Learn its history
Know the features
Understand the different uses

Differentiate the types of images: Bitmap and Vector
Differentiate the color modes: RGB, CMYK and Pantone colors
Use the chromatic circle and the different representations of color
Understand the main graphics formats: Photoshop native formats, PSD, PSB, PDF, PSDT
Understand the other common formats: AI, EPS, PNG, TIFF, JPEG…

Become familiar with menu bars, options, tools, windows, interface customization using workspaces

Create new documents using Photoshop’s basic templates (print, web, etc.)
Open an image
Check the size and resolution of the image
Correct the work area
Create and manage the layers
Rename the layers
Modify the order of the layers
Use the lasso and selection tools via geometric shapes
Configure object selection, quick selection, select subject and magic wand
Add or remove selection areas
Improve the selection area with the appropriate tools

Workshop: create photomontages, make simple and complex deep etchings of various visuals

Master the clone stamp, patch, healing tools
Manage the history brush and art history brush tools
Use and differentiate eraser, background eraser and magic eraser

Workshop: clean up parasites in pictures

Discover the duplication stamp tool and its settings
Use the Blur, sharpen and smudge tools
Use the dodge, burn and sponge tools

Workshop: give a new look to old photos

Protect the background layer
Choose the appropriate selection tools
Navigate through the layers
Use the deep etching tools to refine the photomontage
Group and sort the layers
Transform a group of layers
Discover and browse the layer blending modes

Workshop: remove prominent elements from images

Understand how adjustment layers work
Use adjustment layer layer masks
Apply a layer mask to an image layer

Workshop: create non-destructive photomontages with multiple possible corrections

Manage text tools
Master the text layer and layer styles
Use the text mask tool with a textured document
Clip a text layer on an image

Workshop: create texts with different visual effects

Understand the benefits of vector elements
Use the shape tools
Draw shapes
Draw vector masks

Workshop: create graphic visuals using vector tools

Use Bézier curves
Add / remove anchor points
Convert points
Cut out from work paths
Transform a work path into a selection area
Retrieve the work path
Create a new mask from the selection area

Workshop: precisely deep etch visuals using the pen tool