DDM 160 - Digital Imaging - Photoshop

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Explores a wide range of digital imaging techniques from photo touch-ups to realistic scenes created from scratch. Digital image creation and manipulation commands and operations will be covered. Design, publishing concepts, and terms will be discussed. Particular attention will be given to creating files for effective output whether for printed media or electronic. Adobe^® Photoshop is currently the application used in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate the tools and techniques necessary to create and manipulate digital images using Adobe^®Photoshop.
CLO#2: Demonstrate effective solutions for a range of design problems involving both conceptual and technical learning. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Demonstrate team building skills, interpersonal skills, and project modification to meet a client’s needs.
CLO#4: Apply technology to publish images for print and screen presentation.
CLO#5: Develop techniques for learning and using new software.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Access to personal computer installed with Adobe Photoshop (or access to the college computer labs) and Internet access plus thumb drives, online backup storage. This course requires some work to be printed on the printer in the computer lab.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.