Course Overview
Image Post Production covers the fundamentals of working with digital images acquired from capture. The focus of this course is on non-destructive image post production techniques using Adobe Photoshop. This course will demonstrate how to produce a high quality image that can be reproduced for multiple purposes. Topics include: non-destructive image processing for corrections and enhancements when working with JPG files, non-destructive workflow when processing camera RAW files, making accurate selections and working with layer masks, image retouching and creating composite images from multiple files and exporting final artwork at different sizes for use on multiple platforms. The course will be provided in a lecture/lab format with in-class exercises providing hands-on experience.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in GDES 1275
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$622.98 - $623.69 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Correct, enhance and retouch JPG images in Photoshop using a non-destructive workflow
- Crop, recompose and resize images to meet specific requirements
- Apply different colour profiles to images for use in production ready artwork
- Export files from Photoshop for web use and print production
- Work with colour modes and channels which contain the image colour information
- Explain colour theory that relates to working with digital images
- Utilize Photoshop RAW processing interface to process Camera RAW files
- Correct, enhance and retouch camera RAW files in Photoshop
- Work with layers, layer blending modes and Layer Styles
- Create and save accurate paths using the pen tool in Photoshop
- Load accurate paths created in to layer masks for detailed refinements using brushes
- Composite multiple images together non-destructively in Photoshop
- Perform advanced non-destructive image retouching on a variety of images in Photoshop
- Batch process and batch export multiple images using actions and Camera RAW interface in Photoshop
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Image Post Production (GDES 2012) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Digital Photography
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Diploma Part-time
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 2012 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68661
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 68661
- $622.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Whitehead
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. For subscription information, please visit: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-adobe-software-for-students-3588/ If you are taking Graphic design programs, here is the suggested order to take them. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 2012 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50147
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 50147
- $623.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class Sept 30 or Nov 11. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. For subscription information, please visit: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-adobe-software-for-students-3588/ If you are taking Graphic design programs, here is the suggested order to take them. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
Confirmation
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Status
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