DA 110 Introduction to Photoshop introduces students to the fundamental tools and functions available in Adobe Photoshop. Students will use colour correction techniques, image editing tools, filters and effects to enhance photographs. Students will work with layers, become proficient with a variety of selection tools and apply the skills learned to create complex projects. This course prepares students for more advanced projects in DA 112 Digital Image Making and DA 113 Design Narrative.
Corequisite: DA 101
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain screen image resolution and the difference between raster/bitmap images and vector illustration
- Create, use, move and modify selections and objects inside Photoshop
- Edit photographs
- Create an organized layers palette
- Use blend modes, corrective filters and effects
- Create and edit vector shapes and fill and paint images
- Create custom artwork
- Demonstrate a professional workflow
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.