Photoshop Basics - Summer 2024

Survey the applications of Photoshop CC in this introduction to the digital imaging process. Explore the digital darkroom using familiar photographic concepts, as well as new digital tools. Learn basic editing functions, and move into more complex operations with layers, masks, color correction and printing. Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing and production; through real world projects you will learn your way around this program from the ground up.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Learn to navigate Photoshop CC as well as many of its "professional" tools
• Open, edit and import different file types (RAW, DNG, PSD, TIFF, JPEG)
• Develop the ability to work in a series and successfully match images in a sequence
• Learn to control color temperature, sharpening, localized corrections, and white balance
• An introduction and overview of digital workflow and image editing using Adobe Camera RAW, Lightroom and Photoshop CC

COURSE OUTCOMES
Students will complete the course with:

• Fluency in basic Photoshop CC functions as well as a road map for working with Lightroom
• Familiarity with layers, masks, selections, as well as photo restoration and editing
• Understanding of the ideas behind digital workflow, from upload to editing, printing, and export
• Exploration of photography and editing as a creative tool for personal expression

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR STUDENTS

• Weekly attendance is vital to student success in PCNW courses. We require that students attend the first meeting in order to retain their spot in the class. A waiver may be granted if permission is given by, and subsequent arrangements made with, both the PCNW Registrar and Faculty. Please see our Education Policies for details about attendance policies and academic expectations.
• Intermediate and advanced courses have prerequisites which students must satisfy prior to enrollment. Prerequisites may be waived based on experience or prior courses taken through other institutions. To verify that you meet the prerequisite(s) for a course, contact Jennifer Brendicke, Registrar at jbrendicke@pcnw.org.
• Students arere requied tp have a digital camera with full manual control (e.g. Digital SLR), including a range of shutter speeds and aperture settings. If you have questions about camera equipment or resources, contact us at pcnw@pcnw.org.
• PCNW adheres to a strict payment, cancellation and refund policy. Please review our Payment & Refund Policies prior to registration.
• The Materials Fee for the course includes a digital print allotment for in-class and outside of class printing, the details of which will be shared on the first day.
• Additional materials and supplies, not covered by a materials fee for a course, are the responsibility of the student. Detailed information about course expectations, required texts and materials will be provided at the start of the quarter.
• Students should prepare to spend several hours per week completing assignments outside of class, which may require use of the PCNW facilities; view our Rental Rates for details about additional fees. Rental fees for use of PCNW Facilities are a separate cost from tuition.

Image by Lilly Everett