ACD 130 - Photoshop

5 Credits

Photoshop focuses on the tools and editing capabilities of the Adobe Photoshop software program. Students learn how to use the Adobe Photoshop interface and access its expansive set of features. Students will produce design projects that meet professional standards.

FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Animation and Character Design students, Graphic Design students, Fine Art students, anyone interested in learning Adobe Photoshop
Active Date 20260416T10:51:55

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes

Course Outline

Overview of Adobe Photoshop tools
Digital workflow and production such as Image resolution, Color Modes and File Formats
Intermediate tools include: Color Correction, Adjustment Layers, Curves and Levels
Create Compositions using Layers, Layer Masks, Filters and Blends
Create design projects that meet professional standards.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate and efficiently use intermediate and advanced Adobe Photoshop tools on design projects.

Demonstrate digital workflow with Photoshop in multiple electronic formats.

Create design projects in Photoshop that meet professional standards.