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WSQ - Generative AI (GenAI) Visuals in Photoshop and Firefly

Course Information

  • Sessions 2 days
  • Duration 16 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

Skills Framework

TSC Title
Visual Communication
TSC Code
DSN-COM-4005-1.1

Funding Validity

Funding for this course is valid from 6 May 2024 to 5 May 2028. Register and complete the course within this period to qualify for funding support.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • LO1: Initiate visual communication through GAI in Photoshop and Firefly.
  • LO2: Create storyboards using GAI in Firefly that communicate visual narratives and task flows for team collaboration.
  • LO3: Propose enhancements to visual design using GAI by assessing aesthetics and applying advanced critique techniques in Photoshop.
  • LO4: Formulate GAI strategies employing color fundamentals to enhance the appeal of visual outputs in Photoshop.

Course Brochure

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Certification

  • Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd.
  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Generative AI (GenAI) Visuals in Photoshop and Firefly

Course Code: TGS-2024045220
  • WSQ
  • SFC
  • PSEA
  • UTAP
  • SFEC
  • Absentee Payroll
  • MCES

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What's This Course About

This comprehensive course dives into the innovative world of Generative AI (GenAI) for visual communication, focusing on practical applications in Photoshop and Firefly. Participants will begin by exploring the basics of GAI, understanding popular tools for image creation, and learning how to use text prompts effectively. The course emphasizes the principles of visual communication design, ensuring learners can initiate impactful visual messages using GAI tools.

Advanced modules in the course introduce learners to GAI in Firefly, where they'll discover techniques for creating storyboards that communicate visual narratives. This knowledge is crucial for team collaboration and task flow management. In Photoshop, the course covers using Generative Fill, manipulating objects, and advanced image adjustments like inpainting and outpainting. Learners will also delve into the art of color correction and employing color fundamentals to enhance visual appeal. The course culminates with strategies to propose enhancements in visual designs, using GAI to assess aesthetics and apply advanced critique techniques.

WSQ Funding

Full Fee $900.00 Before GST
GST $81.00 9% of fee
Baseline Nett $531.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett $351.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used.

Direct Application on SkillsFuture Portal

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year.

Submit UTAP Claim

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

Check PSEA Eligibility

  • Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form, then submit the completed form to us:

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Course FeeBefore Funding

$900.00 (GST-exclusive)
$981.00 (GST-inclusive)

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
  • Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1: Generative Ai for Visual Communication 

Introduction to Generative Ai (GAI)

Popular GAI tools for image creation

Use text prompts to create images

Text prompt best practices

Elements of visual communication design

Best practices of visual communication

Topic 2: Generative AI in Firefly 

Using content types and styles

Mixing images with match image

Setting colours, lighting and composition

Using Firefly photo settings

Create text effects

Setting colour and fitting options

Using text effects in Adobe Express

Creating design templates with Text to Template

Topic 3: Generative AI in Photoshop 

Using Generative Fill in Photoshop

Inserting Objects and subjects

Removing subjects from an image

Selecting objects

Selecting people

Replacing image backgrounds

Replacing skies

Using multiple prompts

Generative Expand

Inpainting and outpainting

Topic 4: Adjusting AI Images

Fixing AI faces wit neural filters

Modifying environments

Colour correction

Assessment

  • Written Exam
  • Practical Exam

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Softtware: Windows / Mac

Hardware: Laptop

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SWDA's (formerly SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SWDA's (formerly SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SWDA would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

 

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

  • The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
  • Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
  • Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
  • Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

  • Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

  • SWDA subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
  • An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
  • UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
  • UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

  1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
  2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
  3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
  4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
  5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
  6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
  7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
  8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
  9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
  10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
  11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
  12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
  13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
  14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
  15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • Digital Artist
  • Graphic Designer
  • Visual Communications Manager
  • Creative Director
  • AI Art Generator Specialist
  • Photoshop Expert
  • Firefly Technician
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Visual Content Creator
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Art Director
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
  • Photo Editor
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Advertising Designer
  • Brand Strategist
  • Visual Narrator
  • Color Specialist
  • AI Visual Researcher

Trainers

Trainers

Tay Hoo Wee is a film producer, creative director, and media educator with over 18 years of experience in digital storytelling, production management, and multimedia design. Having worked on acclaimed projects such as Kallang Roar the Movie (2008), Ghost on Air (2012), and Crazy Rich Asians (2017), he has collaborated with major international studios including Sir Ridley Scott Productions, HBO, Netflix, and Mediacorp. As the Founder and Director of Asia Media Academy, Hoo Wee has also led digital media training and course development initiatives, nurturing the next generation of content creators in Singapore’s creative industry. His strong background in visual design, production coordination, and creative leadership makes him an accomplished expert in multimedia and e-learning design.

Allen Wong is an accomplished creative technologist and multimedia designer with a strong background in digital illustration, photo manipulation, and visual storytelling. Over the past decade, he has worked with brands and educational institutions to produce impactful visuals for digital marketing and corporate communication. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and other generative AI tools, Allen focuses on integrating AI-driven creativity into modern design practices. His experience in both traditional design and emerging AI technologies enables him to help designers adapt to the evolving digital landscape.
In “Generative AI (GenAI) Visuals in Photoshop and Firefly,” Allen guides learners in combining human creativity with AI innovation. His sessions explore AI-enhanced workflows, including generative fill, style transfer, and concept ideation through Firefly. By emphasizing practical design applications, he empowers participants to transform ideas into professional-grade visuals while maintaining creative control in AI-assisted environments.

James Lee is a digital media and design educator with over 20 years of experience in creative production, multimedia communication, and digital content design. An Adobe Certified Expert and ACLP-qualified trainer, he has taught creative design, visual communication, and AI-assisted content creation at professional and academic levels. James blends artistic sensibility with technological expertise, helping learners master tools like Photoshop and Firefly to create visually engaging and innovative designs.
In “Generative AI (GenAI) Visuals in Photoshop and Firefly,” James helps participants understand how AI-powered tools can streamline the creative process while expanding artistic expression. His sessions cover generative fill, prompt-based image creation, and advanced compositing techniques to achieve high-quality, production-ready visuals. With his learner-focused approach, he equips participants to use AI as a creative collaborator, producing visually striking designs with precision and originality.

Shanique Moh is a creative designer and digital artist with extensive experience in branding, photo editing, and content creation. With a strong command of Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and other creative AI tools, she has worked across industries to produce visually impactful campaigns and multimedia projects. Shanique’s expertise lies in merging aesthetic vision with technical proficiency, allowing her to guide learners in mastering both the art and science of AI-driven design.
In “Generative AI (GenAI) Visuals in Photoshop and Firefly,” Shanique introduces participants to the practical and creative use of AI in digital art and design. Her sessions focus on AI-assisted retouching, visual enhancement, and text-to-image creativity to elevate visual storytelling. By emphasizing hands-on experimentation, she helps learners build confidence in using Firefly to create stunning, high-quality visuals efficiently and creatively.

Thomas Yeo is a veteran art director, visual communication designer, and photography trainer with over 30 years of experience in creative design, advertising, and digital arts. Having worked across multiple agencies managing regional branding and visual production projects, he has developed a deep understanding of composition, lighting, and digital image manipulation. As an associate trainer at WSQ-accredited institutions, Thomas teaches visual communication, graphic design, photography, and videography, blending artistic principles with practical technical skills.

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