ELECTRONIC IMAGING II

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GRC 283 (3 Credits)

Credits:  3 (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab, 2 hours outside lab per week)

Prerequisite:

GRC 183 (formerly GA 293B)

Catalogue Description:

Advanced techniques working with both photographic and illustrative images in B&W and color, using Photoshop and related third-party software.

Course Outcomes:

  1. Select and configure hardware and software for professional electronic imaging applications.
  2. Perform professional level scans of black and white and color images using flatbed and film scanners.
  3. Access and manipulate CD-ROM and Photo-CD images.
  4. Manipulate image layers, channels, and modes in Adobe Photoshop.
  5. Generate original image artwork and projects for print publication reflecting professional quality standards.
  6. Output digital images to high-end printers, CD-ROM disc, and a film recorder.
  7. Operate digital capture devices.
  8. Produce projects that will output at a service bureau.
  9. Use paint tools to create custom backgrounds, textures and other artistic 2D designs.
General Course Requirements:
  1. Maintain a notebook with all lecture materials, notes, and handouts.
  2. Scan a minimum of two black and white and 10 color images.
  3. Complete quizzes, midterm exam, and final exam.
  4. Minimum output: 1) Print at least 1 black and white and 4 color images. 2) One composite image to film recorder. 3) High quality composite print. 4) Portfolio CD-ROM disc.
Course Outline:

I.    Creative Processes in Photoshop
      A. Creative Mode and Filter Manipulations
      B. Third-Party Plug-ins and Filters

II.   Systems Design and Management
      A. Hardware Configurations
      B. Color Management Systems
      C. Software Configurations

III.  Scanning and Digital Capture
      A. Advanced Flatbed and Film Scanning
      B. Photo-CD and CD-ROM
      C. Digital Camera Image Capture

IV. Image Manipulation
      A. Photoshop Channels, Layers, and Modes
      B. Advanced Photoshop Drawing and Painting Tools
      C. File Formats and Conversions

V.   Image Output
      A. Ink Jet Printing
      B. Dye-Sublimation Printing
      C. Film Output
      D. Service Bureau Output
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