- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Photoshop mastery is essential to managing and producing a highly professional product. Students will create stunning images and composites for visual communication projects by exploring the Photoshop interface and an array of photo-editing techniques. The course focuses on fine image editing, retouching, and developing high-quality online and print image compositions. Students will learn how to create complex graphics that can be built in multiple layers for organization and independent manipulation. Students will come to understand the purpose of the application tools, work with layers, channels, paths, make selections, image manipulation/alteration, understand image size, canvas size and resolution, create masks, work with filters and layer styles, the pen, colourize, and create interesting type.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$598.54 - $625.65 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are three offerings of GDES 1275 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68935
Duration
Tue Apr 02 - Tue Jun 18 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68935
- Domestic fees $598.54International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 - Jun 18 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Stephen Scheibel
Course outline
Domestic fees
$598.54
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68595
Duration
Wed Apr 03 - Wed Jun 19 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68595
- Domestic fees $598.54International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 19 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Mahmoud Abdel-Hai
Course outline
Domestic fees
$598.54
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. Materials will be posted every WEDNESDAY and students are required to check the content posted and submit assignments weekly. 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. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68596
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jun 24 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 68596
- Domestic fees $625.65International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 860 |
Instructor
Tyler Higgs
Course outline
Domestic fees
$625.65
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No classes on May 20. This class will be delivered in person on the Downtown campus. 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. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Navigate the Photoshop environment and efficiently apply the provided toolset
- Adjust the colour and tone of an image using Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation and Colour Balance
- Demonstrate use of working with masks and channels through Layer Masks
- Describe the difference between raster and vector graphics
- Apply blending modes to layers with Filters, Adjustment Layers, and apply Layer Effects
- Learn the difference between destructive and non-destructive editing techniques
- Apply correction and enhancements to photographic images, such as using smart filters; straighten, crop and resize; use adjustment layers; correct the perspective of an image; restore an aged or damaged photo; and eliminate unwanted elements such as red-eye or blemishes
- Use of the Brush, Eraser, Selection Marquee, and Quick Mask tools
- Consider colour spaces, resolution, and file format based on final output for web or print production
- Create composite made out of multiple images in order to produce unique and original work
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Raster Graphics: Adobe Photoshop (GDES 1275) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Digital Photography
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
- Graphic Design Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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