To equip learners with professional skills in Adobe Photoshop for digital image editing, photo manipulation, graphic design, branding materials, and visual communication used in advertising, media, engineering presentation, and digital marketing industries.

1. Explain Photoshop tools, interface, and digital imaging concepts

2. Identify image formats, layers, and resolution systems

3. Apply editing tools for image correction and enhancement

4. Create professional-level digital graphics and compositions

5. Develop print-ready and digital-ready design outputs

Module 1: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop & Digital Imaging

• Introduction to Photoshop interface
• Workspace customization
• File formats:
o JPEG
o PNG
o PSD
o TIFF
• Image resolution concepts:
o DPI / PPI
• Raster vs vector graphics
• Color modes:
o RGB
o CMYK
• Basic navigation tools

Module 2: Photoshop Tools & Layer Management

• Selection tools:
o Marquee
o Lasso
o Magic wand
• Move and transform tools
• Crop and slicing tools
• Layers concept and hierarchy
• Layer styles and blending options
• Masks and transparency
• Smart objects introduction

Module 3: Image Editing & Retouching

• Image correction techniques:
o Brightness / contrast
o Levels
o Curves
• Color correction and grading
• Retouching tools:
o Healing brush
o Clone stamp
• Background removal techniques
• Portrait editing basics
• Noise reduction and sharpening

Module 4: Graphic Design & Compositing

• Poster design basics
• Advertisement layout design
• Photo manipulation techniques
• Text effects and typography
• Composition and visual hierarchy
• Branding materials:
o Logo mockups
o Business cards
• Creative blending techniques

Module 5: Exporting, Printing & Professional Workflow

• Print-ready design setup
• Bleed, margins, and safe zones
• Export formats for print and web
• Social media design sizes
• Batch processing
• File optimization techniques
• Portfolio preparation

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