Master Syllabus CS2613, Advanced Digital Image Editing

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

Three hours of lecture per week. This is an advanced level course, with an emphasis on retouching, complex selections, color correction, and color accuracy for output. Students will be working with curves, levels, blending modes, special effects, and painting and drawing tools to create professional-level designs and images. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the Advanced Digital Image Editing course with 80% or higher mastery of course outcomes, the student should be able to:

Utilize advanced retouching strategies

Maximize their efficiency in Photoshop

Incorporate color correction strategies

Demonstrate the ability to create complex selections and masks

Demonstrate an understanding of RGB versus CMYK and the complex world of profiling for pleasing output

Utilize pressure sensitive tablets

Course Outline
  1. Working with Layers
  2. Working with Layer Styles
  3. Adjusting Levels and Hue/Saturation
  4. Working with Curves and Adjusting Color
  5. Designing with Multiple Images
  6. Retouching and Enhancing Images
  7. Working with Type, Shape Layers, and Filters
  8. Investigating Production Tricks and Techniques
  9. Creating Special Effects
  10. Working with Blending Modes
Instructional Methods

Lectures, examples, presentations

Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units

Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other media

Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code and Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an '�F'� for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor'�s course policies.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Advance Photoshop magazine

Online Photoshop sites

Methods of Assessment

Outcome 1. Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.

Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines.

Outcome 5. Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively.

Outcomes 6. Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines.

Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in image editing applications will assess student basic knowledge of this software.

SCCC Policy

Academic Calendar
Academic Integrity
Technical Help

Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu

Canvas Help:  canvashelp@sccc.edu

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.

SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.

If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.

To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.

SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.