The student will be able to:
A. demonstrate advanced skills in using digital imaging software.
B. demonstrate advanced skills in using current computer hardware.
C. create complex hard copy photographic images for portfolio presentation and web appropriate images for electronic publishing.
D. discuss and describe expanding visual awareness.
E. demonstrate an in-depth awareness of basic photographic principles underlying the new technologies and the ability to apply these interdisciplinary principles in the sciences and fine arts.
F. demonstrate an understanding of ethics of the new technologies, including the principles of truthfulness in images, copyright and appropriation.
G. recognize contributors from diverse cultures and backgrounds to contemporary electronic imaging.

A. Digital imaging software
1. Advanced level color management (making profiles)
2. Working with RAW files
3. 16-bit editing
4. Digital zone system
5. Digital lighting techniques
6. Advanced color and tonal correction techniques
7. Advanced image compositing techniques
8. Special effects and alternative imagery
9. HDR imagery
B. Organizing and archiving images
1. Rating systems and methods
2. Keywords and other metadata
3. File management
C. Using digital imagery to make artwork of meaning and intention
1. Developing a complex body of work
2. Print permanence, edition size, copyrights
3. Contemporary trends in digital art
4. Contributions to digital art-making by artists from diverse cultural backgrounds
D. Employment opportunities
1. Review of student backgrounds and skills necessary for a career in industry
2. Job outlook predictions
3. Assignments giving students necessary background in skills for employment

A. Assignments and exercises that practice digital imaging techniques.
B. Assignments and exercises that practice the use of digital imaging vocabulary.
C. Assignments and exercises that practice the use of printing and other output methods.
D. Preparation of professionally presented photographs using both matting framing and digital presentation techniques.
E. Visit and review photography exhibitions in museums and galleries.
F. Exercises that have students make revisions or corrections and edit their photographs.
G. Critiques and evaluation of assignments and exercises.

A. Critiques of computer-generated images as hard copy and/or on disk.
B. Instructor's review of student's on-going work.
C. Review of student's participation in discussion and critiques, laboratory performance.
D. Written paper(s) on current issues in digital imaging.
E. Quizzes/tests.
F. Portfolio of images suitable for display.
G. When taught via Foothill Global Access: supplemental lectures, handouts, tests, and assignments delivered via email.

A. Lectures on the techniques of digital imaging software and digital photography.
B. Discussion and electronic discussions/chat using the language of digital imaging and photographic/artistic critiques.
C. Demonstrations of digital imaging software and digital photography.
D. Field trips to visit photographic, artistic and technical locations.
E. Feedback on tests and assignments delivered via email; class discussion may be delivered in chat rooms, listservs, and newsgroups; assignments will be uploaded onto web and/or delivered via post.

Laskevitch, Stephen. Photoshop CC and Lightroom 5: A Photographer's Handbook. Santa Barbara: Rocky Nook, 2014. Print. (This book has not been updated but remains a seminal text for instruction of this software.)
Evening, Martin. Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers: A professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh or PC. 1st ed. New York City: Focal Press, 2018. Print.
 

A. Reading of textbook
B. Review of handouts and relevant reading material
C. Review of tutorial videos
D. Research and planning of individual creative projects
E. Written assignment statement
F. Written portfolio statement
G. Written critiques of student work
H. Written report of attending a photography exhibition or event