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Digital Imaging I (WECM-ARTC 1402; ARTC 1002): |
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Course Description: Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. A solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop with specific attention to practical applications to include preparing images for print (halftone theory) and web output. Gain proficiency with Adobe Photoshop palettes, selections, layers, masks, image editing and painting. Introduction to layer styles, type effects, and filters. Encourages creative studio skills. Syllabus 1402; 1002: Attached a PDF of the course master syllabus. This is link to syllabus web page. Individual instructors may add or modify details. Uploaded July 19, 2008. Required Text: Classroom in a Book, Adobe Photoshop CS3 for lab OR version of book that comparable to the software used by individual online students; Recommended Reference: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Quick Start Guide. Go to www.addall.com to search for least expensive copies of books. The course follows the CS 3 Classroom in a Book. There are comparable lessons in earlier versions of the text. Handouts and materials though updated for CS 3 may be used with earlier versions of Adobe Photoshop. Course Outline: Attached is a PDF the Spring 09 course outline. Here is link to web page of the same course schedule. Uploaded July 19, 2008. Challenge this Class: Students who feel they know Adobe Photoshop well may wish to challenge this class for credit. For more information please call or contact Donna Pauler at 223-4300. |
Digital Imaging II (WECM-ARTC 2405; ARTC 1005): |
| Course Description: Principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis on bitmapped- or raster-based image making and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial and fine art applications. This includes intermediate to advance techniques using Adobe Photoshop to gain greater efficiency using masks and channels; short cuts and actions; type effects; and controlled use of layer styles, blending modes, filters and other special effects. Includes introduction to color management for output to print. Special attention is given to practical and artistic techniques. Prerequisite: Digital Imaging I or comparable. Instructor approval. Call Donna Pauler at 223-4300 or email at pauler@austincc.edu Learning Outcomes: Identify and explain the advanced concepts and concerns associated with image resolution and file size; demonstrate digital editing and use of printing/web tools; creating, editing, and painting digital images; color correction and manipulation of photographic images; saving and outputting images on various output devices. Syllabus 2405; 2005: Attached a PDF of the course syllabus. This is link to web page of the syllabus. Uploaded November 4, 2008. Required Text: Print Publishing Guide, second edition by Brian P. Lawler. Course Outline: Attached is PDF of the course calendar. Here is link to web page of the same course schedule. Uploaded November 4, 2008. |
Current Course Schedules: |
| Visual Communication Current Credit Classes: Spring 09 credit schedule.
Continuing Education Current Non-Credit Classes: This is link to Visual Communication Digital Publishing area of non-credit courses. Online Sections cover the same material and are listed along with the lab sections for credit and non-credit. More information about the Digital Imaging online classes is here. |
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