Basic Digital Imaging

Issued by Santa Barbara City College

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.

Level Intermediate
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Adobe Design Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Image Handling
Image Manipulation

Earning Criteria

Lightroom Essentials | MATW NC010 | 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
Adobe Illustrator Overview | MATW NC009 | 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.
Photoshop Overview | GDPW NC005 | 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