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Course Description

RISD CE course: The Digital Darkroom

Traditionally, photographers use darkroom techniques resulting in prints. Similarly, digital photos can be manipulated to bring out the photographer's intended vision. This course builds on Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, teaching you to use the software for both technical and creative purposes. We'll explore Photoshop's features, such as selection and masking tools, layers, color correction and retouching. You'll learn how to develop an image workflow and the basics of digital printing. We'll also look at the work of contemporary artists. By the end of the class, you'll be able to use Photoshop to achieve your technical and creative goals.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 27, 2025
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $475.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 01, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 27, 2025
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For this class students can expect to spend $25-$100 on photo printing costs. A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes

This course requires access to Adobe Photoshop. Please visit the Adobe Photoshop website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.

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