Adobe Photoshop Curriculum

Photoshop

History of Adobe Photoshop

1987: Photoshop developed by Thomas Knoll and John Knoll.
1988: Licensed to Adobe Systems, marking the start of its commercial journey.
1990: First official release of Adobe Photoshop 1.0 for Macintosh.
Evolution: Expanded with layers, filters, 3D tools, smart objects, AI-powered features, and integration with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Current use: Widely used for photo editing, graphic design, digital painting, web design, and creative media across industries.

Module 1: Introduction to Photoshop

  • Introduction to raster vs vector graphics
  • Photoshop interface & workspace customization
  • File formats (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, etc.)
  • Creating and managing documents
  • Navigation (zoom, pan, rulers, grids, guides)

Module 2: Basic Tools & Techniques

  • Selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection)
  • Move tool & transform options (scale, rotate, distort, warp)
  • Crop & straighten images
  • Brush, pencil, eraser basics
  • Eyedropper & color picker

Module 3: Working with Layers

  • Layer basics: create, duplicate, rename, delete
  • Layer styles (drop shadow, bevel, stroke, glow)
  • Blending modes explained
  • Adjustment layers (brightness, contrast, curves, levels)
  • Layer masks (non-destructive editing)
  • Smart objects

Module 4: Color & Image Adjustments

  • Color modes (RGB, CMYK, grayscale)
  • Hue/Saturation, Vibrance, Selective Color adjustments
  • Gradient tool & gradient maps
  • Replacing colors
  • Black & white conversions

Module 5: Retouching & Manipulation

  • Healing brush, spot healing, patch tool
  • Clone stamp & content-aware fill
  • Liquify tool for reshaping
  • Dodge, burn, sponge tools
  • Frequency separation (advanced skin retouching)

Module 6: Text & Shapes

  • Adding and formatting text
  • Working with type layers
  • Text effects & warping
  • Shape tools (rectangle, ellipse, custom shapes)
  • Vector paths & pen tool basics

Module 7: Advanced Compositing

  • Cutting out objects (pen tool, select & mask, refine edge)
  • Double exposure effect
  • Creative photo manipulation
  • Layer blending for composites
  • Adding shadows & reflections

Module 8: Filters & Effects

  • Filter gallery (blur, distort, sketch, artistic)
  • Camera Raw filter basics
  • Sharpening techniques
  • Noise reduction
  • Creating special effects (glow, dispersion, motion blur, etc.)

Module 9: Workflow & Productivity

  • Actions & batch processing
  • Using smart filters
  • Custom brushes & patterns
  • Libraries & presets
  • Integration with Illustrator, Lightroom, and After Effects

Module 10: Exporting & Output

  • Saving for web, print, and social media
  • Export formats & settings
  • Resolution & DPI explained
  • Color profiles for print vs digital
  • Preparing designs for clients

Module 11: Projects & Practice

  • Photo retouching project
  • Social media post design
  • Poster/flyer/banner design
  • Logo mockups
  • Creative photo manipulation artwork
  • Portfolio project

Why Learn Photoshop?

Photoshop is the industry-standard tool for photo editing, graphic design, and digital creativity. Learning it helps you create stunning visuals, edit images professionally, design marketing materials, and build a strong career in creative fields like advertising, web design, digital media, and freelancing.

Future Scope After Learning Photoshop

With Photoshop skills, you can pursue careers in graphic design, digital marketing, photography, UI/UX design, web design, and content creation. The demand for skilled Photoshop professionals is growing in industries like advertising, media, fashion, e-commerce, and entertainment. Freelancing opportunities are also vast, allowing you to work with clients worldwide and build your own creative brand.

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