CISG 102 Photoshop II

Students will continue their exploration of Photoshop through working with advanced layering and compositing tools, techniques, and processes. Students will create a digital painting and will learn to composite photographic art with digitally-created art. Students will be introduced to vector drawing tools and their applications in a pixel-based imaging program. Color theory will be introduced with an emphasis on producing and printing consistent color.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Prerequisite

CISG 101

CISG 102Photoshop II

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Prerequisite Narrative

CISG 101

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will continue their exploration of Photoshop through working with advanced layering and compositing tools, techniques, and processes. Students will create a digital painting and will learn to composite photographic art with digitally-created art. Students will be introduced to vector drawing tools and their applications in a pixel-based imaging program. Color theory will be introduced with an emphasis on producing and printing consistent color.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Use advanced layering techniques. (Layer styles, smart objects, smart filters).
• Demonstrate the ability to use painting tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to use vector drawing tools to create masks, paths, and shapes.
• Demonstrate the ability to use typographical tools and effects.
• Create photographic and non-photographic artwork using vector or handcrafted art.
• Apply concepts to RGB and CMYK color models, and be able to make appropriate color settings to assure consistency in color printing.
• Students will demonstrate and use creative processes in developing concepts and designs for their projects.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to participate, using correct terminology, in the art of professional critiquing individually and as a class.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies