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Free online courseBecome a Designer

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 28 minutes

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Learn Adobe Photoshop with Virtus Learning Hub's comprehensive online course. Master layers, selection tools, paint tools, text, blending options, adjustment layers, and more.

In this free course, learn about

  • Getting Started with Photoshop
  • Working with Layers and Text
  • Painting and Drawing Tools
  • Blending, Effects, and Styles
  • Adjustments, Masks, and Vector Shapes

Course Description

Welcome to "Become a Designer with Adobe Photoshop"! This comprehensive course, lasting 2 hours and 28 minutes, will guide you through the essentials of Photoshop, ensuring you gain the skills to become a proficient designer. Although there are no reviews yet, this course is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start a journey in the world of design and art, particularly in the subcategory of image editing.

We begin with an introduction to Adobe Photoshop, meticulously structured to provide a solid foundation. You will learn the basics of the interface and essential tools, creating a seamless starting point for your design journey. From there, the course dives into creating your first document, offering practical insights into setting up projects and working within a digital canvas.

Next, you'll explore how to place images into your projects, allowing for the integration of various visual elements seamlessly. Understanding layers is crucial for any Photoshop user; this section demystifies the use of layers and how they can be employed to organize and manage your work efficiently.

As the course progresses, you'll master the selection tools, learning how to make precise selections and even larger selections for intricate designs. The paintbrush tool and other paint tools will become second nature as you practice and experiment with custom brushes to add unique elements to your work.

Developing your skills further, you'll learn to use lines effectively and how to work with text type, which are critical when creating visually appealing designs. Blending options and bevel effects will enable you to add depth and dimension to your designs. Overlay effects and adjustment layers will teach you how to control the look and feel of your images meticulously.

Understanding light levels and color adjustment layers will allow you to enhance the visual impact of your projects, ensuring your designs are vibrant and captivating. Using layer masks will round out your skill set, providing you with the tools to create complex, non-destructive edits.

Finally, the course culminates in creating complex vector shapes, empowering you to construct detailed and sophisticated designs with precision. Each tutorial builds on the previous one, ensuring you gain confidence and competence as you progress through the series.

By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Photoshop, equipped with the skills to create stunning designs and captivating imagery. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a proficient designer!

Course content

  • Video class: Getting Started - Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 04m
  • Exercise: In Adobe Photoshop, which of the following is a primary function of the layers panel?
  • Video class: Creating Our First Document - #2 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 07m
  • Exercise: When starting a new document in Adobe Photoshop, which of the following settings is crucial for determining the quality and size of the image you are about to create?
  • Video class: Placing Images - #3 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 06m
  • Exercise: What is a key benefit of using PNG images when incorporating them into a Photoshop project?
  • Video class: Layers 06m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of organizing text layers into a group in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Selection Tools - #5 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 05m
  • Exercise: What is one primary use of the selection tool in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Making Larger Selections - #6 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 06m
  • Exercise: Which of the following tools in Adobe Photoshop is best used for selecting areas of an image with a uniform color background?
  • Video class: Working With Text Type 12m
  • Exercise: What feature in Adobe Photoshop allows you to wrap text within a defined area?
  • Video class: Using The Paint Brush Tool - #7 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 07m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the Eyedropper Tool in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: More Paint Tools - #8 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 09m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the eraser tool in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Using Custom Brushes - #9 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 08m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the brush settings window in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Using Lines 07m
  • Exercise: What is the primary use of rulers in Adobe Photoshop as discussed in the series?
  • Video class: Using Blending Options - #12 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 09m
  • Exercise: What is the difference between normal opacity and fill opacity in Adobe Photoshop's blending options?
  • Video class: Bevel 12m
  • Exercise: In Adobe Photoshop, what effect can be created using the Bevel and Emboss settings?
  • Video class: Using Overlay Effects - #14 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 08m
  • Exercise: Which type of overlay in Adobe Photoshop allows you to blend between two colors to create smooth transitions?
  • Video class: Adjustment Layers - #15 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 07m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of an adjustment layer in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Adjusting Light Levels - #16 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 07m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of using a levels adjustment layer in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Color Adjustment Layers - #17 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 05m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the Color Balance adjustment layer in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Using Layer Masks - #18 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 06m
  • Exercise: What is the primary function of a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop?
  • Video class: Creating Complex Vector Shapes - #19 Adobe Photoshop Design Tutorial Series 07m
  • Exercise: In Adobe Photoshop, when working with vector shapes, what is a benefit of using them over raster images?

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