PO 106 - Digital Imaging I
Description
Designed for students with a solid photographic foundation, this course provides the skills necessary to manipulate and enhance digital images with Adobe Photoshop and other industry standard software. Additionally, students will learn advanced digital image capture techniques that maximize quality for the post-production process.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 102 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $30.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Photography, A.F.A., Pre-Photography, A.A. (General Transfer)
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: PO 230
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the digital image editing pipeline from capture to delivery including RAW image processing, post-production, and inkjet printing processes.
- Capture high-fidelity, digital images with tonal ranges optimized for maximum quality throughout the post-production process.
- Edit, enhance, manipulate, and combine digital images in Adobe Photoshop.
- Utilize photographic tools and image evaluation techniques to capture images for successful digital composites.
- Produce digital inkjet prints that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the process.
- Demonstrate fundamentally sound use of text within Adobe Photoshop including conceptual, brand appropriate use of typography.
- Explore industry standard techniques used in the professional retouching field.
- Employ the appropriate post-production techniques to creatively convey ideas and communicate concepts in fine-art and commercial contexts.
- Understand the historical and contemporary impacts of image manipulation and its effects on society and culture.
Course Outline:
I. Advanced Digital Imaging Technology
A. Digital sensor technology
B. Digital color modes (RGB/CMYK)
C. Understanding bit depth
D. Digital file types
E. Dynamic range
F. Color profiles for screen & print
II. Advanced RAW Processing
A. Efficiency strategies
B. Export for post-production
C. Lens and distortion correction
D. Color correction
E. Conversion engines
III. Advanced Camera Control
A. In-camera exposure evaluation
B. Optics & lens evaluation
C. Perspective control
IV. Adobe Photoshop
A. Workspace setup
B. Dust/spot removal
C. Selection tools
D. Layers
E. Layer masks
F. Curves
G. Color correction
H. Non-destructive editing
I. Brushes
V. Compositing Images
A. Perspective & lighting evaluation
B. Perspective matching & lighting for composites
C. Smart Objects
D. Individual layer adjustments
E. Positioning
F. Blending images
G. Finishing
VI. Advanced Retouching
A. Background swaps
B. Hair
C. Skin
D. Frequency Separation
VII. Exporting
A. Image sharpening
B. Pre-press/CMYK conversion
C. Web
D. Print
E. Archival strategies
VIII. Typography With Digital Images
A. Using type inside of Photoshop
B. Typeface considerations for messaging and branding
C. Basic graphic design considerations
D. Composition in consideration of text
IX. Visual Literacy
A. Conceptual imagery
B. Photo illustration
C. Fine art applications
D. Commercial applications
E. Creative problem solving
X. Historical Context
A. History of combined images
B. Truth value in photography
C. Social impact
D. AI and future opportunities
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-30%Projects: 20-40% Critique: 10-20% Lab Work: 30-50%
Mandatory Course Components:
Creation of a printed portfolio.
Equivalent Courses:
None
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2
Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 103680
Course CIP Code: 50.0799
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
General Room Request: Lab - MAC, Photo ClassroomCourse Software Utilized: Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: None
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA
School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: PO
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in Photography, College teaching experience preferred.
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260220T17:56:35
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031
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