DSGN 122 Photography and Image Editing

5 credits

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of raster-based image editing. This course explores the fundamental principles of photography and image manipulation to equip students with the skills necessary for effective visual communication. By the end of the course, students will have a robust understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of raster-based image editing, preparing them for further studies in design and photography or for professional work in digital media.

Prerequisites: DSGN 102 or ART 102

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use design software and techniques for editing and enhancing raster images, layers, masks, filters, and other adjustments
Demonstrate the core principles of photography including composition, lighting, exposure, and color theory
Execute a variety of editing methods such as retouching, color correction, and image manipulation to produce professional-quality results
Engage in creative projects that challenge students to apply their skills in practical scenarios, from digital art creation to enhancing photographs for various media
Report on how historical contexts and techniques have shaped photographic practices and aesthetics and apply this knowledge to interpret contemporary photography

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

create effective solutions to design challenges using the elements and principles of design
apply drawing skills and principles of color theory to projects and exercises
create, edit and integrate vector and raster graphics within a variety of layouts for web, mobile device, print and interactive projects
describe the historical significance and current design standards for typographic design, and effectively use type in print and screen-based publications
prepare project deliverables for commercially printed materials, interactive documents and ePublications

Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40