The study of digital photography encourages conceptual thinking and creativity. Explore hands-on digital photography fundamentals to include: Adobe Photoshop, lighting, set design, studio configuration, camera operation, software interfaces, color management, photo editing, and compositing. 

Digital Imaging is a largely project-based class. Instruction focuses on both the fine arts and the applied arts (mainly graphic design); topics covered include, but are not limited to: the elements of art and principles of design, basic rules of composition, photo-editing, the design process, art history, basic advertising, typography, and illustration. Students create artwork and design pieces using software programs that are the industry standards for 2D design such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. 

Digital Imaging 2 

Prerequisite: Digital Imaging 1 or previous instructor’s recommendation.

This class builds on the foundations covered in Digital Imaging 1 with the continued use of Adobe Photoshop and Bryce, a three-dimensional rendering program. Topics will include: Study of Principles of Design and Elements of Art, Student designed projects and criteria. Emphasis of student work will be on Art History and multicultural influences. Discussion and creation of web page design and exploration of multimedia presentations will be covered.