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Course Description:
2 credits; 1 Lecture and 2 Computer lab hours per week
Within this course, students learn intermediate and advanced Adobe Photoshop software skills and techniques. Students develop an advanced knowledge of layers, channels, curves, image merging, and color correction. Topics covered will include the extensive use of Adobe Bridge, camera raw processing, file formats, resolution and compression, enhanced retouching skills and tools, creating PDF presentations, and how to automate a simple web photo gallery.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency of the Adobe Photoshop program software
- Create a thoughtful connection between the ethics of image design and image manipulation
- Develop and use a proper color managed digital workflow
- Enhance photographs using more sophisticated tools such as curves, high-pass sharpening, layer modes, and paths for advanced selection techniques
- Prepare images for output and produce quality digital inkjet and digital-C prints
Evaluation Criteria:
10% Class Attendance and Participation
20% Quizzes and Final Exam
20% Homework assignments / Class Projects
50% Completed Personal Assignments
