1. Adobe Photoshop Course Syllabus (Basic to Intermediate)
Target: Freelancing, Social Media Designing, & Basic Image Editing.
## Week 1: Introduction, Interface & Selection Tools
Day 1: Welcome to the Creative World
Theory: Raster vs. Vector (Photoshop vs. Illustrator) ka farq. Photoshop industry main kahaan use hota hai?
Practical: Interface tour, New Document lena (Pixels vs. Inches, Resolution 72 vs. 300, Color Modes: RGB vs. CMYK).
Slide Exercise: Document set up karna specified social media sizes ke liay.
Class Activity: "My First Canvas" – Black and white backgrounds par customized canvas create karna.
Home Assignment: Apnay laptop par 3 mukhtalif sizes (Facebook post, Instagram square, Banner) ke blank templates save karna.
Day 2: The Power of Selection
Practical: Marquee Tools, Lasso Tools, Quick Selection, and Magic Wand. Selection koo Add/Subtract karna.
Slide Exercise: Ek object koo background sai alag karne ka step-by-step tareeqa.
Class Activity: Object Isolation – Ek background sai fruit ya box cut out kar kay dushray canvas par rakhna.
Home Assignment: 5 mukhtalif images main sai objects select kar kay unhein transparent background (.PNG) main save karna.
## Week 2: Layers Management & Basic Retouching
Day 3: Layer Panel & Move Tool (The Backbone of Photoshop)
Practical: Layers create karna, delete karna, rename, opacity, aur fill settings. Layer order (Up/Down) samjhana.
Slide Exercise: Multiple shapes oor elements koo layers ke zaryiay manage karna.
Class Activity: Layer Collage – 4 images koo aik hi canvas par arrange kar kay aik simple digital collage banana.
Home Assignment: Ek text layer aur 3 image layers koo use kar kay aik basic greeting card design karna.
Day 4: Basic Photo Retouching & Healing
Practical: Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, Patch Tool, and Clone Stamp.
Slide Exercise: Purani ya damaged photo koo saaf karne ka process.
Class Activity: "Flawless Skin" – Diye gaye portrait face sai pimples, spots, aur scratches koo remove karna.
Home Assignment: Kisi purani family photo ya scratched image koo clone stamp aur healing tool sai restore karna.
## Week 3: Text, Shapes & Color Adjustment
Day 5: Typography & Vector Shapes
Practical: Horizontal/Vertical Type Tool, Character Panel (Font size, leading, tracking). Custom Shape Tool aur Pen Tool basics (for selections).
Slide Exercise: Text aur shapes ka combine use professional design main.
Class Activity: Quote Poster – Ek beautiful background par typography rules use kartay huay aik motivational quote poster design karna.
Home Assignment: Apni academy ya kisi brand ke liay aik simple typographic social media post design karna.
Day 6: Colors, Gradients & Adjustment Layers
Practical: Gradient Tool, Paint Bucket. Adjustment Layers (Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation, Levels).
Slide Exercise: Ek boring photo koo vibrant aur attractive banane ke settings.
Class Activity: Color Changer – Ek simple car ya dress ka color Hue/Saturation ke zaryiay change karna.
Home Assignment: Ek landscape picture ke colors improve karna aur gradients use kar kay sunset effect dena.
## Week 4: Social Media Projects & Final Portfolio
Day 7: Social Media Banner Design (The Integration Day)
Practical: Sub tools koo mix kar kay product poster ya service banner banana. Text alignment aur visual hierarchy.
Slide Exercise: "What makes a post clickable?" – Social media ads ke rules.
Class Activity/Project: Product Advertisement – Ek mobile phone ya cold drink ki bottle ki image use kar kay uss ka commercial social media ad design karna.
Home Assignment: Aik fast-food ya educational institute ka discount offer banner design karna.
Day 8: Saving, Exporting & Job-Ready Portfolio Methods
Practical: File Formats (.PSD, .JPEG, .PNG, .PDF). File size reduce karna web ke liay.
Slide Exercise: Behance aur Fiverr par kaam showcase karne ke tareeqay.
Class Activity: Final file exporting – Students apnay banaye huay best 3 projects koo web-optimized format main save karain gay.
Home Assignment: Behance project layout ki tayaari (jo nichay bataya gaya hai).
Fiverr Mastery: Students Ghar Bethay Freelancing Se Paisay Kaisay Kamayein?
