MCCCD Program Description

Digital Photographic Imaging I

Course: ART177

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to multiple elements of digital imaging. Basic foundation in photographic manipulation of images, with special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the basic operational system of photo imaging software. (I) 2. Describe the general characteristics of computer-image alteration fundamentals. (I-II) 3. Use various imaging properties of software to accomplish texture smoothing and scaling, as well as shading and tonal manipulation techniques to alter photographic images electronically. (I-II) 4. Edit graphics and textural information received from external sources through various mediums (hardware). (III) 5. Execute finished photographic images via hard copy from an appropriate printer. (III) 6. Describe presentation formats. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Photographic image creation, editing, and manipulation A. Hardware B. Software C. Hard copy II. Imaging properties and techniques III. Graphics, textural modification, and design aspects A. Image creation and manipulation B. Editing C. Hard copy IV. Presentation of digital photo images A. Review/selection B. Formats

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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