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Raster Graphics: Adobe Photoshop GDES 1275

Graphic Design Course

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 in 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.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$575.20 - $602.31 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of GDES 1275 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 50124

Duration

Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 50124
  • $602.31
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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Cost

$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. 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 back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 50164

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50164
  • $575.20
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Stephen Scheibel

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Cost

$575.20

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. 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

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 50132

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50132
  • $575.20
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Mahmoud Abdel-Hai

Course outline

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Cost

$575.20

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. 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 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

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:

  • Describe the difference between raster and vector graphics.
  • Navigate the Photoshop environment and efficiently apply the provided toolset.
  • 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.
  • Create composite made out of multiple images in order to produce unique and original work.
  • Learn the difference between destructive and non-destructive editing techniques.
  • Consider colour spaces, resolution, and file format based on final output for web or print production.

Effective as of Winter 2023

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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