Adobe Graphics Masterclass 2025 — From Beginner To Pro

Master Photoshop & Illustrator: Create, design, and edit like a pro with the industry’s most powerful graphic tools.

What you'll learn

Create professional graphic designs from scratch

Master the Photoshop interface and essential tools

Retouch, restore, and enhance images with precision

Use layers, masks, and adjustment layers like a pro

Create scalable vector artwork in Illustrator

Work with shapes, strokes, and creative drawing tools

Align, arrange, and organize designs with precision tools

Combine Photoshop raster graphics with Illustrator vectors

Prepare files for print and digital media

Export projects in multiple professional formats

Apply typography and text effects for maximum impact

Work faster with shortcuts and productivity tricks

Requirements

Basic computer skills

Photoshop and Illustrator installed (trial or full version)

No prior graphic design experience needed

Description

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are the gold standards in the world of graphic design, trusted by creative professionals everywhere. Whether you’re crafting striking social media graphics, retouching photos, designing vector illustrations, or preparing artwork for print, these two applications are your essential creative toolkit.In the Adobe Graphics Masterclass, you’ll master both Photoshop and Illustrator in a single, streamlined program. This high-energy, hands-on course is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and insider techniques to produce stunning, professional-quality work.You’ll start in Photoshop, learning how to create and customize documents, navigate the interface, work with selections, master layers, use masks, retouch photos, apply adjustment layers, and export in multiple formats. You’ll gain the ability to handle everything from simple edits to complex image compositions.Then, you’ll move to Illustrator — the industry’s most powerful vector design tool. You’ll learn to create crisp, scalable illustrations, master shape building, text manipulation, alignment tools, strokes, artboards, masks, and exporting for both print and web.By the end of this course, you won’t just know Photoshop and Illustrator — you’ll own them. Whether your goal is to create professional branding, social media assets, posters, illustrations, or digital art, you’ll have all the tools you need to stand out.This is not a random beginner tutorial — it’s a masterclass designed to turn you into a complete Adobe creative powerhouse.

Overview

Section 1: Adobe Photoshop: Welcome to Photoshop Mastery

Lecture 1 Welcome & Course Introduction

Lecture 2 Raster Graphics vs Vector Graphics Explained

Lecture 3 Installing Adobe Photoshop: Step by Step

Lecture 4 Your First Steps in Photoshop

Section 2: Adobe Photoshop: Creating Your First Document

Lecture 5 Using Document Presets for a Head Start

Lecture 6 Naming Your Files Like a Pro

Lecture 7 Sizes, Units & Orientation Explained

Lecture 8 Mastering Artboards in Photoshop

Lecture 9 Understanding Resolution for Digital & Print

Lecture 10 Choosing the Right Color Mode for Your Work

Lecture 11 Setting Background Content

Section 3: Adobe Photoshop: Getting Started With Photoshop

Lecture 12 Starter Workspace Settings

Lecture 13 First Impressions: Navigating Photoshop

Lecture 14 Getting to Know Photoshop’s Interface

Lecture 15 Importing Images Like a Pro

Section 4: Adobe Photoshop: Selections Made Simple

Lecture 16 Why Selections Are Essential in Photoshop

Lecture 17 Using Marquee Tools for Quick Selections

Lecture 18 Lasso Tools: Freehand Selections Simplified

Lecture 19 Mastering the Magic Wand

Lecture 20 Quick Selection Tool for Smart Edits

Lecture 21 Object Selection Tool

Section 5: Adobe Photoshop: Navigation Tools for Faster Editing

Lecture 22 Move Tool: Moving Layers With Ease

Lecture 23 Zoom Tool & Shortcuts for Efficiency

Lecture 24 Hand Tool for Smooth Navigation

Lecture 25 Essential Zoom Shortcuts for Speed

Lecture 26 Temporary Hand Tool Tips

Section 6: Adobe Photoshop: Layers & Layer Management

Lecture 27 Organizing & Ordering Layers

Lecture 28 Reordering Layers For Clean Workflows

Lecture 29 Merging Layers for Organized Projects

Lecture 30 Grouping Layers for Better Structure

Lecture 31 Using Layer Colors to Stay Organized

Lecture 32 Adding, Renaming & Deleting Layers

Lecture 33 Cloning Layers Made Simple

Lecture 34 Applying Layer Styles (Blending Options)

Lecture 35 Adjusting Opacity & Blend Modes

Lecture 36 How to Lock Layers For Protection

Section 7: Adobe Photoshop: Adjustment Layers Unlocked

Lecture 37 What Are Adjustment Layers?

