Course Overview

Adobe Photoshop is the undisputed industry standard for image editing, used by photographers, graphic designers, UI designers, and digital artists worldwide. Our comprehensive 3–4 month course takes you from the absolute basics to professional-level techniques used in leading design studios. You'll work on real client briefs throughout — retouching portraits, building social media graphics, creating print materials, and designing UI mockups — so you graduate with a portfolio that proves your skills to employers.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals

Interface & workspace navigation
Layers, groups & blending modes
Selection tools & masking
Colour modes (RGB, CMYK)
Basic retouching techniques

Photo Retouching

Skin retouching & healing
Dodge, burn & frequency separation
Colour grading & LUTs
Background removal
Object removal & cloning

Compositing & Design

Layer compositing workflows
Smart objects & linked assets
Text effects & typography
Mockup creation
Poster & banner design

UI & Digital Art

UI/web design mockups
Icon & button design
Digital painting basics
GIF & frame animation
Export for web & print

Automation & Output

Actions & batch processing
Camera Raw workflow
Print production setup
File formats & compression
Portfolio assembly

Professional Workflow

Non-destructive editing habits
Smart filters
Version management
Client file delivery
Industry shortcuts

Detailed Syllabus

Week 1–2 Interface, Layers & Basic Tools

Topics: Workspace setup, layer panel, selection tools, basic retouching brushes, undo history

Project: Retouch 3 portrait photos from scratch

Week 3–4 Masking, Compositing & Colour

Topics: Layer masks, refine edge, blend modes, colour balance, hue/saturation, curves, levels

Project: Create a product composite with cutout subject on new background

Week 5–6 Typography, Effects & Print Design

Topics: Type tool, smart objects, layer styles, drop shadows, emboss, print resolution, bleed & margins

Project: Design a full A4 poster for a local event

Week 7–8 Photo Retouching & Skin Work

Topics: Frequency separation, dodge & burn, healing brush, clone stamp, spot healing, liquify

Project: Full beauty retouch of 5 portrait images to professional standard

Week 9–10 UI/Web Design & Digital Art

Topics: UI wireframe layouts, button & icon design, grid systems, digital painting with brush engine, GIF animation

Project: Design a mobile app homepage mockup

Week 11–12 Automation, Camera Raw & Portfolio

Topics: Actions & batch processing, Camera Raw filter, export presets, portfolio layout, client delivery guidelines

Project: Complete 5-piece portfolio and present to class

Course Requirements

System Requirements

Windows 10/11 or macOS 11+, min 8 GB RAM, dedicated GPU recommended. Adobe Photoshop 2024 installed.

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy. No prior design experience needed.

Eligibility

Age 16+, 10th pass minimum.

Time Commitment

36 classroom hours + 36 hours self-practice per month.

Career Opportunities

🎨

Photo Editor

Edit images for studios, newspapers, ad agencies

🖼️

Graphic Designer

Design print and digital marketing materials

📱

UI/UX Designer

Create app and web interface mockups

📸

Retouching Artist

Beauty, fashion, and product retouching

🎬

Digital Artist

Concept art, illustration, VFX compositing

💼

Freelance Designer

Work independently with clients worldwide

Adobe Photoshop Course in Jodhpur