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Adobe Photoshop I: Introduction
9 Weeks | $595 | Online

An introduction to Adobe Photoshop, the imaging software application used by professional graphic artists to create and modify images for use in print and web media. This graphic design training course includes topics about working with the tools and user interface, working with selections, retouching, correcting, and enhancing photographs, layer basics, masking, compositing, preparing files for the web, and more. Students learn through hands-on practice and a series of creative projects.

What You Will Learn:

  • Possess image editing skills using the following features of Photoshop imaging-editing software.
  • Learn how to optimize images for both the web and print media.
  • Use the proper file formats for saving images.
  • Use basic Photoshop skills and concepts to develop effective graphics for both web and print media.


Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | Online
Course Fee: $595
Prerequisite: none
Required Materials: Adobe Photoshop is required for this course. Students are eligible for an Adobe Creative Cloud student discount. A LinkedIn Learning subscription is recommended but not required. LinkedIn Learning will be used as a supplemental reference guide.
Note: Elective course for Photography: Images and Techniques professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email unex-digital@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: ART-40311
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
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