Advanced Image Practices (DCOM 1100)
This course focuses on professional image manipulation and advanced processing techniques essential for modern digital design workflows. Students will learn industry-standard features of Adobe Photoshop, including advanced compositing, non-destructive editing, and digital asset management. The curriculum emphasizes copyright compliance, ethical considerations in image manipulation, and cross-media output optimization. Through applied projects, students will explore advanced colour theory, develop culturally sensitive designs, and create sophisticated multi-layered compositions that adhere to industry best practices.
Course code: DCOM 1100
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 54.0 hours
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- International copyright laws and Creative Commons licensing
- Digital asset and rights management workflows
- Advanced vector and raster integration
- High-end retouching and compositing workflows
- Non-destructive editing practices
- Advanced colour theory and colour space optimization
- Output profiling and cross-media colour consistency
- Advanced compression and resolution management
- Complex selections, masks, and layer management
- Ethical considerations in design practices
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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