Course code DatZB006
Credit points 4
IT in Design I
Total Hours in Course
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes36
Number of hours for laboratory classes0
Independent study hours64
Date of course confirmation13.12.2023
Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science
Course developer
Nataļja Vronska
Dr. paed.
Course abstract
Students develop their knowledge and gain advanced experience in raster graphics, develop skills in image editing, animation and retouching, necessary for the creation and presentation of different design works.
The aim of the study course is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in image editing and enhancement using Adobe Photoshop.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge:
• Understand the Adobe Photoshop workspace and various tools
– 1.-2.tests;
• Able to justify the choice and necessity of a particular tool, filter, mask or adjustment layer – 1.-2.tests.
Skills:
• Able to edit images – practical works;
• Able to choose the most suitable tools, for the creation of different design works – practical works;
Competence:
• Able to independently evaluate and choose the most suitable tools, filters, masks or adjustment layers – practical
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Different free software environments (lecture – 1 h)
2. Adobe Photoshop environment. Working with layers and layer masks (lecture – 1 h, practical works – 2 h).
3. Using filter effects. Adjustment layers. Image editing and retouching (lecture – 1 h, practical works – 4 h).
4. Creating different design works (practical works – 5 h).
5. Animation of the created objects (lecture – 1 h, practical works – 4 h). First test (1 h).
6. Saving images for web and print. Creating and adding brushes to brush's library (lecture – 1 h, practical works – 4 h)
7. Creating different design works (practical works – 6 h).
8. Using Actions in design work (lecture – 1 h, practical works – 4 h).
9. Correcting actions. Creating a cycle of actions, using JavaScript (practical works – 3 h). Second tests (1 h).
Requirements for awarding credit points
The course includes 2 tests and more practical works. Practical works to be done during practical work in the classroom. All work must be successfully completed.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
The study course does not include independents works. Independent time is for studying for the tests.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The final grade in the study course is based on successfully written tests and completed practical works.
Compulsory reading
1. Chavez C. Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book 2024 Release. Adobe Press, 2023. 416 p.
2. Bradley G. Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024. Packt Publishing, 2024. 458 p.
3. Kormah R. Adobe Photoshop 2024. Independently Published: 2024. 393 p.
4. Patterson G. Adobe Photoshop 2024 Bible. Independently Published, 2023. 404 p.
Further reading
1. Šmits A. Digitālā fotogrāfija. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom lietotāja rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2011. 320 lpp.
2. Raits M. Digitālā fotogrāfija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005.
3. Obermeier B., Padova T. Photoshop Elements 2024 For Dummies. Wiley, 2023. 496 p.
4. Гурский Ю. Компьютерная графика: Photoshop CS3, CorelDRAW X3, Illustrator CS3. Санкт-Петербург: Питер, 2008.
5. Принг Р. Энциклопедия шрифтовых эффектов в Photoshop. Москва: Вильямс, 2004.
Notes
The mandatory course is intended for the professional bachelor study program “Design and Crafts” full and part time students.