This course will introduce students to digital imaging aesthetics and techniques. Students will explore photo manipulation using digital cameras, imaging software, such as Photoshop and the Macintosh computer. They will create photomontages and digital graphics using a variety of resources and learn photo retouching, photo restoring and black and white photo color tinting techniques.
General Mac platform topics like printing, scanning and file sharing, as well as basic elements of color theory, design and composition will also be covered.
½ unit of credit - No Prerequisite. Can count for Art or Computer credit. Can be repeated for credit.
Grading: Projects=70% Written Reflections=20% Effort/Participation=10%