2. Complete Fiverr Gig Guide for Students
Yeh aik aisi gig hai joo basic skills par mabni hai oor students asaani sai order lay sakani gay.
Gig Title: I will do professional Photoshop editing and social media post design
Category: Graphics & Design > Image Editing > Product Image Editing (or Social Media Design)
Search Tags (Keywords): Photoshop editing, Photo retouching, Background removal, Social media post, Image editing.
## Pricing Packages
| Feature | Basic (Quick Edit) | Standard (Pro Design) | Premium (Business Package) |
| Title | Silver Editing | Gold Graphic Pack | Platinum Brand Kit |
| Description | Background removal, cropping, color correction, or basic photo retouching for up to 3 images. | 2 Professional Social Media Post Designs or advanced photo editing with source file. | 5 Premium Social Media Posts or complete photo manipulation/retouching package + source files. |
| Delivery Time | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days |
| Revisions | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Price | $5 | $15 | $35 |
## Gig Description (Copy-Paste for Students)
Hello and welcome to my Photoshop services!
Are you looking for professional Photoshop editing or eye-catching social media posts for your business? You are at the right place! I am a trained graphic designer with expertise in Adobe Photoshop.
What I can do for you:
Photo Retouching & Skin Smoothing (Removing blemishes, spots)
Background Removal / Changing (Transparent or Pure White)
High-Converting Social Media Post & Banner Designing
Color Correction, Brightness & Contrast Adjustments
Image Resizing and Cropping without quality loss
Why Choose Me?
High-quality work delivered fast
Friendly communication & quick response
100% satisfaction guaranteed with unlimited revisions
Source files (.PSD) provided (Standard & Premium packages)
Please message me before placing an order if you have complex requirements. Let's create something amazing together!
Build and Optimize a Professional Behance Portfolio
3. Behance Portfolio Strategy (Via PPT Style)
Behance par pure images upload karne ki bajaye agar students Presentation (PPT) Slides ki tarhan project bana kar upload karain gay, toh client par bohatt professional impression parta hai.
Aap unhein 3 alag-alag projects banwa kar upload karwa sakti hain:
## Project 1: "Social Media Ad Campaign" (Product: Food or Tech)
Slide 1: Cover Slide – Project ka naam (e.g., "Fast Food Social Media Banner Design Concept"). Aik barri attractive image backdrop main.
Slide 2: The Brief/Goal – Text main likhain: "Goal was to design a clean, modern, and appetizing social media post for a local burger joint to increase engagement."
Slide 3: Typography & Colors – Fonts ke naam jo use kiye (e.g., Montserrat, Poppins) aur Color Palette (Color circles/boxes bana kar unke hex codes likhain).
Slide 4: Before/After (If applicable) – Raw images jo use keen, aur final product.
Slide 5: Final Showcase – Post ka full-size high-quality view.
Slide 6: Thank You Slide – "Thank you for watching! Available for new projects" ke sath Fiverr profile ka link text form main.
## Project 2: "Photo Restoration & Retouching Showcase"
Slide 1: Cover – Title: "Photo Retouching & Restoration Portfolio".
Slide 2: Split Screen (Before vs After) – Ek purani scratched image ya pimples wali skin image lay kar uss ko center sai split karain. Aik taraf "Before" aur aik taraf "After" likhain. (Photoshop main yai asaani sai slider line laga kar banta hai).
Slide 3: Tool Highlights – Choti headings ke sath likhain: "Tools Used: Clone Stamp, Spot Healing, Adjustment Layers".
Slide 4: Outro – Client call to action.
## Freelancing Tricks & Hacks for Students
Local Market Testing: Students direct international client par janay sai pehlay Karachi/Pakistan ke Facebook groups (e.g., "Freelancers in Pakistan") main local clothing brands ya fast-food setups ke liay free main 1-2 posts bana kar dain ta kay unka real-world confidence bahal hoo.
Mockups ka Use: Behance par jab bhi koi design upload karain, uss koo blank file ki tarhan mat dikhain. Photoshop main free mobile screen ya laptop screen ke mockups download kar kay un main apna design fit karain. Iss sai kaam original lagta hai.
Daily Micro-Practice: Students rozana Pinterest sai koi ad pasand karain aur Photoshop main waisa hi same ad khud create karne ki koshish karain. Iss sai tools par grip bohatt mazboot ho jati hai.