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Photoshop in a Day

Master the art of photo editing and graphic creation in just one day with this intensive course. Develop your skills in retouching, adjusting color and contrast, and removing unwanted elements from photos. Transform your images and unleash your creativity with this comprehensive Photoshop workshop.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $395
  • 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

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  • Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this photoshop class:

Get up and running quickly with the fundamentals of Photoshop. Learn to retouch photos, create graphics, as well as adjust contrast and color.

You’ll learn how to remove unwanted elements from photos, make selections, save files for print or web, and much more. In no time at all you’ll be able to improve your photos and build graphics in Photoshop!

This 6-hour class will quickly get you started with the essentials. It’s for people who use Photoshop lightly and only have 1 day (or 2 nights) to spare.

Learn more about Photoshop in a Day at Noble Desktop.

Syllabus

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

Refund Policy

  • Students may cancel up to 14 days before the class/program start date and receive a refund, less the registration fee (10% of the undiscounted course price). 
  • Cancellations within 14 days are not permitted, but students may reschedule up to three business days before the class start date.
  • For cancellations and reschedules, please email us at [email protected]"

Reviews of Classes at Noble Desktop (372)

(4.6-star rating across 372 reviews)
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Anonymous review on 7/16/2019
    Second half of the class moved a little too quickly
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Barbara S. on 1/30/2019
    I both learned a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed this workshop, and I would advise others with a graphic design and photography interest to take it. I went in as a true beginner, although some of the other participants were far more experienced. The class covers a great deal of material and students go home with a binder giving detailed step by step directions for each project that was covered...so no note taking is necessary during the class. A great bonus! Dan, our instructor, was extremely patient and thorough in his explanations and very attentive and helpful to each student. Be aware that taking the class allows you to retake it without additional cost!
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Anonymous review on 12/15/2018
    Great Intro Class Left with some skills!
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Anonymous review on 9/12/2018
    It was exactly what I wanted to learn in a day. Very informative in the basics of photoshop.
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Kim S. on 6/13/2018
    The class was great.
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Charysse H. on 8/28/2017
    Based on the amount of time we had, I thought we learned a great deal of Photoshop! As someone who has never used Photoshop, I was able to get an understanding of the fundamentals and I feel I will be able to "hold my own" when using the software. Of course, I will need to learn more, but for what it was, I think it was great!
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Alexandra D. on 6/24/2017
    This was a perfect introduction to Photoshop. The little assignments were incredibly helpful and I was really pleased that we were given books with instructions to take home for future reference. Instructor was friendly and helpful, classroom and computers were really nice. I've already recommended Noble Desktop to a few people and will definitely take more classes in the future.
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Jercyl U. on 6/24/2017
    A comprehensive course you'll get in a day as long as you're willing to learn. Michele was a great instructor, really liked her upbeat personality teaching the class.
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Duanna K. on 9/6/2016
    Michelle covered a lot in one day. She was very thorough and patient. I think there was so much information that it was a little confusing at the end but it was definitely very informative.
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Grace Morgan on 9/6/2014
    Excellent pace,organized, patient instructor and good overview of basic tools in PS- just as advertised. Great course for a beginner.
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Makiko O. on 12/23/2019
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Anonymous review on 12/17/2019
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Carolina G. on 6/21/2019
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Chrysti C. on 4/2/2019
  • Photoshop in a Day

    Reviewed by Paige C. on 4/2/2019
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Students who have taken classes at Photoshop in a Day generally have positive things to say. The workshop covers a great deal of material and provides detailed step-by-step instructions for each project. The instructor is praised for being patient, thorough, and attentive to each student. The class is described as a great introduction to Photoshop, providing a solid understanding of the fundamentals and allowing students to "hold their own" when using the software. Students appreciate the inclusion of assignments and books with instructions to take home for future reference. Overall, the class is seen as informative, well-organized, and a good opportunity for beginners to learn the basics of Photoshop. Quotes: 1. "The class covers a great deal of material and students go home with a binder giving detailed step by step directions for each project that was covered...so no note taking is necessary during the class. A great bonus!" 2. "Based on the amount of time we had, I thought we learned a great deal of Photoshop! As someone who has never used Photoshop, I was able to get an understanding of the fundamentals and I feel I will be able to 'hold my own' when using the software." 3. "This was a perfect introduction to Photoshop. The little assignments were incredibly helpful and I was really pleased that we were given books with instructions to take home for future reference."

Questions & Answers (9)

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Question from Theresa G.
I live in Chicago. Were is the local of this class? Theresa
Answer from Nick S.
This class is available in-person in NYC. You can also attend live online from anywhere.
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Question from Irina
Hi, what is photo slicing mean? Besides the color correction, what else will be covered in a 1-day class?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Irina! Slicing is often used so that you can export sections of a design or image from Photoshop and save smaller file sizes. It is often used for the web and emails. I'll send the complete syllabus to your email. Thank you.
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Question from Irina
Hi, can I learn photoshop and editing on my android phone? I don't have any other equipment, and I use my phone for everything
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Irina! The school will have computers here for students to use in class. To practice what they teach in class, it is recommended that students have a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed. There are phone apps that can be used for photo editing - and some of the concepts from the class will apply to photo editing on a phone, however, it’s not how they teach the class. Hope this helps!
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Question from Melissa H.
Do you learn how to slice images?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Melissa! This class teaches how to save for web in this course, but they don’t cover slicing. They do cover slicing in the Photoshop for Web Design & UI. You may check the class here https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/tech/all-software/adobe/photoshop/photoshop-for-web-design-ui?schedule=2060172. Hope this helps!
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Question from Anonymous
For the photoshop class in one day, do we bring our own laptops with PS installed? When do we break for lunch? I’d be coming from out of town and need to make arrangements. How long is the sale on for? Thank you
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! No need to bring your laptop. Laptop/PCs will be provided in the class. Each computer is loaded with software. Lunch break is around 1 PM. The enrollment for this class is open until 2019-06-06 7 PM.
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Question from Mindy G.
Do we learn how to make collage mosaics which I believe is something you can do in photoshop?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Mindy, thanks for your question! The Photoshop in a Day class will cover photo retouching and manipulation and color correcting, including image compositing, a technique which can be used to create collages. Keep in mind that it is a 1-day beginner class though, so there is only so much we can cover in the day. Hope this helps!
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Question from anonymous
Am I getting credits for this?
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! The school is not accredited, so you won’t get credits for this class.
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Question from Bonnie A.
Can I use my mac for this course?
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Bonnie, mac/pc will be provided in the class. Students can work on Mac or PC in class and the school set up whichever you request, so you are totally able to learn on a Mac.
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Question from Kia C.
Do I need to bring my laptop and have photoshop installed?
Answer from Kristle C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Kia! Laptop/PCs will be provided in the class. Each computer is loaded with software and has a 19-inch monitor.
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