TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME
60 HOURS
EXAM CODE
Pre/Mid and Post Assessments (Local Achievement)
NQF LEVEL
5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Essentials Designing & Edit Images:
Learn the industry standard tool for creating rich imagery for a variety of applications including video, print and the web in this comprehensive training. Through hands-on practice, you will create, edit and apply special effects to images and text that can be prepared for various uses such as print and marketing materials, presentations, websites, eLearning and digital apps.
Intermediate Designing & Edit Images:
You will explore more advanced features, improve your workflow, and work with advanced image handling tools and features Available in Adobe Photoshop. You will learn how to avoid pitfalls and which best practices to follow so that you are creating rich imagery using Adobe Photoshop.
Advanced Designing & Edit Images:
Learn the most advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop such as how to design and create modern layouts, interfaces and controls for web, mobile, video and UI design. Software to be used:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe In Design
- Adobe After Effects & Premiere
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
| Upon completion of the course, learner is expected to: |
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| CO1 |
Interpret basic selection tools and edge refinement to isolate and edit parts of an image, Manipulate layers through ordering, positioning, scaling, rotation, and adjustments. |
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| CO2 |
Classify tools like blur, sharpen, smudge, dodge, burn, and sponge tools. |
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| CO3 |
Comparing Flyers, Business cards, Raw format photos manipulations also they can work accurately with Grids, guide line and rulers, and also they will learn how to work with different kind of colors. |
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| CO4 |
Illustrating your own 3D printed logo for signage or swag. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
Essentials Designing & Edit Images:
- Topic 1. Understand the foundations of digital imaging
- Topic 2. Get comfortable with the interface and workspaces
- Topic 3. Learn how to use the Selection tools
- Topic 4. Use Layers to manage your documents
- Topic 5. Create better Selections with the Select and Mask feature
- Topic 6. Use Masks for more versatile selections and compositions
- Topic 7. Improve photos with Color Correction and Image Adjustments
- Topic 8. Retouch photos with the Healing Brush and Clone Stamp tools
- Topic 9. Optimize output graphics for different media.
Intermediate Designing & Edit Images:
- Topic 1. Use Smart objects to create advance compositions
- Topic 2. Retouch and correct images
- Topic 3. Use Camera Raw on multiple file formats
- Topic 4. Explore the Brush tool settings
- Topic 5. Create Custom brushes for unique effects
- Topic 6. Use Vector paths for precise selections
- Topic 7. Learn how to use Channels
- Topic 8. Deal with Color Management issues
- Topic 9. Make Animated GIFs
- Topic 10.Maintain text formatting with styles
Advanced Designing & Edit Images:
- Topic 1.Review basic workflows and tools
- Topic 2.Explore Advanced Tools & Options Bar
- Topic 3.Explore grids, ratios and rules
- Topic 4.Create graphics, icons and other UI elements
- Topic 5.Learn to design with color using psychology and useful tools
- Topic 6.Design for multiple screen sizes
- Topic 7.Manipulate images, layers and effects
- Topic 8.Leverage Photoshop Smart Objects
- Topic 9.Use 3D objects
- Topic 10.Manage multiple Art Boards
- Topic 11.Combine Adobe Bridge with Photoshop
Video Editing
- Exporting and importing contents to composite film (video footage)
- Composition tools for Digital film
- Export and make HD Quality output film
- Adding Audio narration and background score
COURSE FORMAT
The taught instructor-led course will be a suitable mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, videos and hands on practical exercises. Delegates will be given immediate opportunities to apply what they have learned with real life problems and case studies.
A comprehensive course workbook is at the core of this course and delegates will also be guided through additional material in the instructor-led sessions.
Lecture and Practical Hands-On Labs scenario by vendor provided LAB
PREREQUISITES
Candidates who choose to pursue these qualifications are not obligated to fulfill any formal entry prerequisites. Nevertheless, it is essential to ensure that candidates possess the potential and are provided with the necessary opportunities to successfully attain the qualification.
Minimum age requirement : 16 years.
CAREER PATHWAYS AND JOB ROLES
- Graphic Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Brand Identity Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Art Director
- Freelance Graphic Designer
