Certificate in Photoshop online
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Learn the basics of image manipulation and graduate to professional looking photographs. |
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Off NZ$400
Are you a photographer who needs to know the right way to use Photoshop to digitally retouch your photos?
The Certificate in Photoshop Course is an online instructional course, perfect for new and amateur photographers who want to learn how to use Photoshop CS software to edit and enhance photos.
In this course you will be shown just what you need to know without going into a lot of unnecessary tools that photographers just don't need.
These unique tutorials have been developed for the photographer who hasn't got time to attend a full course on Photoshop.
Learn step by step how to digitally blend and retouch your photos.
You'll have access to the great instructional videos, exposure to some creative assigments, and access to reference materials to inspire your creativity.
The iLearn Photography Difference
- Learn the most important Photoshop editing tools and techniques
- Study along with simple instructions, videos and demonstrations
- Written and developed by a leading Photographer and Photoshop expert
- Learn how to use, enhance and edit your photos
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- 24/7 access from any computer or smart device
iLearn Online Photography Course Enrolment
Upon enrolment an automated email will be sent to you to register your username and password (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access our online instructional video learning platform, which is Available 24/7. The course is easy to follow and understand as we teach you live step by step, while you watch us demonstrate tips and techniques. All students who achieve a 50% online multiple choice exam mark receive a certificate of completion.
This course is not just about theory. It is also about equipping you with the real world tools and information you will need to become confident at enhancing your images.
You will find the online video tutorials easy to follow. Only basic computer skills are required. You will find the course captivating, fun and interactive!
Video Tutorials
Unit 1: Getting Started with Photoshop
Initial Setup
- How to change screen appearance
- Photoshop modes
- Adding tools
- Common keyboard shortcuts
- Other shortcuts
Selection tools
- Marquee tools
- Lasso tools
- How to add colours
Cropping images
- Tools to crop
- Rule of thrids
- Change modes
- How to save images
Colour balance
- Which tools to use
- Adjusting colour balance
- Mid tones
- Highlights
- How to preview
- How to save files
Black and White images
- Tools to use
- How to enhance images
- Using tint
- Adjusting saturation
- Preview
- Save as a secondary file
Desaturate colour
- How to use the marquee toool
- How to select over image
- Which tools to use
Levels
- How to improve images
- Tools to use
- Using levels window
- Save a new image
Unit 2: Editing Images to enhance photos
Curves
- How to adjust images with curves
- Tools to use
- How to lighten an image
- How to use channels
Hue Saturation
- How to lighten and darken images
- How to enhance an image
- Tools to use
Lasso and Darken
- Adjusting images
- Improving the image
- Using the lasso tool
Photo Filter
- How to alter photos
- Using different filters
- Using layers
- Opacity
- How to flatten image
Blur and Burn tools
- How to blur off a background
- How to darken background
Unit 3: Tips and Tricks
Copy and Pasting images
- Which tools to use
- Commands
- How to move images
- Saving images
Removing red eyes
- Using tools and techniques
Replacing Colour
- Tools to use
- Selecting images
How to whiten teeth
- Which tools to use
- Setting tolerance levels
Fix droopy eye
- How to fix a droopy eye
- Tools to use
- Lasso tools
Patch tools
- How to fix up wrinkles
- Remove blemishes
- Using the patch tool
- Using the liquify tool
Unit 4: Advanced Techniques
Magazine Look
- How to turn a good image into a magazine look
- 8 steps to follow
Adding makeup
- How to add
- Steps to follow
Merging Images
- Tools to use
- Techniques
- Applying gradients
Pen Tool
- How to use
- The importance of the pen tool
- Pen tool selection
Resource Materials:
1. Photoshop tutorial notes
Assignments:
1. Photoshop Portrait Manipulation
2. Photoshop Merged Images
Reference Materials:
1. Stock Photography
2. The photoshop masters
Minimum Education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer Requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet, DVD's are available for an additional cost.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
- Microsoft Windows 98 or
- PC
- Apple Mac
- iPad, iPad mini, all smart devices etc
Students will also need access to the following applications:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader and
- Microsoft Word
- We recommend using Firefox browser
Students will also need Photoshop Software CS4, CS5 or CS6.
