# Raster Design with Photoshop

- **Part of:** [Graphic Design](/en/tracks/graphic-design) — learning path 2 of 4
- **Length:** 2 chapters · 5 lessons · 8 hours a week
- **Level:** Beginner

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1. [Design Foundations](/en/paths/graphic-design-foundations) — 2 chapters · 6 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
2. **Raster Design with Photoshop** — 2 chapters · 8 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
3. [Vector & Brand with Illustrator](/en/paths/graphic-design-illustrator) — 2 chapters · 8 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
4. [Layout, Applied Work & Portfolio](/en/paths/graphic-design-applied-portfolio) — 3 chapters · 6 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
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## Syllabus

### 1. Photoshop Fundamentals

- 3 lessons
- **Skills:** Photoshop Interface · Layers · Selections · Masking

### 2. Retouching & Photo Manipulation

- 2 lessons
- **Skills:** Retouching · Photomontage · Colour Grading
- **Checkpoint:** Photoshop Gate

## Checkpoints

To pass each checkpoint you hand in a piece of real work. What each one asks for:

- **Photoshop Gate:** Deliver a finished photo composite + a retouched portrait, both non-destructive, exported web- and print-ready.