• The goals of this course are to introduce the student to the fundamental skills and theory of photographic digital imaging and to explore the capabilities of digital photography that provide additional creative possibilities to the artist. Participants will learn the basics of how to control and manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. Participants will learn Photoshop techniques by completing a series of assignments and exercises that will cover the basics of digital imaging theory, image sizing and resolution, basic image control, tonal and color correction, retouching, filtering and other manipulation, creative selection, and collage and montage techniques. Technical skills will be developed with an emphasis on using digital tools to begin creating a personal portfolio.