Photoshop in a Day

Beginner Photoshop Training in NYC

In this one-day course, you'll learn to retouch photos, improve contrast and color, add text, swap backgrounds, prepare files for print or web, and more.

This course is for beginners who lightly use Photoshop, or for those interested in cultivating a new skill. No prior experience necessary.

Want to invest more than one day to learn Photoshop? Our Photoshop Bootcamp is a three-day comprehensive that offers 18 hours of hands-on practice.

Our Photoshop classes are held at Noble Desktop, our design & coding school.

Register For a Class

This course is offered at our design school, Noble Desktop. View upcoming dates and register for this course directly on Noble Desktop’s website.

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    Workbook Included

    Students get a custom workbook with step-by-step instructions.

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    Computer Provided

    Modern computer classroom with your choice of Mac or PC to work on.

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    Small In-Person Classes

    Get personalized attention in small groups with an expert instructor in the classroom.

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    Free Retake

    Refresh the course materials within six months for free as long as there's space in the class.

Learn How To:

  • Use quick commands and essential tools
  • Retouch photos and create graphics
  • Enhance images by adjusting color, contrast, and more
  • Prepare images for print and web

Full Course Syllabus

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Getting Started

  • Zooming
  • Scrolling
  • Getting Around
  • Tools
  • Copy & Paste

Photo Retouching

  • Selections
  • Healing Brush
  • Clone Stamp
  • Red-Eye Tool

Replacing Backgrounds

  • Magic Wand
  • Image Compositing

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  • Selecting
  • Feathering
  • Layers
  • Using Type

Selecting with Quick Masks 

  • Quick Masks
  • Magic Wand

Color Correction Using Color Balance 

  • Color Correction with Adjustment Layers
  • Levels
  • Refining a mask
  • Setting White, Black, and Gray Points

Preparing Digital Photos for Print 

  • Image Size
  • Resampling
  • Saving as PSD
  • Saving as TIFF
  • Document Size
  • Preparing for Print

Saving Photos for the Web as JPEG

  • Saving for the Web
  • Save as JPEG
  • Image Size
  • Resampling
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need to bring a computer?

    No. We provide a computer with the necessary software for each attendee. Choose a Mac or a PC during the checkout process.

  • Are discounts available for this course?

    No. This course is not eligible for any discounts.

    We offer discounts for packages of classes, including our Excel Bootcamp, SQL Bootcamp, Data Analytics, and PowerPoint Bootcamp.

    We also provide discounts for ten or more classes purchased together. Please reach out for more information on our voucher programs.

  • Does this course come with a book?

    Yes. This course includes a complimentary book or manual at no additional cost.

  • What if I need to retake this course? May I retake it for free?

    Yes. You may retake this course for free once within six months, provided that the class is running with an available seat. For more information, visit our policies page.