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Photoshop 3: Digital Design & Editing
Class Experience
This course, "Photoshop: Digital Design & Editing" and "Photoshop 2: Digital Design & Editing" can be taken in any order. All three courses develop your knowledge of Photoshop tools, but in different and exciting ways! Throughout the sessions, students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop by creating several different projects. They will progressively learn the different tools within the program and multiple uses and techniques for the tools (including filters, transparency, and...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Selective ColoringOutcome: Students will explore how to use color to create emphasis in a photo. Activities: - Discussion of color and how it can be used to create emphasis. - Demonstration of how to create selective coloring. - Application: Apply coloring selection to your own photosWeek 2Lesson 2Glaussian BlurOutcome: Students will learn how to create dynamic effects and a focal point with their photos. Activities: - Demonstration and discussion of how to use filters to create focal points. - Application: Utilize the glaussian blur to create focal points in your own photos.Week 3Lesson 3Multiple FramesOutcome: Students will learn how to break down photos into multiple frames to create visual interest in their photos. Activities: - Demonstration of framing tools, blending and shadows - Application: Apply multiple frame techniques and tools to create a Multi-Frame composition.Week 4Lesson 4Photographer PosterOutcome: Students will explore the art of their favorite photographer and present their findings in a marketing poster. Activities: - Research and discovery of a variety of photographers around the world - Demonstration of poster layout techniques and tools - Application: Create a poster for your photographer.Week 5Lesson 5Fantastic FoodScapes!Outcome: Students will be able to create a fantasy piece using scaling and blending techniques. Activities: - Discussion of matching pixel sizes and exploring fantasy themes - Demonstration of how to utilize scaling and blending tools - Application: Create a fantastical foodscapeWeek 6Lesson 6Surrealist Photo ManipulationOutcome: Students will explore the work of Surrealist artists and editing techniques in order to create a photo manipulation. Activities: - Exploration of Surrealist art - Discussion of what elements make a Surrealist photo - Demonstration of manipulation photo editing tools and techniques. - Application: Create a Surrealist Photo Manipulation composition.
Adobe Photoshop is required. (Make sure to get the discounted student version) For most projects, students will select their own images. Tutorial images will be provided on the classroom discussion board as needed per project. I highly recommend having a backup USB stick to save work.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Towson University
Artist. Teacher. Mother. Hello! I am an art educator that has a passion for teaching all things art related. My experiences include teaching painting/drawing, photography, graphic design, sewing, sculpture, and art history to all ages...
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Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $90 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 12-17