Distance learning
Free
Formattemp
"Nuove Frontiere Lavoro," in collaboration with the training organization "Idee Insieme" and thanks to the "Formatemp" fund, is publishing a "Photoshop Expert" course online.
The course is based on the need to develop a highly specialized professional capable of creating photographic projects that require editing and post-production using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP software. The ADOBE PHOTOSHOP expert works as a freelancer or in companies that entrust their image management to a professional capable of giving greater appeal and recognition to their core business.
The aim is to begin with the analysis of the photograph and then assimilate the techniques from its generation to enable professional use of the software. In other words, we want to understand the fundamental criteria of photography so that digital processing is not reduced to a mere modification but rather a delicate and thoughtful variation of the source, also taking into account the chosen publishing platform. (print, or web).
Objectives:
The aim of the project is to create professional figures ready to face any market request in the field of advertising post-production thanks to the acquisition of the basic tools and rules of photography and then focus on digital image editing thanks to the software ADOBE PHOTOSHOP. An image processing professional, the professional will be able to understand how the photograph was created, what the fundamental elements are, and then evaluate where and how to intervene in digital editing.
At the end of the course theEXPERT in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP will be able to:
- Know the fundamental techniques of photography, development and digital editing through the use of ADOBE PHOTOSHOP;
Specifically, students will have acquired the ability to:
- Interpret photography by identifying the technique used to create it;
- Recognize product photographs intended for the digital market;
- Use ADOBE PHOTOSHOP software to apply the correct post-production to the photograph;
- Prepare files for successful printing;
- Know the regulations protecting privacy and copyright of images;
Students will have to practice listening, understanding and producing texts. virtual classroom multimedia means will be used.
Financing body: Formattemp
Promoting Body: New Frontiers of Work
Implementing Body: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.
DURATION: 80 HOURS from 16 NOVEMBER to 11 DECEMBER 2020 – 18 days of VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (Online);
CERTIFICATE: of frequency (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);
CLASSROOM LESSONS: Monday to Friday:
- from 09.30 pm to 13.30 pm Monday and Thursday;
- from 14.00 pm to 18.00 pm Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday;
For two days 09.30-13.30/14.00-18.00;
MEMBERSHIPS: To confirm your participation, send an email to: formazione@consorzionuovefrontiere.it - attaching your CV complete with tax code and identity document/passport, indicating in the subject line: Photoshop expert (by 11/11/2020 at 12:00);
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: the course is aimed at candidates for temporary work missions (both unemployed and jobless) registered and selected by the Employment Agency;
- under 35 years of age;
- unemployed for less than 12 months;
- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;
- you need to have a desktop PC (desktop), laptop or tablet with stable cable connection (HIND) or wi-fi, webcam and microphone.
SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:
- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;
- Check the connection devices to be carried out in videoconference;
SELECTIONS: Those who have joined will be contacted by email for confirmation. (by 11/11/2020 at 12:00) of the verification of videoconferencing connection devices scheduled for the day 12/11/2020 from 10.00 onwards in a group.
PRICE: the course is free (financed by Formatemp);
REGISTRATION: The selected candidates will be contacted by email and telephone. (by 13/11/2020 at 8:00 PM) to attend the first day of the course on the day 16/11/20 at 09.30 on the online platform after sending the entry link.
Course modules
0.1
Images and visual arts, photography
Historical notes on advertising photography
- The perspective
- Depth of field
- The light
- Photographic genres
- The composition of the image
- The branches of professional photography: nature, architecture, food, portraiture, fashion, ceremonial.
- Privacy and copyright protection rules for images
EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS
Using the theoretical rules learned, participants will have to demonstrate in the virtual classroom that they understand and comprehend the fundamental elements that characterize photography.
- FINAL EVALUATION Test0.2
Post-production: using Adobe Photoshop
- Raw file development
- Raw Camera Settings
- Differences between ACR 2020 and previous versions
- Workflow in ACR
- Interface and tools
- Lens correction
- White balance
- Corners
- HSL Adjustments
- Adjustment brush management
- Saving and loading settings
- Outgoing file management
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Preferences Panel
- Interface
- File Info
- Color methods
- Cutter tool
- The brush
- The histogram
- The Work Area
- Document arrangement
- Customize your workspace
- Layers
- Creating new levels
- Layer masks
- The adjustment levels
- Brush
- The curves
- Tonal values
- Blending Methods
- The selection tools
- Rectangular – elliptical selection
- The Lasso Tool: Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, Magnetic Lasso
- Other Tools: Magic Wand, Pen, etc.
- Quick selection
- Select object
- Color range
- Cutout with channels
- Image Overlay
- Turn image into smart object
- The retouching tools
- Healing Brush and Clone Stamp
- It fluidifies
- High end retouch: frequency separation
- High end retouch: the Dodge and burn
- Actions
- Color to Black and White Conversion Methodology: From ADOBE PHOTOSHOP and ADOBE CAMERA RAW to Dedicated Plugins;
- Difference between Color Correction and Color Gradient
- Hue saturation
- Color balance
- Color consultation
- Selective color correction
- The contrast mask
- Saving for the web
- Saving for printing
- Compensation evaluation.
EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS
Using what they have learned about the ADOBE PHOTOSHOP environment, participants will be constantly encouraged by the instructor to carry out digital editing projects using the ADOBE PHOTOSHOP software.
FINAL EVALUATION Test