This course provides the student with an introduction to the
techniques used in creating and manipulating photographs in a
digital environment using Adobe Photoshop. Technical material
covered includes input methods, image quality, resolution,
collage, layers and masks, and output techniques. The potentials
of digital photography are explored and discussed. Through
readings, discussion and studio projects, the class also
addresses how the meaning of photographs may be constructed or
altered with the computer. Issues of representation and veracity
in digital photography and questions of appropriation and
authorship of images are among the topics which are explored.
Students are encouraged to purchase a digital camera, some are
provided.