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Apr 16, 2024
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CIS 265 - Photoshop 1
Last Date of Approval: Fall 2021
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the world’s best imaging and graphic design software, Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop is at the core of just about every creative project, from photo editing and compositing to digital painting, animation, and graphic design. Students will gain hands on experience with the tools and techniques used by artists and designers to create effective and sophisticated digital imagery for print and web publication. The course covers photo editing, color correction, use of layers, selection and masking tools, blending modes, filters, and more to enhance digital images and create special effects. Students will create projects throughout the course to further develop skills learned in class. Additional topics include copyright and project management. Fundamental lessons learned in this course will be applied throughout more advanced courses, and are the foundation for a professional digital skillset as students enter their chosen career fields.
Recommended(s): This is a Mac computer based class. Students who enter with some familiarity with the Mac OS are at an advantage.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: none
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face, and/or online
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $30.00
Common Course Assessment(s): All assessments are common amongst all course sections.
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will use Photoshop for image editing, tonal and color correction, and special effects.
- Students will assemble multiple images into composite digital representations that incorporate color and design principles to achieve a sense of style, dimension and depth.
- Students will plan, prepare, and design digital imagery that incorporates message in conjunction with artistic and technical elements of professional quality.
- Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.
Course Objectives
- Use computerized layering techniques to apply special effects, filters and blending modes.
- Define and apply the basic functions of pixel selection, painting, and editing tools.
- Use color correction technique to adjust for lightness, contrast, brightness, color saturation, levels, curves, and color balance.
- Utilize digital editing tools to manage layers, transform selections, and work with selection masks.
- Convert images for print and for monitor display and use on the Web.
- Explain the difference between raster and vector graphics and the computer software appropriate for each.
- Combine multiple images into one composite digital representation.
- Describe the ethical considerations involved in image manipulation and copyright.
- Analyze and critique selected images for quality of design and proper use of color, composition, and resolution.
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