Photoshop for Social Media

Level: Intermediate – In order to be successful in this course it is highly encouraged that the course taker have some foundational knowledge of photoshop tools. Available online Introduction to Photoshop Creative Cloud course, click https://www.ed2go.com/nwtc/online-courses/introduction-photoshop-cc/

This course is a micro credentials. Micro Credentials are small (smaller than a certificate, diploma, or degree), flexible, and highly focused programs with big benefits. https://www.nwtc.edu/micro-credentials)

Course Description:

If you are thinking about making social media content in Photoshop and just don’t know where to start, this class is for you! Photoshop is a photo editing and content creation tool that lets you bring together text, photos, logos, and other assets to create powerful images for a wide variety of applications including social media.

Course Objectives

• Get familiar with the Photoshop interface.
• Learn to resource and create images, graphics, and text.
• Format images to fit your needs.
• Create templates for use on social media.
• Save and manage files for use on social media.

Technology Requirements:

Though access to Photoshop will be provided on campus (via Mac desktop computers) it is recommended that students have access to Photoshop and the Adobe Suite outside of class to ensure the timely completion of assignments. Provided you have access to the Adobe suite you are welcome to bring your own laptop. (Note if you are using a PC based laptop the programs themselves function the same regardless of platform, however some of the modifier keys and keyboard shortcuts will be different)**

Instructor: Kirk Widra, Design & Graphic Technology Instructor

• Please register by 2/1/2025 to help us avoid a low enrollment cancellation.