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Raster Graphics: Adobe Photoshop GDES 1275

Graphic Design Course

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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

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of GDES 1275 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 50124

Duration

Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 50124
  • Domestic fees $602.31
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Dec 11 Mon 18:00 - 21:15 Downtown DTC Rm. 860
Instructor

Tyler Higgs

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$602.31

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. No classes on the following days: Oct. 2, Oct. 9 & Nov.13 You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage www.bcit.ca/it-services/software-access/
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Winter 2024

Below are three offerings of GDES 1275 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 90633

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Wed Mar 20 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 90633
  • Domestic fees $598.54
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Mar 20 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Mahmoud Abdel-Hai

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$598.54

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. 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 also require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. In order to access Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off-campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/ It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class.
Status

CRN 90694

Duration

Mon Jan 08 - Mon Mar 25 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 90694
  • Domestic fees $625.65
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Mar 25 Mon 18:00 - 21:15 Downtown DTC Rm. 860
Instructor

Tyler Higgs

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$625.65

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. No classes on February 19, 2024. 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. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/
Status

CRN 91706

Duration

Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 91706
  • Domestic fees $598.54
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 26 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Stephen Scheibel

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$598.54

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. 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 part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal h kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/
Status

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:

School of Business + Media

  1. Digital Photography
    Statement of Completion Part-time
  2. Graphic Communications
    Diploma Full-time
  3. Graphic Design
    Certificate Full-time/Part-time
  4. Graphic Design Foundations
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  5. Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
    Certificate Part-time
  6. Media Techniques for Business
    Certificate Part-time
  7. User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  8. Video Production and Editing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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