Creative imaging techniques with Photoshop CC

Course aim

To introduce students to the basics of image editing using Adobe Photoshop Software

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Create and save multi layer documents
• Create and save selections
• Use masks to hide or reveal selections of images
• Use basic adjustments to correct colour and tone
• Create compelling images

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
• A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
• There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress

What else do I need to know?

• It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
• A memory stick would be useful

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
• You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next