Photography and VideosBeginnerC-6065

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

A practical, project-based introduction to Photoshop for photographers and designers. Instead of memorising every menu, you'll learn the fraction of Photoshop that does most of the real work — layers, masks, retouching, and colour grading — by editing a full set of real photographs start to finish.

What you'll learn

Retouch portraits non-destructively with layers and masks
Colour-grade a photo set for a consistent look
Remove unwanted objects and fix common exposure problems
Export correctly for web, print, and social media

Curriculum

Suggested pace: 6 weeks

1
Layers and non-destructive editing
Week 1
Work in layers so every edit stays reversible.
2
Masking fundamentals
Week 1
Use masks to control exactly where an edit applies.
3
Portrait retouching
Week 2
Retouch a portrait non-destructively without losing texture or looking artificial.
4
Color grading a set
Week 3
Color-grade a full set of photos for one consistent look.
5
Removing objects and fixing exposure
Week 4
Remove unwanted objects and fix common exposure problems.
6
Preparing files for export
Week 5
Understand color spaces and resolution before you ever hit export.
7
Exporting for web, print and social
Week 6
Export the same image correctly for three very different destinations.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any experience for this?

No prior experience needed — this course starts from the basics.

Is this live, or can I go at my own pace?

Self-paced. There's no fixed class time — the weekly pace above is only a suggestion to help you plan.

What happens right after I enroll?

The course appears immediately in My courses, and the first module unlocks straight away.

Do I lose access if I don't finish right away?

No — once you're enrolled, the course stays in My courses and you can pick it back up any time.