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Photoshop - Intermediate

Course code: P05001

Subject area: Computing & Digital Technologies

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

2nd Feb 2026 - 27th Apr 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

This course is a follow on from Photoshop Beginners, exploring more in-depth techniques and helping you to gain a fluidity of use through knowledge, application and refinement. We will be using multiple effects on imagery and look at how these work together to build up atmosphere. You will be taught a wide breadth of techniques in order to widen your perception of what Photoshop can do and also to introduce new ways of working that will hopefully inspire your workflow in Photoshop. We will also look at designing and preparing images for Print and Screen and look at best practice in relation to file sizes, formats and Document Setup. Each week is a different theme and starts afresh on a new technique or concept. Images are supplied and you will receive access to content to look at in your own time that supports your learning. You should be a knowledgeable and competent Photoshop editor by the end of the course and able to think through processes and apply them with skill.
This course will cover the following:

• Mastering Layer Masks.• Best practice knowledge with file sizes and designing for different outcomes• Using a variety of selection techniques and performing more complex selections• Exploring high colour, replacing colour and selective colour• Working with photographic effects postproduction• Vignettes, depth of field blur & Colour Grading Techniques• A more in-depth look at Brushes and Digital Painting and how to create a brush• Landscapes & Replacing Skies• Non-Destructive Dodge and Burn• Exploring retouching and correcting through the process of Portraiture editing• Double Exposure effects working with figures and landscape• Using Blending Modes and Overlays to stack up subtle colour effects• Frequency Separations and High Pass Sharpening on portraits• Colour Grading effects with Gradient Maps• Making and applying Actions• Collage techniques exploring unifying, blending and lighting to achieve high quality composite imagery.

"Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking. Please note due to half term there will be no session on 16/02/2026, 30/03/2026 and 06/04/2026."

What next?
Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar courses and workshops, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
There are no formal entry requirements for this course however it is advised that you have a basic knowledge of Photoshop or that you have completed the Photoshop Beginners course.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£192.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£96.00

Learning & method assessment
As this is a non-accredited course, there is no formal qualification. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.