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Adobe Photoshop CC Introduction 2 Days - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£395 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.
After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.
After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.
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Photoshop Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe Photoshop. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes image manipulation to a new level. You will use the program's tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images by using selections and layers.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Photoshop environment
- Select parts of an image in several ways
- Enhance images by using Adjustment Layers and Smart Sharpen
- Understand tools used for painting and retouching images
- Fill areas with colour and gradients
- Blend images to create simple compositions
- Create type and produce simple adverts
- Resize images for the web and for print
- Add, adjust and style both text and layers
- Output artwork for the web
- Prepare images for print
Our goal is for you to understand the basics of adjusting and enhancing images.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for digital artists and photographers as well as those who work for advertising agencies, design agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, and specialist corporate departments.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Managing the Adobe Photoshop Environment- Exploring the Interface
- Managing Panels
- Adjusting and Saving your Workspace
- Zooming in and out and moving around
- Using Undos with the History Panel
- Creating Selections using Marquee, Magic Wand, Quick Selection and Lasso tools
- Adding and Subtracting from a selection
- Transforming a Selection
- Modifying a Selection using Select and Mask
- Saving and Reloading a Selection
- Cropping an image
- Using Levels and Curves Adjustment Layers
- Using Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer
- Using Colour Balance Adjustment Layer
- Sharpening using Smart Sharpen
- Basics of Painting
- Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools
- Using the Filter Gallery
- Creating New Layers
- Transforming Layer Objects
- Applying Transparency and changing the Blend modes
- Adding Text
- Creating Layer Masks
- Adding Layer Styles
Working with Colour- Choosing colours
- Using the Eyedropper tool
- Filling an area with colour
- Creating gradients
- Using the Type tool
- Formatting Text
- Adding Layer styles to Text
- Rasterising text
- Sizing images for web pages
- Sizing images for print
- Resizing images
- Changing the Canvas Size
- Understanding different file types
- Saving for Web
- Understanding the Print options
- Working non-destructively with Layer Masks
- Creating Layer Masks
- Editing Layer Masks
- Creating Fading Effects with Layer Masks
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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Photoshop Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
16 Oct - 17 Oct Special Offer! £369 + vat 18 Nov - 19 Nov £395 + vat 20 Jan - 21 Jan £395 + vat 10 Feb - 11 Feb £395 + vat 17 Mar - 18 Mar £395 + vat 07 Apr - 08 Apr £395 + vat 19 May - 20 May £395 + vat 16 Jun - 17 Jun £395 + vat 14 Jul - 15 Jul £395 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Our instructor put us at ease immediately and explained all course content very clearly and efficiently. He quickly realised what level we were at and adapted the content to suit. "
Lynn McBean, Material MC, Photoshop - 1 Day Bespoke
"Trainer and content of the course were both excellent and exactly what I was after. With only two of us in the group we were really able to adapt the course to our personal needs and even work through real life examples. Would definitely recommend to any of my colleagues."
Claire Douglas, Centrica, Adobe Photoshop - One Day Introduction
"Thank you very much for a really good course yesterday. I have been a Photoshop user for several years but this is the first time I have understood how the program works which is exactly what I wanted to achieve, as well as learn good practice and new techniques."
Robert Green, Larato, Photoshop 1 Day Introduction
"Have thoroughly enjoyed attending the photoshop training course. The instructor was extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgable. I have gained lots of useful hints, tips and techniques to help me. Will happily recommend to others. Thank you."
Michaela Dixon, Motor Mart Ltd, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"Thanks for great few days of learning, I really enjoyed the course! The post course files will be very handy."
Vicky Keeler, Kellogg, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"As an experienced Photoshop user it was really good to be shown that what I'm doing and the things I have taught myself are in fact right! It's also great to be shown new features. Overall a very good two days. Thanks!"
Amy Smith, schuh, Photoshop - 2 Day Bespoke
"Fantastic one to one tailored course that fitted perfectly with my needs and has allowed me to secure and expand my Photoshop knowledge."
Ramsey Matthews, Whitley Bay High School, Photoshop Introduction - 1 Day
"The trainer was very helpful and approachable and we got answers to all our questions. Great course!"
Aspasia Valiasi, FilmFlex Movies, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"I thought the training was excellent and was impressed by the knowledge of the instructor. I also found the adaptability to teach on images I brought with me extremely helpful. Many thanks!"
Keith Baker, Science Press Ltd, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"The trainer had an excellent knowledge of product and how to apply things in a day to day situation."
Faye Purver, Mi-Case, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
Next Dates:
16 Oct - 17 Oct Special Offer! £369 + vat
18 Nov - 19 Nov
20 Jan - 21 Jan
10 Feb - 11 Feb
17 Mar - 18 Mar
07 Apr - 08 Apr
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Photoshop training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
I have been very satisfied from day one. I have been to other course providers previously and cannot say that my experience and well being was so looked after as it was at xchange. Starting from the spacious tables and rooms. The convenience of picking favourite operating system, the latest equipment. The convenience of the dual monitor set up, being able to see i tractors screen at all times, the tea, coffee and snacks, the lunch. But most of all the teacher. I was hoping to get a good teacher, and I got an amazing one. She has proven and provided us with top class training, knowledge and a very well planned course. There wasn’t a moment where the lesson felt boring. I loved the unique learning experience and would totally recommend to people I know.
10/10/2024
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the Photoshop course - even though I have used photoshop for years, I was self taught and didn’t know most of what we went through!
10/10/2024
5/5 Stars
The pace was good and the trainer was very helpful and could answer all the questions I had.
