GRDE108 - DIGITAL PRACTICE

Course Description

An introductory course in the fundamentals of digital technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages. Study of the major drawing and imaging software used in the graphic design industry. Students will become familiar with digital tools and terminology as they apply to creative visual communication. Through project critiques, discussion and demonstrations students will create projects that examine technology as an art medium and a design strategy. The goal of this course is to explore fundamental techniques mostly in Adobe Photoshop. Ideal for students eager to explore Adobe Photoshop, work with layer techniques, gain an understanding of how to do basic photo repairs and color enhancements.

DIGITAL PRACTICE

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Course outcomes

01 1- Describe (3) basic selection tools and edge refinement to isolate and edit parts of an image.
02 2- Create (4) images for Web and print output with appropriate sizing and resolution.
03 3-Recognize (2) layers through ordering, positioning, scaling, rotation, and adjustments.
04 4- Illustrate (3) images by combining filters with blending and masks.
05 5- Apply (3) Retouch Methods and alter photographs non-destructively, using faux dodging and burning, Content-Aware tools, and adjustment layers.
06 6. Recognize (2) Smart Objects in Photoshop to non-destructively edit, link, update images.

Course Syllabus

Week	Topic
Week 1	Introduction to course topic and syllabus Introduction to computer graphic software Photoshop interface
Week 2	General introduction to computer graphics, raster graphics, vector graphics and image formats Introduction to Photoshop Workspace an Image Size and Resolution tools. Exporting formats. Resizing and Transform features.
Week 3	Working with layers cutting and advanced selection tools. Creating collages.
Week 4	Masking and blending techniques. Creating collages through masking. Creating conceptual collages through masking, transparency and blending.
Week 5	Working with Smart Objects and vector objects.
Week 6	Image adjustment tools for editing raster images. Fixing Photographs
Week 7	Working with Type tools. Cover design with type.
Week 8	MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
Week 9	Working with Camera Raw section for editing Photographs. Colour adjustments and colour correction standards.
Week 10	The World of Digital Art Looking at basics of Computer Art Working with brush and pattern tools for digital painting.
Week 11	Layer blending mode and filters / Photo manipulation by using mask and layer blending
Week 12	Manipulating photographs Working with Filters for editing raster images. Creating conceptual collages.
Week 13	Creating animation and gif with Photoshop motion.
Week 14	Practice session, assignment review and problem solving. Finalizing works
Week 15	FINAL EXAM WEEK

Reference Books & Course Materials

01 Adobe Photoshop Cc, Dayley, Brad Dayley, DaNae
02 Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions : The Art of Digital Photography, Aaland, Mikkel
03 Dewis, G. & Blaise, A. (2018). The Photoshop toolbox: essential techniques for mastering layer masks, brushes, and blend modes. San Rafael, CA: Rocky Nook
04 Bloom, S. (2010). Digital collage and painting: Using Photoshop and Painter to create fine art. Oxford: Focal

Learning Outcomes

L01 Students will be able to recognize (2) basic tools, layers, and selection methods used in digital image editing software. SOLO 2
L02 Students will be able to produce digital visual works by applying (3) selection tools, layers, masks, and drawing tools in digital image editing software. SOLO 3
L03 Students will be able to produce digital images by applying (3) color adjustments, filters, layer effects, and photo editing techniques in digital image editing software. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

P01 The student chooses the design principles and can match the application
P02 Students will be able to define national and international values in art and design
P03 Students will be able to define abstract and concrete design concepts and express them in composition
P04 The student can adjust the time correctly to complete his / her graphic application
P05 The student matches the relationship between image and meaning
P06 Students can express what they see by drawing
P07 Identifies the traces, aligns, and calculates the hierarchy of typographic elements
P08 Defines and lists art and design materials
P09 Expresses an idea, concept or phenomenon visually in a creative way
P10 Solves the design problems encountered in the process
P11 Symbolizes concepts, situations, and objects in the visual context
P12 Develops design projects by recalling basic graphic design principles
P13 Applies technology effectively in the design process
P14 Can think critically and question theoretical gains in the context
P15 Relate the past, present, and future of design
P16 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
P17 Designs and produces different visual areas such as multimedia, advertising graphics, animation, new media, printmaking, and photography
P18 Improves communication skills for teamwork
P19 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form theory about the field
P20 Student can organize paragraphs, single-column, multi-column and modular grids in book and magazine designs
P21 Can plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
P22 Can associate written texts with visual images
P23 Can observe and compare in the context of art criticism methods
P24 Can apply legal regulations and procedures in the field
P25 Be able to associate written texts with visual images

Po-Lo Matrix

LO	P01	P02	P03	P04	P05	P06	P07	P08	P09	P10	P11	P12	P13	P14	P15	P16	P17	P18	P19	P20	P21	P22	P23	P24	P25	Average
L01	3	2	3	2	3	3	2	4	3	3	3	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	3	4	3	3	3	3	4	3.08
L02	4	3	3	2	3	3	3	3	4	4	3	2	4	3	2	3	4	3	2	4	3	3	0	1	3	2.88
L03	3	0	3	2	4	3	3	3	5	3	4	4	4	0	1	3	4	0	2	4	4	4	3	0	0	2.64