Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for Photographers – an Introduction

Ages: 18+
Term: Spring
Length: 10 weeks

Overview

This course has been created specifically for photographers with little or no post-production knowledge or experience. Combining both Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop programs you'll explore the most efficient and effective methods to maximise digital workflow solutions and explore the many creative possibilities for attaining image perfection.

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About this course

Using Mac computers or your own laptop (you must have access to Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop programs), you'll be guided through the process of how to manage your digital workflow and output high-quality images through Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop for web and print outputs.

You'll learn and explore the most commonly used commands and techniques to improve your workflow and examine the myriads of creative possibilities available to give your images maximum impact.

Starting with RAW files you'll be shown how to process and then prepare your images for various web and digital outputs, including high-resolution print output. This will lead to discussions around print and where your images maybe placed after the digital process has concluded.

You'll move between Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop programs understanding, viewing, and appreciating where the programs complement each other, and where each individual program excels. You'll be shown how to automate processes, combine exposures and create composites, work with layers and make calculated adjustments to enhance your photographs. You'll also be shown how to create composites as well as portrait retouching-enhancement techniques.

Nearing the end of your course, you will have the opportunity to have several of your best creative images printed using AUB’s high-end industry level inkjet printing resources.

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.

What you need to know

Spring term 2027

Monday 11 January – 15 March 2027 (10 Mondays, 18.00–21.00)

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.

£375

Any additional costs

You’ll need to provide your own USB flash drive. This’ll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase one for the course. Please refer to 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 format for your first session
If you prefer to use your own laptop, please ensure you have personal access to Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop programs.

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Meet your tutor

James McMillan

James is a full-time professional commercial photographer based in Dorset. A large part of his work is in London...

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Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could further your photography skills with another short course or look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.