08/10/2024
5/5 Stars
Great course, great content, lovely trainer - thank you very much
08/10/2024
4/5 Stars
The content was very good, although perhaps better as a 1.5 day course rather than 2 full days. The recorded version will be really helpful for future!
01/10/2024
5/5 Stars
I had a great day and learned a lot of Photoshop Principles
01/10/2024
5/5 Stars
Learned some photoshop tools that i can take back to use in my work
01/10/2024
5/5 Stars
Donna is a great tutor and she really helped us expand our knowledge and skillset in Photoshop. Because it was only myself and my colleague, she really tailored the course to our needs so this was an excellent experience for us. Overall, we're really pleased and feel like we learnt a lot over the 2 days and it will really help us in our careers. Thank you!
08/08/2024
5/5 Stars
Was excellent from start to finish really pleased with what I learnt and very enjoyable and personal too
08/08/2024
5/5 Stars
Doug was very thorough with his explanations, and was very knowledgeable. He was happy to repeat himself when needed, and was very kind.
06/08/2024
4/5 Stars
Easy to follow along and lots of tasks that demonstrate and show an array of knowledge for us to learn.
26/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Excellent knowledge and a nice delivery.
26/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Course provides good overall knowledge of photoshop whilst including fun and interesting projects which make it easy to stay engaged
23/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Loved the two days. Great pace and a very knowledgable and passionate instructor. What I have learnt is perfect for a photography class and I’m excited to carry on playing around with the tools at home. I am definitely more confident on photoshop.
04/06/2024
5/5 Stars
Great day - course details were exactly what we were looking for as beginners
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Simon made previously aspirational tasks seem very simple with a clear and concise process of how to do things. The course content was fun and made relatable to the type of files we'd need to create in our line of work.
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Simon was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to colleagues and will look to do further training if possible. The environment was fantastic and the vibes in the room were relaxed all day. Thanks Simon!
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Really great to find out the basics of how to use Photoshop. I had no idea how to set up libraries of swatches before.
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
no comments..we are with xchange 4th time
23/04/2024
5/5 Stars
Really knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer. Phil was really helpful and ensured we got everything we needed out of the course. The lunch vouchers were a nice touch and I will definitely recommend this to friends and colleagues.
23/04/2024
5/5 Stars
This is my third course taken with XChange and I've enjoyed every single one. A great learning experience with a top teacher. I walk away feeling fulfilled and like I've learnt so much more than expected. A really brilliant course!
20/03/2024
5/5 Stars
Very relevant to my specific needs and level of competence - small cohort really helped.
18/03/2024
5/5 Stars
Fantastic course that did exactly what I needed it to do!
18/03/2024
5/5 Stars
I really appreciated Doug's approach, which was to explain the concepts rather than just whiz us through likely exam questions (as I've had in other training elsewhere in the past!) He was very reassuring, clearly knew his stuff, didn't mind admitting the bits that were new to him, and was great in fostering an environment where we felt free to ask questions and digress on interesting topics. It was great.
09/02/2024
4/5 Stars
Doug tookover at short notice due to illness. Obviously has an excellent knowledge
09/02/2024
5/5 Stars
It would be nice to be given a course curriculum a the beginning.
02/02/2024
5/5 Stars
Feel confident using what I need it for now
02/02/2024
5/5 Stars
Veery good course, Donna and Doug were both great, with very different learning styles but both were excellent
02/02/2024
5/5 Stars
This course definitely provided me with an introduction into the world of photoshop. As a beginner in the field, I can comfortably take what I have learned with Simon and apply it to my practise at home. I know that if I do have any issues, i can get in contact with ease. I look forward to my next class on Illustrator in a couple of weeks time!
29/01/2024
5/5 Stars
Thorough syllabus/ good class size
11/01/2024
5/5 Stars
Good course, informative, enjoyable.
05/12/2023
5/5 Stars
Exceeded my expectations
05/12/2023
5/5 Stars
Susannah was brilliant and very knowledgeable. She was very clear in her instructions and was happy to answer any questions or repeat her tutorials. Thank you Susannah for sharing your expertise!
03/11/2023
5/5 Stars
All the team has provided positive feedback. We have all learned so much from shortcuts and reasoning as to why certain tools perform the way they do. It was so beneficial to our team and helpful!
03/11/2023
5/5 Stars
i have only put down instructor knowledge as very satisfactory and not excellent as there were a few things re photoshop that even suprised Doug - i think this is very normal as photoshop will always suprise you, re what he taught us his knowledge was excellent.
26/10/2023
5/5 Stars
Donna is a great trainer, knowledgeable and friendly :)
03/10/2023
4/5 Stars
A very comprehensive introduction to Photoshop. Having not used the application much before, it offered a brief reminder of the basics, as well as introducing all the other tools.
02/10/2023
5/5 Stars
Easy to follow and really great attention to detail
02/10/2023
5/5 Stars
Learnt most of the the basics of Photoshop, very useful
02/10/2023
4/5 Stars
Was a little fast at times but very good
30/08/2023
5/5 Stars
Fantastic Course - so much to learn and a lot covered
04/08/2023
4/5 Stars
Would have liked some more in-depth explanation of colour manipulation in Adjustment layers
27/07/2023
4/5 Stars
Overall very useful, gave me lots of areas to look into further in the future.
27/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Very knowledgeable instructor Simon . Relaxed atmosphere with good two way communication with instructor . Would highly recommend
19/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Extremely satisfied with the course, I learnt lots of skills and the content with nice and varied.
13/07/2023
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate 
Lunch and refreshments
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the Manchester Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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