Lecture 38 Solid Color, Gradient & Pattern Adjustments

Lecture 39 Advanced Adjustment Techniques

Section 8: Adobe Photoshop: Mastering Masks in Photoshop

Lecture 40 Introduction to Masks in Photoshop

Lecture 41 Visibility Masks & Adjustment Masks Explained

Lecture 42 Clipping Masks for Next-Level Edits

Section 9: Adobe Photoshop: Smart Objects for Smart Editing

Lecture 43 Getting Started With Smart Objects

Lecture 44 How Smart Objects Transform Your Workflow

Section 10: Adobe Photoshop: Working With Shapes

Lecture 45 Shape Tool Basics: Start Here

Lecture 46 Exploring Shape Settings for Customization

Lecture 47 Master All Shape Tools in Photoshop

Section 11: Adobe Photoshop: Brush & Eraser Essentials

Lecture 48 Using the Brush Tool Like an Artist

Lecture 49 Mastering the Eraser Tool

Lecture 50 Adjusting Brush & Eraser Opacity

Lecture 51 Quick Shortcuts to Resize Brushes & Erasers

Lecture 52 Brush Limitations With Active Selections

Section 12: Adobe Photoshop: Typography Like a Designer

Lecture 53 Creating Text With the Horizontal Type Tool

Lecture 54 Fine-Tuning Text Settings

Lecture 55 Exploring the Character Panel

Lecture 56 Working With Paragraph Options

Lecture 57 Vertical Type Tool Explained

Section 13: Adobe Photoshop: The Power of The Pen Tool

Lecture 58 Mastering the Pen Tool

Lecture 59 Introduction to Paths in Photoshop

Lecture 60 Converting Paths Into Selections, Masks & Shapes

Section 14: Adobe Photoshop: Photo Retouching Techniques

Lecture 61 Introduction to Photo Retouching

Lecture 62 Spot Healing Brush Tool

Lecture 63 Healing Brush Tool for Targeted Fixes

Lecture 64 Clone Stamp Tool: A Retoucher’s Best Friend

Lecture 65 Using the Blur Tool

Lecture 66 Sharpen Tool For Crisp Edges

Lecture 67 Smudge Tool for Creative Effects

Lecture 68 Dodge, Burn & Sponge Tools Explained

Section 15: Adobe Photoshop: Saving & Exporting Your Work

Lecture 69 Saving Projects as PSD Files

Lecture 70 Saving Your Work as PDF

Lecture 71 Exporting Images to JPG Format

Lecture 72 Exporting Transparent PNG Files

Section 16: Adobe Illustrator: Kickstart Your Illustrator Journey

Lecture 73 Welcome to Adobe Illustrator

Lecture 74 Vector vs Raster Graphics: What You Need to Know

Lecture 75 Installing Adobe Illustrator Made Easy

Lecture 76 Your First Look at Illustrator’s Interface

Section 17: Adobe Illustrator: Building New Documents Like a Pro

Lecture 77 Exploring Document Presets in Illustrator

Lecture 78 Naming and Saving Your New Document

Lecture 79 Adjusting Sizes, Units & Orientation

Lecture 80 Working With Artboards Efficiently

Lecture 81 Choosing the Right Color Modes

Lecture 82 Understanding Raster Effects in Illustrator

Section 18: Adobe Illustrator: Getting Comfortable in Illustrator

Lecture 83 Setting Up Your Starter Workspace

Lecture 84 Mastering the Illustrator Interface

Section 19: Adobe Illustrator: Creating and Editing Shapes

Lecture 85 Drawing Shapes in Illustrator

Lecture 86 Customizing Shape Settings

Section 20: Adobe Illustrator: Align and Arrange Like a Designer

Lecture 87 Intro to Alignment Tools in Illustrator

Lecture 88 Aligning Objects to Artboards

Lecture 89 Aligning Objects to Selections

Section 21: Adobe Illustrator: Mastering Selections

Lecture 90 Direct Selection Tool Explained

Lecture 91 Magic Wand Tool for Quick Edits

Section 22: Adobe Illustrator: Navigating Your Canvas with Ease

Lecture 92 Intro to Navigation Tools

Lecture 93 Zoom Tool Mastery

Lecture 94 Using the Hand Tool

Lecture 95 Zoom to Fit (Ctrl+0 Shortcut)

Section 23: Adobe Illustrator: Creative Tools for Designers

Lecture 96 Advanced Shape Tools for Unique Designs

Lecture 97 The Pen Tool: Precision Drawing

Lecture 98 Brush Tool for Artistic Effects

Lecture 99 Blob Brush Tool for Freeform Creativity

Lecture 100 Converting Strokes to Fills

Section 24: Adobe Illustrator: Managing Artboards Like a Pro

Lecture 101 Using the Artboard Tool Effectively

Section 25: Adobe Illustrator: Combining and Merging Shapes

Lecture 102 Intro to Merging Shapes

Lecture 103 Shape Builder Tool Mastery

Lecture 104 Using Pathfinder Window Like a Pro

Section 26: Adobe Illustrator: Typography and Text Effects

Lecture 105 Intro to Text Tools in Illustrator

Lecture 106 Working With the Type Tool

Lecture 107 Customizing Type Tool Settings

Lecture 108 Formatting Paragraphs in Illustrator

Lecture 109 Character Panel Deep Dive

Lecture 110 Paragraph Panel Made Simple

Lecture 111 Converting Text Into Editable Shapes

Lecture 112 Type on a Path for Creative Effects

Section 27: Adobe Illustrator: Working With Strokes and Outlines

Lecture 113 Strokes in Illustrator: Complete Guide

Section 28: Adobe Illustrator: Masking Techniques

Lecture 114 Intro to Masks in Illustrator

Lecture 115 Clipping Masks Simplified

Section 29: Adobe Illustrator: Exporting Your Artwork

Lecture 116 Exporting as AI (Illustrator Files)

Lecture 117 Exporting as PDF for Print & Sharing

Lecture 118 Exporting as PNG & JPG for Web

Beginners wanting to master Photoshop & Illustrator,Self-taught designers seeking a complete foundation,Content creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs,Social media managers designing their own assets,Aspiring digital artists and illustrators,Anyone looking to start a freelance design career