Digital Media: Still Image

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An Introduction to Working with Images in the Digital Studio

Course Objectives

This course examines the realm of digital image creation and manipulation using primarily Adobe Photoshop® CS4 and Dreamweaver. We will be taking the principles of traditional color and black and white darkroom techniques and learn to apply them to our digital files. We will also learn to maximize images made with digital cameras and gain control over color management. We will use Mac computers, as well as digital cameras, flat bed scanners, and large format inkjet printers using archival inks and papers.

You will be encouraged to combine the aesthetics of drawing, painting, and photographic practices through the medium of digital prints in order to produce carefully constructed imagery.

You will be expected to pursue your ongoing personal work to fulfill assignments and will be expected to present a cohesive portfolio of digital prints for the final portfolio. The last project will be a well researched and carefully designed artist website that will be a coherently organized series of linked pages.

You do not need to own a computer to do well in this class. If the 'outside of class' hours in SAB 016, the Digital Studio, are not convenient for your schedule, check other labs on campus. A list of location and their operating hours this semester can be found here. Time spent working outside of class on assigned projects and technical review will be necessary and significant; plan for at least 6- 8 hours per week.

Class Meeting Time: M W: 7:00 PM – 10.00 PM
Location: Studio Arts Building Room 016