Adobe Photoshop Workshop in NYC

Photoshop in a Day focuses on some of the basic features of Photoshop so that the student can navigate the environment and use Photoshop tools to work with photographic images. In addition, the orientation to Adobe Bridge and the organization of files in Bridge is covered.

Although Photoshop is used by a variety of professionals, from photographers to designers to videographers, Photoshop in a Day will focus mainly on the photography component. The illustration and animation techniques are covered in subsequent levels of Photoshop.

6 Hours
$425

NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$425
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

6 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Small class sizes

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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Learn the concepts and skills covered in this course or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

Hands-on, personalized training

Learn with real-world projects

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Cutting edge curriculum

Step-by-step instruction to boost retention

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Free retake

Retake the course for free within one year

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NYC Career Centers, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Avenue, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

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Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Free Retake

We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

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Photoshop in a Day Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Identify the basic components of the Photoshop workspace and Adobe Bridge.
Define image size, resolution, and color modes.
Work with selection tool and layers.
Make image enhancements and adjustments.
Prepare images for print and web.

Course Syllabus

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Section 1

Getting Started

Zooming
Scrolling
Getting around
Tools
Copying & pasting

Photo Retouching

Spot Healing Brush
Content-Aware Fill

Cropping Photos

Cropping Photos
Straightening Photos
Straightening a Layer

Creating Graphics: Combing Photos, Text, & Graphics

Adding Type
Smart Objects
Importing Vector Graphics (Such as Logos)
Type Anti-Aliasing

Section 2

Replacing Backgrounds

Select Subject
Select and Mask
Image compositing

Blend Modes & Opacity

Blend Modes
Opacity
Placing & Editing Smart Objects

Color Correction Using Color Balance

Creating adjustment layers for color correction
Adjusting color balance
Adjusting brightness/contrast

Color Correction Using Curves

Color correction with a Curves adjustment layer
Adjusting brightness and contrast with Curves
Setting white, black, & mid points

Preparing Digital Photos for Print

Viewing/setting image size
Resampling pros & cons
Saving as PSD
Saving as TIFF

Exporting Files for Web/Digital

Resizing images for the web/digital
Reducing image size with resampling
Exporting an optimized JPEG
Exporting a transparent PNG

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?

Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at nyc@careercenters.com

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

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