Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC120AJ   20056-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:6-28-2005

BPC120AJ  2005 Fall – 2011 Summer II

L+L  1.0 Credit(s)  2.0 Period(s)  1.7 Load  Occ

Introduction to Digital Photo Editing

Introduction to digital photography and image editing. Digital photo editing use of electronic techniques to select, manipulate, and edit images.

Prerequisites: None

Cross-References: CIS120AJ

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

BPC120AJ  2005 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Introduction to Digital Photo Editing

 

1.

Describe the general elements of computer photo image manipulation. (I)

2.

Operate and move around menus. (II)

3.

Open, crop, scale and save graphic images. (III)

4.

Use tools to select and modify images. (IV)

5.

Manipulate images in layers. (V)

6.

Use paint and adjust color of graphics. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

BPC120AJ  2005 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Introduction to Digital Photo Editing

 

I. Introduction to Digital Photo Editing

A. Vector vs. raster imaging

B. Image resolution and size

C. File formats

D. Hardware needed

II. Navigating the Work Area

A. Describe the work area and menus

B. Selecting an image

III. Working with Photos and Images

A. Acquiring photos and images

B. Understanding image properties

C. Understanding selections

IV. Retouch and Enhance Graphics

A. Correcting photos automatically

B. Using tonal and focus correction tools

C. Removing defects from images

V. Working With Layers

A. Manipulating layers

B. Adding text to a layer

C. Use layer effects

VI. Paint Techniques and Tools

A. Paint with paintbrush and other tools

B. Erase and crop

C. Use custom brushes

D. Gradients

 

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