Session 1: Introduction to Photoshop

• Overview of Photoshop interface and tools
• Explanation of workspace panels and their functions
• Introduction to basic keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflow

Session 2: Basic Image Editing

• Cropping, resizing, and straightening images
• Adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance using adjustment layers
• Understanding the importance of non-destructive editing

Session 3: Layers and Masks

• Explanation of layers and their significance in design
• Introduction to layer styles for adding effects
• Understanding masks and their application in hiding/revealing parts of an image

Session 4: Selection Techniques

• Overview of selection tools: Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand
• Refining selections using feathering and anti-aliasing
• Utilizing quick mask mode for precise selections

Session 5: Advanced Retouching Techniques

• Skin retouching and blemish removal
• Techniques for enhancing and correcting facial features
• Utilizing healing and clone tools effectively

Session 6: Creative Filters and Effects

• Applying artistic filters and effects to images
• Creating custom brushes and using brush dynamics
• Exploring blending modes for creative results

Session 7: Working with Text and Typography

• Adding and formatting text layers
• Applying text effects and layer styles
• Creating visually appealing typography compositions

Session 8: Introduction to Smart Objects and Smart Filters

• Understanding the concept of Smart Objects
• Applying Smart Filters for non-destructive adjustments
• Incorporating Smart Objects into a design workflow