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Paul E Berger
ART 340
Seattle Campus
Introduction to the creative use of 2-D image manipulation and transformation of photographic and non-photographic imagery on the computer. Variety of programs, procedures, hardware (Macintosh platform), input, and output considered and employed. Previous computer experience not required. Prerequisite: ART 241. Offered: W.
Class description
Winter Quarter 2001 An introducution to the creative possibilities of high resolution 2D imagery on the computer in an Art context. The course will begin with an introduction to issue of "workflow" in digital photography with programs such as Adobe's Lightroom and Apple's Aperture. Students will then gain fluency in Photoshop, flatbed and film scanning, output to high resolution inkjet printing. Digital imaging, including digital photography, will be strongly related to other art processes.
Student learning goals
Become familiar with the digital photograph workflow.
Become conversant with a wide range of processes and procedures in Adobe Photoshop.
Make art.
General method of instruction
Demonstration and hands-on experience with the fundamental tools and software procedures. Individual and group critiques relate these processes to the larger goal of producing creative art.
Recommended preparation
The class is ONLY for Photography majors in the School of Art.
Class assignments and grading
Weekly assignments will highlight some aspect of the processes involved in the production of high resolution digital images, together with a longer final project that concludes the quarter.
The quality and creativity of the assignments, class participation, and individual progress.
