Photoshop Skills Labs – 4 Creative Projects | KS4 Creative iMedia & Media Studies

Four creative Photoshop projects. 12 step-by-step worksheet pages. An 8-page Teacher Guide. One complete practical skills pack.

Develop students’ confidence and creativity in Adobe Photoshop with The Subject Edit – Photoshop Skills Labs, a collection of four engaging practical projects designed to build essential digital design skills.

Ideal for teachers looking for structured, visually engaging activities that students can follow independently, with clear instructions, worked examples, practical challenges and opportunities to develop their own creative outcomes.

FOUR PRACTICAL SKILLS LABS

LAB 01 – AMPLIFY TYPE LAB

Students create a bold music-event poster while exploring typography, image selection, transformations, layer styles, textures and blending modes.

LAB 02 – PULSE IMAGE LAB

Students design a professional-looking gym advertisement, developing skills in photographic selection, image editing, colour adjustments, typography and visual effects.

LAB 03 – CHARACTER LAB

Students create an original illustrated character using Photoshop shape tools, the Pen Tool, Direct Selection, colour and layer organisation.

LAB 04 – BITE LOGO LAB

Students design a burger-inspired brand logo, exploring shape construction, typography, colour, layer styles and creative design decisions.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

12 illustrated student worksheet pages across four practical projects

A4 worksheets and A3 printing versions for flexible classroom delivery

8-page Teacher Guide with delivery notes, differentiation, troubleshooting and assessment guidance

Photoshop Tools Quick Reference Guide covering essential tools, shortcuts and effects

Student Skills Tracker to monitor progress and encourage reflection

Supporting image resource libraries for relevant practical activities

Finished design examples, skills checklists and creative extension opportunities