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Dec 14, 2024
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Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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VC 130 Photoshop 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 2
Introduces the concepts and techniques of digital image manipulation and correction.
Prerequisite: Previous computer experience; or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes:
- Correct and retouch images
- Use correct image file saving formats.
- Use image resizing and crop tools.
- Use masks, filters, layers, selections, and typographic tools.
- Use levels, and basic color adjustments.
- Select appropriate color modes.
- Interpret copyright laws and ethics related to digital media.
- Use standard industry terminology to discuss digital concepts and techniques.
Content Outline
- Resolution
- Resizing and resampling
- Megapixel
- Compression
- Image File Types and Usage
- Selection Techniques
- Lasso, marquee, quick select, magic wand
- Alpha channels and saved selections
- Illustration Tools
- Brushes, gradient, shape, smudge, blur
- Filters
- Image Adjustment and Correction Tools
- Transform controls
- Levels and color balance adjustment layers
- Dodge and burn
- Cloning, healing and image correction tools
- Colorizing and desaturating
- Layers, Masks, Compositing
- Layer management, stack order, layer groups
- Layer opacity, transparency, blending modes
- Compositing images using masks
- Industry Standards
- Terminology
- Copyright
- Ethics
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