Explore Adobe Photoshop and Create Images with Creativity and Technique
In this Adobe Photoshop Short Course, you will learn how to use the software’s main tools to edit, compose, and manipulate images creatively.
Throughout the course, you will explore retouching, lighting, colour and editing techniques, developing practical projects that enable you to communicate visually with professional quality. Ideal for those who want to acquire a solid foundation in Adobe Photoshop and create expressive and dynamic visual content.
40 hours
5 January to 26 January 2026
Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm
Number of Trainees
Maximum 12
Contents
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Basic Principles
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- What is Photoshop;
- Resolution basics;
- Colour modes.
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Workspace
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- Customising the workspace;
- Menus and palettes;
- View modes;
- Working tools;
- Creating a new document;
- Rulers, grids, and guides;
- Setting preferences.
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Working with Layers
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- Layering concept;
- Working with layers;
- Layer mask;
- Layer styles.
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Typography
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- Working with text;
- Text effects.
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Drawing Techniques
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- Drawing tools;
- Drawing templates;
- Paths palette;
- Associating paths with masks.
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Painting Techniques
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- Painting tools;
- Colour galleries;
- Working with gradients;
- Effects and distortions.
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Image Retouching
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- Colour manipulation;
- Image retouching tools;
- Use of filters.
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Workflow
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- File saving formats;
- Preparing documents for the web;
- Actions and Automate;
- Integration with other software.
Trainers
Resources and Equipment
- Room equipped with individual workstations with macOS environment;
- Software: Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe Photoshop.
Portfolio
Payment Terms
To enrol in this Short Course, you must make an initial payment to confirm your place.
The remaining amount can be divided into instalments agreed between you and the school. Full payment must be completed by the end of the course.
Course Fee
440€
Special Discounts (not cumulative):
7,5%
407€
ETIC_ community discount Immediate cash payment
5%
418 €
ETIC _community discount
5%
418 €
Public Discount Immediate cash payment
Certification
A Certificate of Participation from ETIC_Algarve will be awarded to participants who achieve the minimum objectives of the course.
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