St.Edwards

Digital I - PHCO 2320 01 - Spring 2008

Official Course Description
Through a series of creative projects and critique emphasizing traditional fine art aesthetic and design principles applicable to visual communication in a broad range of disciplines, this course introduces students to computer-based imaging and basic desktop publishing assembly using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign in a Macintosh environment.

Course Objectives
In this course you will learn the basics of digital imaging, from capture to print.  Adobe Photoshop will be the main tool used during the class.  Emphasis will be placed on the techniques used to make a good photographic print from a digital file.  Exposure to artists working with digital tools will also be an important aspect of this course.  Additionally Students will also create promotional material for themselves using Adobe InDesign.  The final outcome of this course will be a small portfolio of images made using the techniques learned over the semester.

Digital I Syllabus

Week One
Digital Jargon
Newsweek: Is Photography Dead?
Photoshop Interface Intro
Artist Presentation

Week Two
Resolution Terms
Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts
Flatbed Image Assignment

Week Four
Retouchman

Week Seven
Montage/Collage Assignment

Week Nine
Professional Packet