Digital Image 1 (VCDP 1120)

Part of a graphic designer's toolbox must include the careful and competent use of images in designs. Students will learn how to source and select images with consideration of copyright laws, as well as develop proficiency in Adobe Photoshop essential tools. Additionally, students will explore mixing and recognizing colour limitations in different colour spaces, making educated choices in resolution size and cropping for various applications, making basic selections and retouching, and exploring layers. Through hands-on projects, students will work from simple guided experimentation towards the assembly of multiple images in a single document.
Course code: VCDP 1120
Credits: 3.0
Length: 54.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=VCDP&number=1120
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Additional Information

  • Copyright laws and Creative Commons
  • Vector and raster images
  • Colour space and limitations
  • Image production techniques and resolution
  • Photoshop essential tools and introduction to selections and masks
  • Ethical issues in image production and manipulation

1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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