Performing Arts & Photography
Creative Photoshop
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification No Qualification
Study mode Evening
Start date Multiple available
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Course overview
Creative Photoshop is an evening class taught at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill campus over 12 weeks.
The course is designed to teach the absolute basics of Photoshop, up to advanced creative image-making techniques using composites and advanced image editing. You will be taught how to manipulate existing graphics and photographs as well as create artwork from scratch with custom brushes and typography.
During this course, you will produce a personal portfolio of Photoshop-based artwork. This course is ideal if you are interested in photography or are pursuing a career in the creative industry.
What you will learn
- Photoshop Selections
- Working with Layers
- Creating Composite Images
- Basic Image Retouching
- Using the Painting Tools
- Image Isolation from Backgrounds
- Creative use of Blend Modes & Blend Effects
- Basic Typography
- Basic Photographic Techniques for Creation of Source Images
Number of days per week
- One evening a week, Thursday.
Entry requirements
- Interest in Photography.
English Proficiency Requirements
ILETS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Beginners or Foundation Photography courses with the small portfolio you will create.
Career options
- Photographic retoucher.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Evening | 26/11/24 |
| Sighthill Campus | Evening | 13/03/25 |
