Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Photographers – an Introduction

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£359

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide a USB flash drive. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase one for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Course materials included in the price

Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

• Notebook and pens/pencils to take notes.
• USB memory device.
• A personal collection of images in RAW and JPEG formats.

As part of your studies you may be using licensed software, such as Adobe Light Room, during classroom sessions. Please be aware that access to this software is only available whilst on campus in sessions or in the AUB Library. To benefit most from your course, we advise you to arrange private access to software; however, AUB is unable to provide software for personal use. If you prefer to use your own laptop, please ensure you have personal access to Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop programmes.

• Working with RAW file formats, DNG file formats, XMP data
• File organisation and automation
• Making collections
• Non-destructive image processing
• Slide show output, printing and web output
• Constructing and uploading sophisticated web galleries
• Manipulation techniques
• Adjusting layer styles and effects
• Retouching
• File sizing
• Explanation of DPI and PPI terms and applications
• Photo-printer properties, print resolutions, colour space, and printing profiles
• Photo-printer inks, inkjet papers and paper profiles

At the end of the course you'll:

• Possess a comprehensive overview and understanding with hands-on experience working with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
• Develop a better understanding of the key features of digital workflow and increase creative potential in post-production.
• Gain confidence in applying post-production techniques and utilise common actions to speed up the post-production process.
• Gain comprehensive keys skills required to prepare images for web, various digital outputs, and for photo-printing purposes.
• Possess improved artistic skills.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.