Learn the basics of this essential software program.
If you're going to be creating artistic visuals or for communication purposes, a basic training on Photoshop is a good start. You will be able to familiarize yourself with the interface and the tools for selection, layers, image editing, etc.
Is it for you ?
Web, communication and marketing specialists.
Prerequisites
None.
What You'll Walk Away With
- ✓ Master the Photoshop interface and efficiently organize the workspace
- ✓ Create precise selections to isolate and edit image elements
- ✓ Retouch and correct photos (cropping, tones, colors, resolution)
- ✓ Use layers, masks, and styles to structure and enhance visuals
- ✓ Prepare and export optimized images for web formats (JPEG, GIF, PNG)
Training content
- Getting to know the workspace: using the tools, viewing images, working with palettes, and using the file browser
- Working with selections: selecting with the elliptical marquee tools, the magic wand, and the lasso tools
- Photo retouching: changing resolution, resizing, adjusting tonal range and colours, retouching and correcting
- Layer basics
- Editing and formatting text
- Advanced layer techniques: sets, masks and styles
- Painting and editing: filling with colour, using shapes and textures
- Masks and channels: quick mask, channel mask and layers
- Introduction to vector masks
- Using the vanishing point tool
- Using filters and creating special effects
- Using the history tool
- Introduction to preparing images for the Web (JPEG, GIF, PNG)
Keep in Mind
The course is presented using Adobe Photoshop CC. We prioritize official Adobe training materials in French when available, but we cannot confirm the language of the book for each training course.
📌 Practical information
Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in a virtual classroom. Dates and locations are specified when you select your session below. If you have any questions, check out our FAQ.
