MCCCD Program Description

Adobe Photoshop Level I: Digital Imaging

Course: CIS120DF

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T

Description: Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Helps students prepare for the Adobe Certifications related to Photoshop.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Add and modify type within an image. (I, II, VII) 2. Select color modes. (I, II, V, XIV) 3. Correct color. (I, II, V, XIV) 4. Identify elements of the user interface and describe their functions. (I, XI) 5. Effectively employ layer, measuring, drawing, selection, channel, and mask tools. (II, III, IV, VI, XI) 6. Manipulate, transform, adjust and correct images using a variety of tools. (V) 7. Select design elements and composition appropriate to project. (VIII) 8. Prepare images for web, print, and video. (VIII, X, XII, XIII) 9. Select and apply appropriate filters. (IX) 10. Select and apply appropriate video tools. (X) 11. Draw and paint with appropriate tools. (XI) 12. Describe project management tasks, responsibilities, and communication workflow. (XIV) 13. Understand and comply with copyright rules for image creation and image use. (XIV) 14. Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images. (XIV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Work Area A. Tools, options bar, and panels B. Undo actions C. Customize, change, and reset workspace D. Updates II. Basic Photo Corrections A. Retouching B. Resolution and image size C. Camera Raw D. Cropping and rotating E. Color replacement F. Adjust, repair, and manipulate G. Content-aware H. Filters III. Selections A. Selection tools B. Move, manipulate, and rotate a selected area C. Crop and erase within a selection IV. Layer Basics A. Add, edit, and manipulate B. Gradients, styles, and adjustments C. Adjustment layers D. Flatten and save files V. Correct and Enhance Digital Photographs A. Camera Raw B. Color correction C. Correct image distortion D. Depth of field VI. Masks and Channels A. Create, edit, refine, and remove B. Puppet Warp C. Channels VII. Typographic Design A. Add, edit, manipulate, and delete text B. Clipping mask from type C. Type on a path D. Warp point type E. Paragraphs of type VIII. Vector Drawing Techniques A. Compare bitmap images and vector graphics B. Apply paths with artwork C. Pen tool D. Create vector objects for the background E. Custom shapes F. Import a Smart Object IX. Advanced Compositing A. Montaging and stitching of images B. Smart filters, filters, shadows, and borders C. Hand-colorung selections on a layer D. Match color schemes across images E. Automate a multistep task X. Video A. Creating projects B. Animate text with keyframes C. Effects, transitions, and audio D. Render XI. Paint with the Mixer Brush A. Manipulate the Mixer Brush B. Select brush settings C. Mix colors D. Create a custom brush preset E. Mix colors with a photograph XII. Preparing Files for the Web A. Create and export slices and HyperText Markup Language (HTML) B. Zoomify C. Create web gallery XIII. Produce and Print Consistent Color A. Color management and proofing B. Out-of-gamut colors C. Adjust an image and printing a proof D. Save the image in various formats E. Printing methods XIV. Setting Project Requirements A. Target audience B. Copyright C. Project management D. Communicate design plans

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 21, 2013

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