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Effective Term:
Summer 2020 through Spring 2024
Course Number:
GD 160
Course Title:
Digital Imaging 1
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
60
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces professional software for digital image editing, photo manipulation, and layer compositing of raster art. Emphasizes file formats, techniques, and tools used by graphic designers.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Set up documents to specifications required for professional quality output.
  • Utilize color systems, screen resolution and file formats defined by industry standards.
  • Navigate and manipulate the software interface using professional practices and procedures.
  • Apply professional methods of image selection, editing and layer management.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Successfully designed and output printed projects and a skills test will be the major criteria for evaluation. 

  • Additional assessment may include quizzes, in-class exercises, research assignments and attendance.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

THEMES
Technical Proficiency
Raster Manipulation

ISSUES
Non-destructive Editing
Controlled Alteration
Accurate Selections
Interface Navigation
Resizing Resolution

CONCEPTS
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Organization

SKILLS

  • Use appropriate sequence of editing techniques

  • Manipulate pixel data with photorealistic results

  • Organize a highly complex document

  • Maintain safe practices for protecting pixel data