3DMA 1018 - Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1
Course Description: This first-semester, course uses an iterative design process to create and enhance imagery using Adobe Photoshop. Course activities include applying problem-solving techniques that simulate real-world visual communications design challenges. Topics include selections, layers, resolution, file formats, color systems, retouching, and copyright.

This Visual Communications Careers core class is intended for students pursuing an award in 3D Modeling and Animation. Other Century College students wishing to explore the area are welcome as well.

Note: This course is cross-listed with GRDP 1018, NVP 1018, PHOT 1018 and WEBD 1018.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in 3DMA 1012  and 3DMA 1013  

Major Content

1. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
2. Complying with copyright laws and using stock photography
3. Photo retouching techniques
4. Selections and layers
5. Masks and channels
6. Type and typography
7. Vector drawing tools
8. Compositing
9. Using the painting tools
10. Preparing images for output

1. complete projects using industry-standard graphics applications.
2. complete projects using a standard design and ideation process.
3. complete projects by acquiring, retouching, and sizing text, graphics, and photos.
4. adapt projects to different graphic file formats.
5. follow copyright laws.
6. use industry-standard techniques and practices when altering, manipulating, and sizing digital images.

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