Adobe Photoshop CC – Introduction

Adobe® Photoshop® CC: Part 1 focuses on some of the basic features of Photoshop so that the student can navigate the environment and use Photoshop tools to work with photographic images. In addition, the orientation to Adobe® Bridge and organization of files in Bridge is covered. Although Photoshop is used by a variety of professionals, from photographers to designers to videographers, Photoshop Part 1 will focus mainly on the photography component. The illustration and animation techniques are covered in subsequent levels of Photoshop. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop exam.

Course Details

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$395.00

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Course Overview

This course will prepare you to use the most common basic features of Adobe Photoshop. Identify the components and capabilities of Photoshop. Create basic images. Manage selections and layers. Modify and repair images, and manage color. Refine images by adjusting layers, using camera raw, and applying advanced image refinement. Import, export, organize, and save files.

To ensure your success in this course, you should have a basic comfort level with digital photography. For example, you have used a digital camera and have downloaded images to your computer or other storage device.

1 – Getting Started with Photoshop

Topic A: Organize Photoshop Assets by Using Adobe Bridge
Topic B: Organize the Photoshop Workspace
Topic C: Customize the Photoshop Workspace

2 -Creating Basic Images

Topic A: Manage Image Elements and Formats
Topic B: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphic Composition
Topic C: Work with Digital Devices

3 -Managing Selections and Layers

Topic A: Use Selection Tools
Topic B: Manage Layers

4 -Adjusting Images

Topic A: Modify Images
Topic B: Repair Images
Topic C: Implement Color Management

5 -Refining Images

Topic A: Adjust Layers
Topic B: Apply Camera Raw
Topic C: Refine Images by Using Advanced Tools

6 -Managing Files in a Production Workflow

Topic A: Import, Export, and Organize Files
Topic B: Save Images for the Web
Topic C: Save Images for Print
Topic D: Format Images for Other Programs

Class Dates & Times


05/26/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
07/24/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
09/23/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
11/24/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00

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