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Graphic Design
Understand raster vs vector graphics
Know when to use Photoshop vs Illustrator
Identify real-world use cases (photography, marketing, social, web)
Navigate the Welcome Screen
Create documents for print, web, and social
Understand panels, tools, and workspaces
Customise the interface for efficiency
Properties Panel
Contextual Task Bar (CC 2026)
Tool presets
Dark vs light UI themes
Zoom with tools and shortcuts
Pan efficiently using the Hand Tool
Use Fit on Screen and Actual Pixels
Navigate high-resolution images accurately
Learn how to:
Use the Navigator panel
Switch between screen modes
Hide panels for distraction-free editing
Move between open documents
Understand pixel dimensions vs resolution
Set up images for print vs screen
Avoid common resizing mistakes
Extend or crop canvas safely
Reframe compositions
Prepare images for different aspect ratios
Use layers non-destructively
Stack, hide, lock, and reorder layers
Understand transparency and blending
Group layers logically
Duplicate and rename layers
Use smart object basics
Use Marquee, Lasso, and Object Selection tools
Make clean selections efficiently
Add, subtract, and refine selections
Use Select Subject
Use Remove Background
Refine edges with Select and Mask
Understand when AI works best—and when to intervene manually
Learners will understand Photoshop’s interface, can navigate confidently, work non-destructively with layers, and create accurate selections using both manual and AI-assisted tools.
Use Levels, Curves, Brightness & Contrast
Work non-destructively
Target shadows, midtones, and highlights
Correct colour casts
Adjust saturation and vibrance
Match colours between images
Use Spot Healing, Healing Brush, and Clone Stamp
Remove blemishes and distractions
Work on empty layers safely
Use Content-Aware Fill
Remove objects cleanly
Understand AI limitations in complex areas
Extend backgrounds realistically
Replace objects intelligently
Use prompts effectively
Maintain visual consistency
Use AI as a creative assistant
Avoid over-reliance on automation
Combine AI output with manual refinement
Match lighting and colour
Use masks for seamless blends
Scale and transform elements realistically
Add realistic shadows
Use blend modes correctly
Create depth and separation
Convert layers to Smart Objects
Apply non-destructive filters
Re-edit transformations safely
Save PSD files properly
Understand autosave and versions
Flatten vs preserve layers
Export JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Use Export As vs Save a Copy
Optimise images for different platforms
Avoid common beginner mistakes
Build efficient workflows
Decide when to use Photoshop vs Illustrator
Continue skill development confidently
By the end of this 2-day Photoshop CC 2026 course, students will be able to:
Edit and enhance images professionally
Use AI tools intelligently and responsibly
Retouch and composite images convincingly
Work non-destructively with layers and masks
Export high-quality images for print and digital platforms
Peter Meehan, your course instructor, brings over 20 years of experience in graphic design & Adobe Creative Media.
Holding a degree in graphic design, he has worked with thousands of students from global giants such as Sky, Citibank & more.
Claire Youd
Both course content and instructor knowledge is exceptional – fresh, engaging and relevant. The ongoing support that Big Rock Designs provides is a real plus. I plan to attend future courses and would recommend other do too!
Joanne Doherty
Although my Photoshop knowledge was very limited, I found the organised sessions very easy to follow and I was over the moon at the amount I had learned. I’m looking forward to putting it all into practice in the coming months ahead.
Lorna McGivern
As someone who has attended numerous digital workshops and training I can honestly say Big Rock Academy’s introduction to Photoshop was the best I’ve ever experienced. They excelled in teaching us the logic behind the main tools in a very easy to understand way.
Rachael Weir
I just completed the Advanced Photoshop course at Big Rock Academy and I’m extremely pleased with what I’ve learnt. I now feel equipped to put it into practice in my job. I had a great teacher and I was able to really get to grasps with the software very quickly.
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