Creating Social Media Graphics Course
Creating Social Media Graphics Course
Ideal for marketers and comms teams who want to produce better content in less time.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Get up to speed with Photoshop essentials
- Build reusable templates for faster production
- Remove backgrounds and composite images
- Work with colour, graphics and brand assets
- Create animated GIFs ready for social platforms
If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
We'll be using Adobe Photoshop for this class. You need no previous experience to attend.
Who is this course for?
For marketers, social media managers and communications professionals who need to create on-brand graphics for social media. Adobe Photoshop is used — no prior experience required.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
Course Outline
Photoshop essentials
Get familiar with the interface
Working with image navigation
Understanding colour modes
Checking the image resolution
Understand pixel dimensions
Sizing images
Choosing a suitable file format
Creating a new document
Setting up new document pre-sets
Importing content into your Artboard
Resizing and rotating items
Selecting objects
Modifying and enhancing selections
Cutting out methods
Understanding and managing layers
Adding colour fills
Adjusting image colour and tone
Exploring brush based tools
Retouching methods
Adding and handling type
Colour and graphics
Building and handling gradients
Ghosting and blending layers
Sourcing free and paid-for online resources
Introducing graphic elements
Working to a brand
Maintaining brand consistency
Managing colour and styles
Placing vector artwork
Saving and reusing content with the Library
Exploring Layer Styles
Design considerations
Ensuring content is relevant and has impact
Working to a grid
Aligning and distributing items
Maintaining clear space
Multiple asset creation for different platforms
Setting up Artboards for different social media platforms
Adjusting the artboard size
Utilising smart objects
Export settings and methods
Building templates for different social media platforms
Animated GIFs
Assisted practice and development
Consolidate techniques covered during the course
One-to-one time with your trainer
Questions and answers related to your work requirements
Practice new-found skills
Questions and answers
This course is also available as a private course. If you wish we can tailor the content for your team. Please contact us for more details.
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Creating Social Media Graphics often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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