Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introdution to course outline. Looking at samples of modified images. Overview of our "toolbox."
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2) |
Toolbox: selection and masks. Input principles, resolution. Interpolation, file formats and resizing.
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Working on the assignments. |
3) |
Working with layers: Linking layers, layer masks, adjustment layers. |
Assignment 1 |
4) |
Working with layers II: Alpha channels, blending modes. |
Working on the assignments.
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5) |
Color: color modes, gamuts, channels, correcting images, color balance, hue, saturation, using level and histogram. Effects: invert, threshold, posterize.
Presentation: Midterm project progress. |
Assignment 2 |
6) |
Painting, brushes, gradient tools, filling and stroking selections, and layers.
Presentation: Midterm project progress. |
Working on the assignments.
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7) |
Retouch, liquify command, transforming, clone stamp, patch tool, blur, sharpen, using burn, dodge and sponge.
Presentation: Midterm project progress. |
Working on the assignments. |
8) |
Vector shapes, drawing, editing and managing paths. |
Asssignment 3 |
9) |
Working with raw format, "camera raw" plug-in, image enhancement and correction. Using Adobe Bridge and Lightroom, organizing images and assembling portfolio.
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Working on the assignments. |
10) |
HDR, merging and tone mapping, tone compressor, detail enhancer. |
Assşgnment 4 |
11) |
Panoramic photography, using panoramic tripod head, merging, stitching and tone mapping. |
Working on the assignments. |
12) |
Manipulation, bringing different photography parts together, using masks and brushes. |
Starting the final projects. |
13) |
Presentation: Progresses in the final projects.
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Working on the presentation. |
14) |
Presentations of final projects.
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Working on the presentation. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Create design oriented application for the visual communication design field. |
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2) |
Resolve visual communication problems via concept based designs and an integrated perspective in the visual communication design field. |
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3) |
Qualify in design directing through analysis and design processes. |
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4) |
Display creative thinking, approach and production process skills. |
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5) |
Integrate basic fields of visual communication; print, time-based and interactive media, through mastering each one of these fields individually. |
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6) |
Identify complementary design solutions in the visual field in order to solve communication problems. |
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7) |
Perform necessary operational skills in order to finalize products in the visual communication design field. |
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8) |
Evaluate recent design trends and the evolving aesthetic perspectives. |
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9) |
Use recent design softwares that coincide with the developing information technologies and communication channels. |
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10) |
Interpret theoretical, historical and intellectual roots of the visual communication design field. |
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11) |
Perform necessary time management in order to complete a visual communication design project. |
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12) |
Demonstrate leadership qualities in a design team as well as individual skills during the progress of a visual communication design project. |
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13) |
Display compositional solutions and aesthetic skills to fulfill design needs in a visual communication design work. |
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14) |
Develop academical, intellectual and critical point of view for global, local and individual visual communication design works. |
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