Adobe Photoshop CC Essentials | Photoshop Retouching Course Syllabus

Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment. This project-based course is designed for beginners who want to master essential Adobe Photoshop CC skills through hands-on, real-world design projects. You'll learn by doing—creating marketing materials, editing product images, and designing print and digital assets from start to finish. With a total duration of approximately 4 hours, the course is divided into six practical modules, each focused on a specific design outcome. You'll build proficiency in layers, masks, selections, adjustment layers, smart objects, and non-destructive editing workflows. Ideal for designers, marketers, and small business owners, this course emphasizes speed, efficiency, and professional results. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio-ready set of designs and a certificate of completion.

Module 1: Introduction to Photoshop Productivity

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Overview of the Photoshop CC interface and essential tools
• Setting up workspaces for efficiency
• Organizing files and project panels
• Customizing preferences for faster workflow

Module 2: Social Media Banner Design

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Creating a new document for social media specifications
• Importing and placing images and logos
• Adding and formatting text with alignment tools
• Using layer styles and export settings for digital platforms

Module 3: Business Flyer Creation

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Setting up document with proper dimensions and resolution
• Working with text styles and paragraph formatting
• Using grids and guides for image and text placement
• Applying color schemes and preparing print-ready PDFs

Module 4: Product Image Editing

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Removing backgrounds using selection tools and masks
• Cleaning product images with clone stamp and healing brush
• Using non-destructive adjustment layers for color and contrast
• Exporting high-quality product images for web and print

Module 5: Poster Design with Blending Techniques

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Combining images using layer blending modes
• Applying overlays and textures for visual impact
• Using advanced adjustment layers for color grading
• Applying composition principles for professional layout

Module 6: Business Card and Portfolio Design

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Setting up guides, bleed, and safe zones for print
• Designing a business card with brand colors and typography
• Creating a portfolio cover using smart objects and templates
• Saving and exporting print-ready files and reusable templates

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with file management (opening, saving, organizing files)
• Adobe Photoshop CC installed (free trial acceptable)

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Use Adobe Photoshop CC efficiently to complete real-world creative projects
• Master essential tools like layers, masks, selections, and adjustment layers
• Design marketing materials such as flyers, banners, and business cards
• Edit and retouch images using non-destructive workflows
• Improve productivity with templates, smart objects, and Photoshop shortcuts