Photoshop Award Level 1
This is a course for students that would like to learn Photoshop skills from basic to more advanced and gain a qualification.
You will start by learning tool and techniques through a series of exercises followed by exploring your own ideas and applying skills learnt with the support of the tutor. You will need to keep a portfolio of evidence with notes.
You will start by learning tool and techniques through a series of exercises followed by exploring your own ideas and applying skills learnt with the support of the tutor. You will need to keep a portfolio of evidence with notes.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Evening
Qualification:
Award
Location:
Deane & Derby Community Learning Centre
Course Code:
AC205-CLFS
Course Length:
18
Start Date:
14/01/2026
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
This is a course for students that would like to learn Photoshop skills from basic to more advanced and gain a qualification.
You will start by learning tool and techniques through a series of exercises followed by exploring your own ideas and applying skills learnt with the support of the tutor. You will need to keep a portfolio of evidence with notes.
You will start by learning tool and techniques through a series of exercises followed by exploring your own ideas and applying skills learnt with the support of the tutor. You will need to keep a portfolio of evidence with notes.
Group Times
- Wednesday : 12:30 - 15:30
Fees
Other fees: £298.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
You will cover these areas
• adjusting colour and brightness of images
• using a variety of Photoshop tools
• application of filters and effects to improve images and create pieces of artwork
• retouching techniques - eg. removing blemishes
• combining images - eg. replacing backgrounds
• advanced techniques aimed at photographers
• advanced techniques aimed at designers
• adjusting colour and brightness of images
• using a variety of Photoshop tools
• application of filters and effects to improve images and create pieces of artwork
• retouching techniques - eg. removing blemishes
• combining images - eg. replacing backgrounds
• advanced techniques aimed at photographers
• advanced techniques aimed at designers
How Will I Be Assessed?
This an NCFE Level 1 course and all students are required to collect a portfolio of
evidence throughout the year which covers 3 units of the qualification –
• Explore available resources to develop basic craft skills
• Explore and develop ideas creatively
• Create, present and review final craft item
Written and oral feedback will be given by the tutor throughout the year.
evidence throughout the year which covers 3 units of the qualification –
• Explore available resources to develop basic craft skills
• Explore and develop ideas creatively
• Create, present and review final craft item
Written and oral feedback will be given by the tutor throughout the year.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
Future Opportunities
Digital photography courses.
Digital Imaging courses.
Graphic Design courses.
Digital Imaging courses.
Graphic Design courses.
Who Can I Speak To?
Aggie Topping on 01204 4482783 (administrator) or email: artsadult@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
A memory stick would be useful for all students to bring to classes.
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