1608 - Digital Darkroom: Advanced Photoshop for Photographers

Course Description

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.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Animation : Electives
• Graphic Design : Electives
• Interactive Design : Electives
• Natural Science Illustration : Electives
• Painting Studies : Electives
• Photography : Electives, Level II: Concentration