Basic Digital Imaging

The Basic Digital Imaging Certificate enables students to develop image editing, file organization, and design project skills that will make them more marketable. This Certificate is also a gateway into other credit programs, helping students develop foundational skills that will prepare them for more intensive programs of study and work opportunities. There are no prerequisite requirements for this program, and courses are open to all students.

Skills

What Courses or Activities it takes to earn this badge

  1. MATW NC010 Lightroom Essentials | Students will learn the basics of the Lightroom software, learning to manage libraries of files and to increase the quality of their photos and videos using editing techniques. *Required

  2. MATW NC009 Adobe Illustrator Overview | Students work with Illustrator basic techniques to create and edit vector imagery. Topics include working with paths, working with layers, working with shapes, working with type, creating color libraries, and manipulating objects. Students will also learn how to set document parameters, convert bitmap images to vector, and how to create illustrative type.

  3. GDPW NC005 Photoshop Overview |This introductory course offers an overview of Photoshop tools and functionality to discover the creative potential of image editing. Students will become familiar with the Photoshop window, tools, and main menu bar. The class will cover opening and saving files, image compositing and collage, selections, layer and image correction. *Required