Image capture and manipulation

Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and principles of digital imaging and the tools and techniques of image capture, creation, manipulation, and integration of still images. Emphasis is upon the aesthetic, technical, and conceptual practices of image making Students will understand composition, layout, color theory, image capture, and output using industry-standard software.

Program

Media Management

Objectives

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the following principles and techniques:rn-Create graphics using image manipulation softwarern-Digital Imaging Concepts and Terminologyrn-Color Theory Concepts and Terminology (Analog and Digital/Screen and Print/Color rnSystems)rn-Acquisition of imagery from a variety of sources.rn-Application of software for digital imaging utilizing knowledge of file formats, image resolution, color models, file management, image optimization, storage, import and export for packaging and distribution.rn-Scanning and Printingrn-Image Creationrn-Optimizing Images for the WebrnStudents will demonstrate understanding of the following principles andrntechniques:rn-Create graphics using image manipulation softwarern-Digital Imaging Concepts and Terminologyrn-Color Theory Concepts and Terminology (Analog and Digital/Screen and Print/Color rnSystems)rn-Acquisition of imagery from a variety of sources.rn-Application of software for digital imaging utilizing knowledge of file formats, image resolution, color models, file management, image optimization, storage, import and export for packaging and distribution.rn-Scanning and Printingrn-Image Creationrn-Optimizing Images for the Webrn