CDIE 145

Digital Image Editing I (3 CR)

Prerequisites: CPCA 105 or CPCA 106 or CIS 124 or CPCA 128 or an appropriate score on an assessment test

This course is designed to present the skills and provide the hands-on experience required for digital image production and manipulation using the industry-standard Adobe Photoshop for both Macintosh and Windows OS users. Topics covered include: image correction, repair and adjustment; composite images; raster and vector graphics and type; print and screen graphical file formats; basic color management; layer, channel and mask manipulation; Web graphic preparation; editing 3D and motion-based content; image analysis; actions and other presets; and filters. In this course, students will complete several complex original Photoshop documents that demonstrate skills to effectively scan images, restore and repair photographs; correct image tone and color, optimize the quality of onscreen and printed materials and study the topics covered on the Adobe Photoshop certified expert exam in Adobe Photoshop (ACE). 3 credit hours lecture, discussion, demonstration per week.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $20.