USUnleash your creativity and become a Photoshop pro with our exciting and interactive online photoshop course for teens! This online photo editing course is the perfect way to build confidence with photo editing and develop the skills to take your amazing photos to the next level.
Over 3000 students have successfully completed our online courses since 2018
Course Key Points:
- Lifetime access
- 12 Online Photoshop Course modules – videos & downloadable worksheets
- Fun interactive tasks and inspirational photos & ideas
- Loads of extra resources & ‘how to’
- Interactive activities
- Quizzes following each module
- Final certification on completion of course
- Closed Facebook discussion group
- Email & telephone support
Online Photoshop Course: Master your Photoshop editing skills
Designed with creative young adults in mind, this online photoshop course is ideal for students looking to really hone their editing skills and photographic capabilities. Perhaps you’re interested in learning how to enhance your holiday snaps, or you just want to become a better photographer! Whatever your reason, this is a great place to start.
Our Online Photoshop Course provides an opportunity for students to develop their own artistic style through 12 modules. A world away from social media and selfies, the course is designed to accommodate an individual’s own creative goals enabling them to tailor the content to suit their objectives.
Your teachers
Our Online Photoshop course is led by professional photographer and experienced teacher Lillie Spibey, alongside her colleague Gemma. Lillie is passionate about helping students grow in confidence and creativity. Since 2018, she has taught taken teenagers through the Duke of Edinburgh Award, provided private tuition, and hosted bespoke photography events. As a guest presenter for children’s BBC, Lillie brings a friendly, engaging approach, making learning both fun and accessible for young people and teens.
What to expect from our Online Photography Course:
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop – learn how to use the software to take your photos to the next level
- Using layers, masks, selection tools and exposure & colour adjustments
- Fun tasks and activities to practice what you’ve learnt
- Developing an eye for high-quality editing
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Who?
- Creative young individuals
- Beginners & aspiring photographers – whether you’re new to Photoshop or just want to level up your skills, this is the perfect course for you
- Teens who want to progress with their skills for their GCSE Photography or similar school qualifications
- Those looking to develop a hobby or build a portfolio
- Those who want to move beyond the selfie!
What?
- How Photoshop works – the basics
- How to use layers
- Exposure adjustments – levels, curves and more
- Colour and B&W adjustments
- Selection tools
- Masks
- Spot healing and clone stamp tools
- Magic wand & quick masks
- Composition techniques
- Dodge & burn tools
- Creative tasks and projects
- Enhancing your photographs
- Building your confidence with Photoshop
Online Photo Editing Course content detail
Welcome section
- Welcome video from Lillie
- Welcome booklet
Helpful Information - Loads of resources!
- Info on how to download Adobe Photoshop
- PDF – How to transfer photographs from your camera to the computer
- PDF – How to join our closed Photoshop Course Facebook group
- PDF – How to upload photos to our closed Facebook group
- PDF – Links to camera manuals
Module 1: Basics of Photoshop
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
In this lesson you will learn the basics of Photoshop – how to resize & crop your photos, copying & pasting, the different file types and how to save your work. This gives you a strong base to begin learning how to use the more creative tools!
Module 2: Layers
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Downloadable images for the tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
Next, we will explore how to use layers and why they’re super helpful with photo editing. You’ll learn how to add new layers, duplicate them, move layers around, adjust their opacity and how to use the paintbrush tool.
Module 3: Adjustments - Exposure
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
In this module, you’ll get to grips with the various exposure adjustments you can make in Photoshop. This includes brightness & contrast, levels and curves.
Module 4: Adjustments - Colour
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
We’ll explore how to adjust the colours in your photos using hue and saturation, photo filters and colour balance. These can completely change the look of your photo and you can get super creative!
Module 5: Adjustments - Black and White
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
Black and white can really make your photos stand out. In this module, we’ll explore the three main ways you can turn your colour photo into B&W.
Module 6: Selection Tools - Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tool
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
In this module, you’ll be introduced to a few of the selection tools within Photoshop. You’ll also learn how to duplicate your selections and how to add colour or exposure adjustments to them.
Module 7: Lasso Tools
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Downloadable images for the tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
Here, we look at the three types of Lasso tools. With this module, you’ll start to get an even better understanding of the ways you can select parts of your image – and how to add and subtract parts of your selection.
Module 8: Spot Healing and Clone Stamp Tools
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Downloadable images for the tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
The Spot Healing tool and the Clone Stamp tool are amazing for removing distractions or imperfections in your photos. We’ll cover how to use both and when to use each one.
Module 9: Selection Tools - Magic Wand and Quick Mask
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
Following on from Module 6, this module will teach you even more about selection tools. The Magic Wand and Quick Mask tools are two more ways you can edit specific parts of your photos. We’ll also look at erasing through layers. You’ll be a pro on selection tools after this!
Module 10: Masking
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
Moving on, you’ll be introduced to masks and masking. Masks are a cool way to hide parts of an image or layer without permanently erasing them. We’ll show you how to use masks to create amazing levitation photos!
Module 11: Dodge and Burn Tool
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
In this module, we’ll be looking at the Dodge and Burn tool. These tools act as a paintbrush to lighten or darken areas or subjects in your photos – you can even create cool vignettes!
Module 12: Creative Tasks
- Lesson booklet
- Video tutorial
- Tasks
- Inspirational photos
- Quiz
In the final module of this course, we give you lots of fun and creative tasks to practice what you’ve learnt – double exposures, editing one part of your photo B&W and the other in colour and cool fantasy photos. Have fun with it!
Congratulations & Next Steps
- Video: Awesome Job!
- Congratulations & next steps
- Survey: Before you go…
Any Questions?
- Contact us
FAQs
How to I get Photoshop?
Firstly, follow this link to the Adobe Photoshop webpage or head straight to the payment plans page.
There are a few different ways you can download Photoshop so make sure you pick the one that’s right for you!
If you’re a student, you may be able to get a discounted membership on all Creative Cloud Apps (including Photoshop). You can also find this information through the Students and Teachers tab on the payment plans page.
Please note: For this online photo editing course, you only need access to Photoshop.
Do I need to have a DSLR camera?
You don’t have to have a DSLR camera to complete this course – you can use a smartphone. However, we do recommend using a camera if you have one! We use Nikon & Canon DSLR cameras on the course itself but we provide links to all camera manuals in the course material.
How long is the online photoshop course?
The course has 12 fun, inspirational learning modules that can be completed at your own pace. You can decide how quickly and slowly you’d like to move through the material.
Do I receive feedback on my images during the course?
We have a closed Facebook group for anyone enrolled onto this course. We encourage our students to post their edits and creations each time you complete a module so we can offer feedback on their work, answer any questions they might have and help them progress with their photo editing skills.
What is the layout of the course?
Head back up the page to the Course Content Detail section to see what’s included in each module. There is a lesson booklet, a video tutorial, tasks & downloadable task images, inspirational photos and a fun quiz every module. They are packed with editing tips and tricks!
What do I receive at the end when I have completed the course?
Hurrah, well done! You will receive a certificate of completion and will have a wonderful portfolio of work to show off to friends and family. Parents – you will also now have a great photographer and photo editor in the family to record your family holidays and birthdays!
Can I use this course for the skills section of my Duke of Edinburgh Award?
NOT SURE – UPDATE
Any questions not covered here? Contact us.
Why Learn Photoshop? Unlock Your Creativity and Future Opportunities
Learning Photoshop is a game-changer for any creative student. Whether you love photography, graphic design, or just want to make your photos look amazing, an online photoshop course gives you the skills to bring your ideas to life.
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Stand Out at School & in Future Applications
If you’re studying photography, media, or art, Photoshop skills can take your coursework to the next level. A strong portfolio with professional-looking edits can also help you stand out when applying for college, university or other creative courses. -
Kickstart Your Creative Career
Thinking about a future in photography, graphic design, marketing or social media? Many creative jobs require Photoshop skills so learning now gives you a great head start. Completing an Online Photoshop Course shows potential employers and colleges that you’re serious about developing your knowledge and skills. -
Create Eye-Catching Edits
From designing posters and album covers to enhancing your photography, an online photo editing course helps you edit like a pro. You’ll learn how to transform images, use cool effects, and develop skills that make your work stand out.
If you love being creative, Photoshop is the perfect tool to help you level up. Start your journey today and see where your editing skills can take you!
