DIGITAL IMAGING 1 AND 2

Activity Codes 5340 AND 5341

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Software: Adobe^® Photoshop

Course Description:

This course is designed for the student interested in continuing their education in the Interactive Media segment of the Information Technology Cluster. Students are instructed in the fundamental features of using digital imaging software in editing and designing both photos and graphics. Students also learn the use of technologies related to digital imaging such as: basic computer operations; file sharing across networks; digital scanning; digital photography; preparing documents for output to various types of high resolution printers; and color calibration. Successful completion of Digital Imaging 1 helps provide a foundation for continued training as well as complementary training for related coursework. Digital Imaging 2 continues in-depth training in the use of digital imaging software based on local advisory committee recommendations.

Objective:

Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student will be able to successfully complete all of the following core competencies.

Computer and internet access required, one computer per student

Prerequisite: Integrated Business Applications or Computer Applications

Credit: 1 Unit

A. SAFETY

The student will be able to:

1. Identify good work attitudes that affect safety on the job.

2. Identify the major causes of work-related accidents in the office.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of an emergency plan.

4. Describe the threat of viruses to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with a virus attack.

5. Describe the threat of viruses to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with a virus attack.

B. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The student will be able to:

1. Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology courses.

2. Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.

3. List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences and other activities.

4. Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.

C. INTRODUCING DIGITAL IMAGING

The student will be able to:

1. Define terms related to digital imaging.

2. Identify digital imaging components.

3. Identify uses of digital imaging.

4. Define and adhere to appropriate copyright regulations and ethical computing standards.

D. GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA FOR DIGITAL IMAGING

The student will be able to:

1. Use the tools.

2. Enter values.

3. View images.

4. Demonstrate the ability to use palettes.

5. Use context menus.

6. Use online Help.

E. CORRECTING PHOTOGRAPHS

The student will be able to:

1. Straighten and crop an image.

2. Adjust the tonal range.

3. Remove a color cast.

4. Replace colors in an image.

5. Adjust lightness with the dodge tool.

6. Adjust saturation with the sponge tool.

7. Apply the Unsharp Mask filter.

8. Save the image for four-color printing.

F. WORKING WITH SELECTIONS

The student will be able to:

1. Practice making selections.

2. Move selection contents

3. Select and use the magic wand tool.

4. Select and use the lasso tool.

5. Transform a selection.

6. Select with the magnetic lasso.

7. Combine the use of selection tools.

8. Crop an image and erase within a selection.

G. CREATING LAYERS

The student will be able to:

1. Rearrange layers.

2. Edit text.

3. Flatten and save a file.

4. Create a layer set and add a layer.

H. CREATING MASKS AND CHANNELS

The student will be able to:

1. Create a quick mask.

2. Edit a quick mask.

3. Save a selection as a mask.

4. Edit a mask.

5. Load a mask as a selection and apply an adjustment.

6. Extract an image.

7. Apply a filter effect to a masked selection.

8. Create a gradient mask.

9. Apply effects using a gradient mask.

I. RETOUCHING AND REPAIRING

The student will be able to:

1. Repair areas of an image with the clone stamp tool.

2. Use the pattern stamp tool.

3. Use the healing brush and patch tool.

4. Retouch an image on a separate layer.

J. PAINTING AND EDITING

The student will be able to:

1. Define a custom workspace.

2. Blend an image with the background.

3. Change images with the history tools.

4. Use the pattern maker to create a picture frame.

K. USING BASIC PEN TOOL TECHNIQUES

The student will be able to:

1. Draw a straight path.

2. Draw a curved path.

3. Combine curved and straight path segments.

4. Edit anchor points.

5. Use paths with artwork.

6. Add layers to complete an effect.

L. USING VECTOR MASKS, PATHS, AND SHAPES

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work with type.

2. Demonstrate the ability to work with defined custom shapes.

M. USING ADVANCED LAYERING TECHNIQUES

The student will be able to:

1. Create paths to clip a layer.

2. Create layer sets.

3. Create an adjustment layer.

4. Create a knockout gradient layer.

5. Import a layer from another file.

6. Apply layer styles.

7. Duplicate and clip a layer.

8. Liquify a layer.

9. Create a border layer.

10. Flatten a layered image.

N. CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS

The student will be able to:

1. Hand color selections on a layer.

2. Change the color balance.

3. Apply filters effectively.

O. PREPARING IMAGES FOR TWO-COLOR PRINTING

The student will be able to:

1. Use channels to change color to grayscale.

2. Assign values to the black and white points.

3. Sharpen the image.

4. Set up for spot color.

5. Create two-color Web graphics.

P. OPTIMIZING WEB IMAGES AND IMAGE MAPS

The student will be able to:

1. Optimize a JPEG image.

2. Optimize a GIF image.

3. Control dither.

4. Specify background transparency.

5. Create a dithered transparency.

6. Demonstrate the ability to use image maps.

7. Batch process file optimization.

Q. ADDING INTERACTIVE SLICES AND ROLLOVERS

The student will be able to:

R. Optimize slices.

S. Create rollovers.

T. Save sliced images.

R. CREATING ANIMATED IMAGES FOR THE WEB

The student will be able to:

1. Animate by hiding and showing layers.

2. Animate with layer opacity and position.

3. Use advanced layer features to create animations.

S. PRODUCING AND PRINTING CONSISTENT COLOR

The student will be able to:

1. Specify color management settings.

2. Proof an image.

3. Identify out-of-gamut colors.

4. Adjust an image and print a proof.

5. Save an image as a separation.

6. Select print options.

7. Print a digital image.

T. RESEARCHING CAREERS IN THE DIGITAL IMAGING INDUSTRY

The student will be able to:

1. Identify careers in the digital imaging industry.

2. Identify education and training requirements for a career in digital imaging.

3. Use the Internet to research a career in digital imaging.

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