STEP INTO THE WORLD OF GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION
The workshop has been designed to teach the most crucial skills and workflows in the fields of graphic design and illustration. Taking this workshop may very well set you on your path as a professional graphic designer!
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Through step-by-step tutorials, students enrolled in this workshop develop 2 projects over the duration of the workshop. Each project requires the use of unique workflows and toolsets available in Photoshop.
LEARN THE BASICS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Learn to use the core graphic design toolset in Photoshop to create projects for a variety of fields, including corporate design, editorial design, advertising, and web design.
LEARN THE BASICS OF ILLUSTRATION
The last project in the workshop introduces students to the illustration toolset in Photoshop to create artwork for use in comics, animations, video games, and even film.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
SESSION 1
THE BASICS
Overview of the Photoshop interface, work area, canvas, tool panels, and document creation and navigation
Overview of resizing, cropping, layers, color and levels adjustments, and custom selection tools
Overview of Brushes and color tools
Introduction to basic photo-retouching tools, including the Clone Stamp and Spot Heal brushes
Introduction to Masking
SESSION 2
INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES
Project 1 – Graphic Design tools and workflows
Deeper dive into Brushes and the photoshop Shapes creation toolset
Overview of custom Brush creation using Patterns
Advanced Masking
Understanding layer Blend Modes
Adding texture to your images through image blending and custom brushes
Using Adjustment Layers, texture blending, and Filters to finalize the ‘look and feel’ of your image
SESSION 3
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Project 2 – Illustration tools and workflows
Planning out a composition and color palette for an illustration
Advanced Masking and object isolation techniques
Custom Brushes and advanced brushing techniques
Project Part 1: Establish composition, color palette, and block out major forms
Use techniques learned in all previous sessions to create custom brushes for foliage, glow effects, paint terrain, and create cloud and smoke effects
WHO IS IT FOR?
OPEN TO ALL!
Working professionals, university students, high school students, or anyone that has an interest in learning the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, with a focus on graphic design and illustration.
JUST SHOW UP AND LEARN!
Students will be provided with a detailed reference manual containing notes on every aspect of the tools covered during the various sessions. No need to take notes during the sessions or even bring a laptop. Just show up and learn!
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
The workshop was detailed, interesting and taught with great care.
Everyone who attended had a different background and different requirement and each was individually focused without disturbing the whole class making this training quite the exception. He patiently answered each question and gave us a lot of support and also gave us the confidence to try it out on our own at the site.
I found this training helpful because it was taught from a project-based view and the theory was used to support each action. It was also paced well.
Ankhiya Eapen
Independent consultant with the UN
I recently took the photoshop course with Wasay at DEFT & LEED and was thrilled at how much I learnt in this 9-hour course spread over 2 days. I was looking to learn and sharpen my basic Photoshop skills and Wasay did an excellent job explaining in layman’s terms all the tools and different methods you could do to achieve the same results in Photoshop. He was very thorough and patient, He offered one- one support if I struggled with anything. At the end of the course, I was extremely pleased at how much I had learnt in just a few hours. This is an incredible and detailed course and a must try for anyone looking to learn Photoshop.
TENZIN GNATIUK
FASHION DESIGNER
I attended the Photoshop for Graphic Design workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The course was delivered at a good pace, Wasay was informative and helpful with any questions that was asked. I would highly recommend this course especially the in-person workshop as you get much more out of it with step-by-step guidance. It was also within a safe environment during the current pandemic.
ZOE MCMATH
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
instructor
Wasay Ahmad
For 15 years, Wasay has provided visualization services to architects and interior designers in Dubai – as a Team Lead who helped set up a boutique rendering firm, as a freelancer with Dubai Media City, and since 2014 as Founder and Lead Artist of AWA Design – an architectural visualization firm providing high-end rendering services to interior designers and architects.
instructor's portfolio
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SCHEDULE
More workshops are being scheduled, so please check back in few days. Or get in touch with us to stay updated on the schedule
frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop meant for?
Working professionals, university students, high school students, or anyone that has an interest in learning the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, with a focus on graphic design and illustration.
Are there any special requirements to attend this workshop? Do I need to bring my own laptop / computer?
All computer / hardware requirements will be fulfilled by DEFT & LEED. We will provide each student with their own workstation that has all the necessary software pre-installed on it. The student will be able to use the workstation during each session of the workshop.
Will I be supplied with any support material upon completion of this workshop?
Upon completion of the full workshop, students will be provided with a detailed reference manual containing notes on every aspect of the tools covered during the various sessions. Therefore, it will not be necessary to take your own notes during the sessions.
The source files of all workshop projects will be supplied to you upon completion of the workshop.
Where will the workshop be held?
The workshop will be held at the Blue Bay Tower in Business Bay,Dubai:
Office 07, Floor 15, Blue Bay Business Center
Blue Bay Tower is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the Business Bay Metro Station. Paid
parking is available in the building parking lot (visitor’s section). A public parking lot is situated next to the building as well.
Should COVID 19 restrictions grow stricter in the future, we are prepared to use online-only
platforms for training and will notify registrants through email prior to the commencement of
any such training.
When and how do I pay?
Fees must be paid in full during the registration process.
Students can pay the fee via online credit card payment or bank transfer.
If you choose to pay through bank transfer, you will be sent an email containing an invoice with bank account details. Instructions will be provided in the email.
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