversion to appropriate output formats. Students will perfect their conceptual skills through a series of real-world production assignments that place an emphasis on becoming more adept at individual expression as well as making gif (animated) files for personal or work purposes. The end goal of the course is to have portfolio quality pieces that can be used in student’s personal websites.
Check out former student Sarah McKinney's work. Matt Linzer did great work by combining many different skills and tools within Photoshop.
Course Outline
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Course Objectives
UC Berkeley Extension designs the best possible online learning experience for you with an exceptional Adobe Photoshop syllabus to prepare you with the skills needed and a quality portfolio to become a confident design professional.
- Fundamentals of color, image resolution and appropriate file formats
- Essential of using layers, painting tools, tonal and color correction, retouching, and sharpening images
- Advanced techniques in compositing, layer masking, color modes and filters
- How to prepare Photoshop files to be used with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign for both print and digital
- How to prepare images for the Web
- Learn to make gif files for multiple purposes
What You’ll Learn
The primary focus will be for students to learn the basic use of Adobe Photoshop as a graphic design tool. Assignments are given emphasis on project-based learning objectives, with time for one-on-one instruction, question and answer periods and real-world examples. Each session will include a lecture, a demonstration and introduction to new tools, discussion of an assignment and/or analysis of ongoing work.
- Color modes: RGB and CMYK
- Color management and color correction
- Hue and saturation
- Resizing and cropping
- Workflows
- Selection tools
- Layers
- Adjustment layers
- Layer masks
- Blending modes
- Filters
- Cloning
- Pixels vs. vectors
- Managing Photoshop workspace
- Importing images to Photoshop
- Levels and curves
- Pen tool and paths
- Advanced compositing techniques
- Puppet Warp tool
- Liquify tool
- Gif files
How You'll Learn
We are online! All of the design classes are conducted remotely including: video classes, mentor-led learning and peer-to-peer support through our student online platform called Canvas.
- Lectures
- Reading assignments
- Small-group activities
- Homework assignments
- Capstone project
- Live demonstrations
- In-class critiques and discussions
Is Adobe Photoshop I Course Right for You?
Those who want a thorough introduction to the functions of Photoshop can benefit greatly. This course is ideal for designers who want to improve their digital skills for print and web output and for those using social media for personal or work purposes. Our experienced instructor provides practical information in Adobe Photoshop skills and monitors your development along with peer-to-peer support on our student online platform.
Other classes to be considered: Web Design With HTML5 and CSS3, Illustrating Children’s Books.
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Spring 2025 enrollment opens on October 21!