Digital Arts

Specific skills for the Digital Arts certificate include graphic design methodologies, including the design process, output production and presentation. The certificate prepares students to gain competence with the industry standard for digital imaging: Adobe Photoshop. Color, resolution, input and output, production process, photography and creativity are core competencies. Upon completion of the certificate, the student may find a job as a production artist, illustrator, graphic artist, or in digital imaging.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Integrate digital imaging skills (photo enhancement, photo editing, photo compositing, creative digital skills, typography) into a final print document.
2. Apply the use of Smart Objects, Selections, Adjustment Layers and Blend Modes to create an advanced masking project constructed with proper perspective, dimensions, and resolution.
3. Assemble and arrange smart objects, adjustment layers, layer styles and/or effects to design and create a digital composition.
4. Demonstrate an intermediate skill level by applying blending modes, adjustment layers and selective color masking for image enhancement, tonal correction, and/or retouching and repairing.