Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications cluster

Animation Pathway

Level 3. Advanced

Digital Arts and Animation using Adobe Photoshop

Develop Photoshop proficiency in digital illustration, layering, and animation through hands-on projects that bring digital artwork to life.

About Course

Enhance artistry with Photoshop tools

Students embark on a creative journey to design and animate digital artwork. Through hands-on projects, they develop skills in digital illustration, layering, and animation techniques, emphasizing technical proficiency. This course introduces students to various tools in Adobe Photoshop, such as the Brush, Layers, and Timeline, equipping them to pass the exam

Skills

Skill-up approach

Photoshop tools

Digital illustration

Layering techniques

Photo editing and manipulation 

Visual design  

Color theory and composition 

Syllabus

Step-by-step to the Result

1

Foundations of Animation and Photoshop

  • Animation concepts

  • Character design 

  • Photoshop interface, main tools, and workspace setup

Project: digital illustrations showcasing an understanding of Photoshop’s core tools

2

Advanced Photoshop Techniques

  • Layers, brushes, selection tools, and exporting options

  • Artwork protection

Project: a series of animated GIFs that serve as short animated stories or character moments

3

Final Project

  • Final project development

Project: a digital portfolio

Hands-on Projects

Case-based Portfolio

"Digital Arts and Animation using Adobe Photoshop" final project

A digital portfolio of illustrations and gifs that demonstrates proficiency in Photoshop basics and creative use of tools.

Testimonials

What Our Students Think

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Tech Requirements

Fully web-based learning for a seamless implementation

Hardware & Software & Internet Speed

  • PC/Laptop or Chromebook;

  • Web camera and Headset;

  • Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s/

Web tools only

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