- 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
Cost
$602.31
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.
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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
Course outline
Cost
$575.20
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.
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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 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
Cost
$575.20
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.
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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 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
- 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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