PHOT 350 - Digital Photo Editing

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Students will prepare digital photographs for publication in print and online. Progressing from introductory to intermediate skills in Adobe Photoshop, students will digitally montage/collage imagery to build a portfolio. This course addresses the history of photo editing and the ethics of photo manipulation. Critiques will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: PHOT 205. Dual listed as PHOT 501 Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate proficiency with the core functions of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and the DSLR. (2) Develop learning strategies that will encourage continuing technical skill refinement and expertise outside of academia and into the workplace. (3) Apply basic concepts of color management, customized metadata, image workflow and print output, to produce optimal results. (4) Identify principles and ethics of digital artists and technologies. (5) Practice as an image-maker, by exploring the expressive, conceptual, and aesthetic possibilities of a new tool. (6) Analyze images based on description, interpretation, and technical evaluation. (7) Articulate concepts in written artist statements and class discussions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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