Fine Art Digital Printing I

In this course students develop the skills to realize their creative photographic vision in printed form. Students learn a streamlined digital printing workflow, building the foundation they need to produce fine prints on a variety of papers. Topics include: pre-visualization; effective methods for using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop software for printing; scanning negatives and techniques for using Photoshop to achieve local adjustments. Image resolution, resizing, sharpening, ICC profiles and paper choices will also be discussed. Class critiques and hands-on work in the Digital Media Lab reinforce essential concepts and printing skills.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

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Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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