BUS 263 - Photoshop

Credits: 1-5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course focuses on Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard photo-editing application used in the field of graphic design. Students learn to correct, enhance and transform pixel-based images using Adobe Photoshop. Students apply non-destructive editing where possible while combining multiple images by making complex, nuanced, and accurate selections and managing layers. Students correct images using retouching tools. Students simulate traditional art media by using the mixer brush tool and applying filters. Formerly: EMRK 223 and CS 223.
Course Outcomes:

Understand the purpose, capability and limitations of pixel-based images in the field of graphic design.
Identify the tools, panels and dialogs of the Photoshop workspace, understanding their functions and customizing the user interface.
Make complex selections and combine images into multiple layers, managing layer-masks, blending modes and opacity to produce photo-realistic images.
Simulate traditional fine-art media using the mixer brush tool and applying filters.
Enhance damaged or imperfect photos using correction techniques.
Create flexible and productive documents by using non-destructive techniques.
Last Updated: FEB 2024

Course Topics:

Layers, adjustment layers and layer styles
Layer management, layer comps and groups
Smart objects, smart filters and non-destructive workflow
Simple and complex selections and layer-masking
Retouching and color correction
Painting with the mixer brush
Blending modes and blend-if layers
Simple and complex transformations
Actions and automation features

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