Month 1 – Foundations & Core Skills
Week 1 – Introduction & Basics
- Understanding Raster vs Vector graphics
- Photoshop interface & workspace customization
- File formats (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, etc.)
- Image resolution, size & color modes (RGB vs CMYK)
- Basic tools: Move, Marquee, Lasso, Crop, Eyedropper
Week 2 – Working with Layers & Selections
- Layer management (groups, masks, blending modes)
- Transformations & smart objects
- Selection tools (Quick selection, Magic wand, Pen tool basics)
- Clipping masks & adjustment layers
Week 3 – Retouching & Image Corrections
- Spot healing, clone stamp, patch tool
- Skin retouching & portrait enhancement techniques
- Color corrections (Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, Color Balance)
- Dodge & Burn for highlights/shadows
Week 4 – Text & Creative Effects
- Working with text & typography in Photoshop
- Layer styles (shadows, strokes, gradients, bevels)
- Filters & Smart filters (blur, sharpen, distort, liquify)
- Creative effects (dispersion, glitch, smoke, neon, etc.)
Month 2 – Professional Applications & Projects
Week 5 – Advanced Compositing
- Advanced selections & masking (refine edge, channels)
- Photo manipulation & surreal compositions
- Blending multiple images seamlessly
- Understanding lighting & shadows in composites
Week 6 – Branding & Marketing Design
- Social media post & ad design
- Banner, flyer & poster design
- Creating mockups (business cards, packaging, t-shirts)
- Exporting designs for web & print
Week 7 – UI/UX & Digital Design Basics
- Designing web layouts in Photoshop
- Working with grids & guides
- Creating buttons, icons & simple UI elements
- Exporting assets for web
