Photo editing - beginner to expert

This comprehensive course takes you from fundamental editing concepts to advanced techniques, transforming your images into captivating works of art. Perfect for anyone looking to master photo editing, regardless of prior experience.

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21 studentsLast updated 8 July 2025

About the course

Are you passionate about photography but feel your images could use a professional touch? Do you want to learn how to fix common photo problems, enhance colors, create stunning compositions, and express your artistic vision through post-processing? This is the course for you!

This comprehensive Moodle course is designed to guide you step-by-step through the exciting world of photo editing, starting from the absolute basics and progressing to expert-level techniques. Whether you're a complete novice with no prior editing experience or an aspiring pro looking to refine your skills, you'll find immense value and practical knowledge within these modules.

Who This Course Is For:

Beginner photographers who want to improve their images after they've been taken.
Hobbyists looking to elevate their photography to the next level.
Aspiring professional photographers seeking to master post-processing.
Anyone interested in digital art and creative image manipulation.

What you'll learn

The ability to flawlessly remove imperfections, blemishes, and distractions from photographs.
Expertise in adjusting white balance, exposure, contrast, and manipulating hues, saturation, and luminance.
Skill in applying compositional rules and effectively cropping images.
Proficiency in utilizing layers, masks, smart objects, and adjustment layers.
The capability to create precise selections and masks to isolate specific areas of an image for targeted adjustments or compositing.
Knowledge of different image formats (e.g., JPEG, RAW, TIFF, PNG) and their appropriate use cases for various outputs, including web, print, and archiving.
The skill to apply appropriate sharpening techniques to enhance detail and clarity, as well as effectively reduce image noise without sacrificing quality.
The ability to combine multiple images seamlessly to create new scenes or add elements, requiring careful attention.
Competence in managing and organizing large photo libraries, utilizing metadata, and developing efficient editing routines.
The capacity to translate a creative concept into a visual outcome, understanding how editing choices contribute.

Requirements

Access to a computer with internet connectivity is essential for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.
Students must have access to a photo editing software program, which can be either a free option, or a paid subscriptions.
A basic understanding of computer operations, including file management and navigating applications, is necessary.
No prior experience with photo editing is required; however, a keen interest in photography and a willingness to learn are highly recommended.
Consistent practice of the techniques learned through hands-on exercises is crucial for developing proficiency.

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