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Photoshop for Architecture

Professional Architecture Story Telling with Diagram, Collage, Rendering and More.

Duration: 6 Weeks 12 Session 18hours | Hands-on
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INTRODUCTION TO Photoshop for Architecture

Unlock Photoshop’s full potential with AD Academy. Our training transforms its complexity into clarity, empowering you to create stunning architectural visuals, collages, diagrams, perfect photographs and presentation boards with styles. Experience a significant leap in your abilities and achieve Photoshop mastery with our guidance, with a principle of “Show Better.”

SubjectPhotoshop for Architecture
Duration12 sessions (18 Hours) 2 Days/week
Study Time1.5 hours/session
Study Form In physical classes

What You'll Learn

  • Able to create Graphic Diagrams to explain ideas in architectural projects.
  • Proficient in Rendering Master Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations, and more.
  • Skilled in producing Collage Renderings that are visually appealing and attractive.
  • Knowledgeable in preparing Board Presentations with clarity and visual impact.
  • Design architectural portfolios and posters with strong visual storytelling and layout composition.

Who Should Attend?

  • Architecture Students
  • Interior Design Students
  • Highschool Graduated
  • Junior architects
  • Urban design students
  • Freelancer
  • 3Ds Artist
  • Real estate marketing designers
  • Architecture and design passionate
Photoshop for Architecture training session

Course Syllabus

Comprehensive session-by-session breakdown

SESSION 1

The Foundation of Space

Introduction to Photoshop: Interface, tools, and workspaces.

SESSION 2

Atmosphere and Aesthetic

Basic tools: Selection, Erase and Transform

SESSION 3

Site and Sky

Imports: 3D Images, Rasterized Images and Smart Objects

SESSION 4

Foreground, Midground, and Background Separation

Advance Tools: Use Brush to create custom trees and people

SESSION 5

Line-work and Poche

Imports: CAD File / PDF File

SESSION 6

Softening the Plan

Using Blending Modes: Drop Shadow, Bevel, etc.

SESSION 7

The Cut and The Context

Imports: CAD File / PDF File

SESSION 8

Internal Life

Adjustment Layers: Level, Curves to highlight specific hierarchy

SESSION 9

Clean Lines and Flat Colors

Imports: 3D PDF/Images

SESSION 10

Exploded Views and Annotations

Add Dash: Use Pen Tool

SESSION 11

The Layout Grid

Managing a large-scale file: A0

SESSION 12

Final Polish and Export

Export the presentation board for print and digital display.

Course Pricing

Single Course Registration

150$
Hands-On Learning

What Will You Build?

Apply what you learn by working on industry-relevant projects. Build a portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers.

Site Plan Rendering

Site Plan Rendering

Students will be able to create professional Site Plan Renderings that visually communicate design concepts through realistic textures, lighting, landscape elements, and presentation-ready graphics.

Floor Plan Rendering

Floor Plan Rendering

Students will be able to produce visually appealing Floor Plan Renderings with realistic materials, shadows, furniture, and context that clearly express the design’s layout and atmosphere.

Exterior Collage

Exterior Collage

Students will be able to create creative and expressive Collage Renderings that combine textures, people, and context to visually communicate design concepts and moods in a compelling artistic style.

Interior Collage

Interior Collage

Students will be able to design captivating Interior Collage Renderings that blend materials, lighting, furniture, and human elements to convey spatial atmosphere and interior design concepts effectively.

Architecture Diagram

Architecture Diagram

Students will be able to produce clear and visually engaging Diagram Renderings that effectively illustrate design ideas, spatial relationships, and conceptual narratives through color, composition, and graphic elements.

Master Plan Rendering

Master Plan Rendering

Students will be able to create professional Site Plan Renderings that visually communicate design concepts through realistic textures, lighting, landscape elements, and presentation-ready graphics.

Career Opportunities

Roles you can pursue after completing this program

Architectural Visualizer / Renderer Architectural Graphic Designer Interior Design Presentation Specialist Architecture Portfolio Designer Freelance Architectural Illustrator / Photoshop Editor