Digital Art Tools for Photoshop Certification

Oxford College of Education

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Digital Art Tools for Photoshop Certification
Ever wonder why a picture in a magazine looks flawless or how creative an advertising banner looks? While being a professional designer or photographer may have a lot to do with it, the potential to create amazing images is possible for anyone. The key is to learn how to use the right post-production software, such as Adobe Photoshop. The ability to create multi-layers with unique effects and designs allows the designer to add depth and dimension. It is important to understand what Photoshop is used for as it has multiple functions and can be a very useful tool in not just editing photos, but also creating pamphlets, banners, business cards and flyers. This course will teach you about the benefits of such a program and also provides instructions on how to use it for both professional and personal needs.

Throughout the course, you will see 21 different videos. Each video will take you on a step-by-step journey through the basic features of Photoshop. While there are several obvious features, such as the ‘Layers’ dialogue box, there are additional ways to use each tool to maximise the post effects of a photo.

In this course, you will learn:
How to create a new file and adjust a canvas size that is suitable to project needs
How to navigate through the software, where to find its tools and understand the layout of the page
Learn how to identify Photoshop tools and understand their basic functionalities
Learn how to identify the secondary tools, how to select them and what they are used for
Learn shortcuts and understand how and when to use them
How to use the layer option and understand the layer dialogue box
Learn how to use and apply adjustment layers
How to add effects and filter to an existing image
Course Benefits:
You will learn the basic steps of using Photoshop and can begin to create a design
How to become more efficient by using shortcuts and understanding the use of specific tools
You will understand how to enhance an image and ways to crop the image to reuse for another project
The importance of colours and how they can be adjusted and enhanced using the different colour options such as colour balance
How to use brightness and contrast, exposure and hue and saturation to manipulate a photo
How to use rulers to make creative designs such as pamphlets
Design elements that enhance a creative project

Class schedule

Course duration
52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
1 lesson per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in High Wycombe.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 35 years old
Average 19 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from OCE. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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