BITS 301 - Image Editing Applications

3 Credits
This course provides hands-on experience in creating, editing, and preparing graphics for print and digital media using professional image editing software. Through a project-based approach, students will gain advanced skills in photo editing and design across multiple media formats. Key topics include working with layers, color adjustments, painting tools, filters, typography, and various image enhancement techniques. This course prepares students to pursue relevant industry certification.

Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP 100 and CISP 220
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Employ a range of image enhancement techniques to achieve professional-quality effects and modifications that support intended design objectives.
2. Incorporate color theory and advanced tool sets to elevate the aesthetic quality of digital artwork, fostering visually impactful designs.
3. Utilize web-optimized design techniques to produce interactive graphic elements, enhancing functionality and user engagement in digital media.
4. Apply principles of composition and spatial organization to design layered and structured images that convey clarity and visual appeal.
5. Utilize advanced digital image creation and editing techniques with professional graphic-editing software for diverse media applications.
6. Integrate key concepts and terminology of professional image editing and multimedia design to meet industry certification expectations.