ARTT-148 Digital Imaging, Raster Program I

Using Photoshop, the current industry standard program, students will attain a comprehensive knowledge of digital image creation and production. Using a raster-based graphic image production and editing software program, the student will gain a working knowledge of painting and editing tools, selection techniques, color correction, special effects, scanning, prepress preparation and print options, digital photography techniques, and more. With an emphasis on technical skill as well as craft, students will learn to design, retouch, and composite images for effective visual communication and self-expression. Basic computer literacy is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTT-112

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Apply and modify the general principles and techniques of conventional photography and traditional art
   mediums to digital image creation.
2. 2. Identify and manipulate the basic tools and techniques of image creation, compositing and editing
   programs.
3. 3. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary used in the computer graphic industry and user
   environment.
4. 4. Operate scanning hardware and software for image capture.
5. 5. Apply the elements of lighting, composition, and design to transform existing images and to create new
   ones.
6. 6. Synthesize images that take advantage of the unique technical, conceptual and expressive possibilities of
   digital imagery.
7. 7. Analyze, orally and in writing, the effectiveness of digital images in terms of composition, originality,
   artistic vision, craftsmanship, and emotional/intellectual interest.
8. 8. Analyze the extent to which important ethical issues inherent in digital image making, including
   questions of copyright and appropriation, will impact his or her artistic production.
9. 9. Demonstrate a knowledge of prepress skills and techniques, such as print options, color correction and
   format selection.
10. 10. Demonstrate mastery of digital image creation techniques through a printed and/or digital final portfolio
    of works.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Apply and modify the general principles and techniques of conventional photography and traditional art
   mediums to digital image creation.
2. 2. Identify and manipulate the basic tools and techniques of image creation, compositing and editing
   programs.
3. 3. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary used in the computer graphic industry and user
   environment.
4. 4. Operate scanning hardware and software for image capture.
5. 5. Apply the elements of lighting, composition, and design to transform existing images and to create new
   ones.
6. 6. Synthesize images that take advantage of the unique technical, conceptual and expressive possibilities of
   digital imagery.
7. 7. Analyze, orally and in writing, the effectiveness of digital images in terms of composition, originality,
   artistic vision, craftsmanship, and emotional/intellectual interest.
8. 8. Analyze the extent to which important ethical issues inherent in digital image making, including
   questions of copyright and appropriation, will impact his or her artistic production.
9. 9. Demonstrate a knowledge of prepress skills and techniques, such as print options, color correction and
   format selection.
10. 10. Demonstrate mastery of digital image creation techniques through a printed and/or digital final portfolio
    of works.