Short course | Beginner friendly | Online/On-campus
Adobe Photoshop
Master the world’s most advanced image manipulation software!
What you'll learn?
Adobe Photoshop
Duration
4 weeks
Next course
23 March 2026 – 15 April 2026
Price, starting from
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Why take this course?
- Learn how to use industry standard graphic design software.
- A skill highly in demand across many industries.
- Manipulate images to suit your needs.
- Touch up your photographs for lifelong memories.
What you’ll learn
Week 1
Introduction, Documents and Layers
Introduction to Photoshop
Preferences
Colour Modes
Introduction to Layers
Image Transformation
Blending Modes
Week 2
Selections & Creating Art
Tools
Working with selections
Modifying selections
Painting
Pen tool
Fills
Week 3
AI, Image Correction & Adjustments
Generative AI
Remove Tool
Fills & Expand
Brush Tools
Content Aware Tools
Adjustments
Adjustment Layers
Week 4
Text, Filters & Other features
Fonts
Transforming Text
Smart Filters
Layer Styles
Plug ins
Advanced Editing
How it works
Attend live/online classes
Complete assignments & projects
Earn your ADA UX certificate
Meet Your Instructors
Markus van der Westhuizen
Graphic Designer
Dr Markus van der Westhuizen has been teaching at ADA on a freelance basis since 2012, bringing decades of experience in graphic design, publishing, and art direction. Classically trained in analogue graphic design, he was also among the first lecturers in South Africa to teach HTML and web design in the mid-90s. His career spans publishing, packaging, software development, and freelance design, but his greatest passion lies in education—working with individuals, agencies, and universities across South Africa and beyond. Alongside his design work, Markus draws on a rich background in holistic disciplines as a qualified Herbal Doctor, Specialised Kinesiologist, Dry Needling Practitioner, and Yoga Instructor, reflecting his multidimensional approach to creativity and teaching.
Zaahir Effendi
Graphic Designer
“Nurturing creatives of all backgrounds to build confidence and
bring their ideas to life through design.”Zaahir Effendi is a graphic designer and art director with more than 15
years of experience in the creative industry. Over the years, he has
worked with brands on design systems, creative direction, and visual
communication, knowledge he now shares with the next generation of
creatives.
As a lecturer in the Adobe Creative Suite, Zaahir combines design theory
with practical projects that help students apply their skills in real-world
ways. He believes that learning design is as much about problem-solving
and storytelling as it is about software. Passionate about nurturing
talent, he focuses on building confidence, encouraging curiosity, and
creating an inclusive space where creativity can thrive
“Where this course can take you
Graphic Designer
Work in the Graphic Design Industry
Become a poster designer
Create content for social media
Photographer
Photography Touch ups
Touch up the photos that you have taken
Manipulate photos
2D Artist
Become an Artist
Create 2D art in photoshop.
Create Illustrations using industry standard programme
Testimonial / quote from past student
See what previous short course students have to say
“Good paced course. I had fun learning and participating in this course.” - Jan Binder
“The lecturer had a great sense of humour, passion for his subject, knowledge and interesting inclusion of discussion of other forms of design.” - Kelly Dorrington
“The lecturer is great! Very knowledgable and had good insight and experience to share with us.” - Andrea Morgan
“All in all a great learning experience and definitely money well spent.” - Karien Tolmie
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