Adobe Photoshop CS5 Essentials

Course Description:

This excellent Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials course is ideal for the beginning user to learn the essentials of Photoshop, and to get up to speed on all of the major features of this powerful image editing software. During this excellent Photoshop CS5 Extended: Advanced course learners will cover various topics including: working with vector shapes and paths, smart objects, using Adobe Bridge, the basics of Camera Raw, working with complex image layers, alpha channels, composting images, manipulating brushes, and finally outputting for print and the web, all using Photoshop CS5. Gain insider knowledge and a whole host of expert tips about Photoshop CS5 from a master!

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What are the requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

What skills will I gain?

• Learn to use all of the key Photoshop tools, palettes, and menu bars
• Understand all of the major features of Photoshop CS5, such as layers
• Learn to use Photoshop CS5 features, such as: selections, image editing, and retouching
• Understand working with colour and swatches, type design, masks, and blend modes

Meet the Instructor:

Amadou Diallo is a photographer, author, educator and digital imaging expert. A musician by training, Diallo brings his passion for creative expression to each of these endeavours. Diallo’s vast experience with digital capture, editing, and printing has made him a sought-after instructor and consultant for amateur and professional photographers alike. Indeed, for Diallo one of the great pleasures outside of creating his own photographs is teaching others how to reap the benefits of digital imaging in their own work. This love of sharing information led him to write Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer’s Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Cengage Learning), widely hailed as a seminal work on digital photography technique. What truly separates Diallo from other digital experts is his unique ability to communicate both the technical and aesthetic requirements for creating stunning images. He is on the faculty of New York’s renowned International Center of Photography (ICP). His latest book, The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in New York City (Cengage Learning) combines stunning imagery with step-by-step guidance to readers for capturing memorable and professional-looking images of the Big Apple.

Course Outline:

• Module 01: The Big Picture
• Module 02: Setting Up Like A Pro
• Module 03: Global Editing
• Module 04: Making
• Module 05: Non-Destructive Editing
• Module 06: The Fixer-Upper
• Module 07: Type Design
• Module 08: Vectors, Shapes & Paths
• Module 09: Smart Objects
• Module 10: Adobe Bridge
• Module 11: Photoshop Camera Raw
• Module 12: Image Layers & Alpha Channels
• Module 13: Compositing Images
• Module 14: Working With Brushes
• Module 15: Print & Web Output

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate.

What careers can I get with this qualification?

This Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials course will give you an in depth education in Photoshop, and will give you a whole host of useful tips to take your work to the next level. With this certificate you could go on to higher level study of these programmes, or could get a job in a related field, like Graphic Design. The average salary of a Graphic Designer in the UK is £21,778, which goes up with experience (payscale.com). You could get a job in any of the following industries:

• Image editing
• Photography
• Graphic design
• Digital Design