Imaging I

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

Technical

• Use Photoshop to create sophisticated digital composites.
• Use Lightroom to develop and color-correct photographic images.
• Apply non-destructive editing workflows.
• Use masks, adjustment layers, blending modes, selections, channels, and layer organization effectively.
• Manipulate color relationships using professional color-correction and grading techniques.
• Construct realistic lighting within digitally composited environments.
• Prepare digital images for print and screen.

Conceptual

• Use color intentionally to communicate mood, emotion, and narrative.
• Analyze the relationship between light, color, composition, and visual meaning.
• Construct images that communicate an idea rather than simply displaying technical skill.
• Develop visual narratives through photographic and digital imagery.
• Make intentional decisions about typography and image hierarchy.

Professional

• Develop a consistent digital workflow.
• Organize and archive digital assets professionally.
• Present finished work at a professional level.
• Critique and discuss digital imagery using appropriate visual vocabulary.
• Develop a cohesive body of work.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Participation, attendance, reading assignments	20%
Projects + Final Documentation	50%
Preliminary Work(sketches,research,moodboards)	30%

Attendance/Participation:

Students are to be in class ready for work; 6 unjustified absences may lead to failure of course. Students are allowed up to 2 unexcused absences.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Camera capable of producing high-resolution images
• Sketchbook (8x10)
• Pencil
• Sharpie(regular size)
• External storage/backup system