GRD 464 - Digital Artistry

1. Appraise software interface
   1. Examine software menu commands and panels
   2. Distinguish between new and open file commands
   3. Identify by name and function tools contained in the toolbox
   4. Interpret information displayed in software dialog boxes
   5. Determine software preferences to control work environment
   6. Enter appropriate information in document set-up dialog box
2. Use Bridge to manage images
   1. Explore the Bridge window
   2. Preview and organize digital images
   3. Examine image metadata
3. Manage color
   1. Discuss the color management workflow process
   2. Determine correct color management profiles
   3. Define spot colors to add to Swatches panel
   4. Define CMYK color to add to Swatches panel
   5. Define gradient fill to add to Swatches panel
   6. Apply color to stroke and fill of objects
   7. Use channels to create pixel-based images containing spot colors
4. Determine image size
   1. Crop an image
   2. Change an image size
5. Demonstrate advanced methods to manage layers
6. Apply Advanced Layer Styles
   1. Edit layer styles using advanced methods
   2. Copy layer styles between layers
7. Create complex layer masks
   1. Edit layer masks using advanced methods
   2. Use one layer to mask another layer
   3. Use a layer to mask multiple layers
8. Save complex selections as channels
   1. Define pixels to include in selection area using selection tools
   2. Save and name a selection in the channel panel
   3. Load a selection
   4. Examine RGB channels and how they contribute to the final image
9. Demonstrate how to colorize and image using the hue, saturation and brightness components of an image
10. Demonstrate how to adjust the levels of an image to optimize the tonal range
11. Demonstrate how to adjust the curves of an image to improve the contrast
12. Demonstrate how to apply advanced filters to an image
13. Demonstrate ability to work with smart objects
14. Demonstrate ability to apply custom brushes to a Photosho0p image
    1. Create custom brushes
    2. Load custom brushes
    3. Edit custom brushes
15. Demonstrate ability to apply seamless patterns to a Photoshop image
    1. Create seamless patterns
    2. Load seamless patterns
    3. Edit seamless patterns
16. Create and apply complex brushes to an illustration
17. Apply complex blending modes to an illustration
18. Apply complex transparency effects to an illustration
19. Demonstrate an understanding of the term transparency as applied to an Adobe Illustrator image
20. Demonstrate an understanding of the term flattening as applied to an Adobe Illustrator image
21. Demonstrate the ability to work with the live color option in Adobe Illustrator
22. Demonstrate how to use advanced methods to seamlessly integrate multiple Photoshop and Illustrator images into a creative composite image
23. Demonstrate how to create simple animations using Adobe Photoshop
24. Create complex Web page structures prior to exporting to an Adobe Fireworks and/or Adobe Flash file
25. Demonstrate advanced methods to retouch images
26. Demonstrate how to apply complex special effects to type
27. Demonstrate proper advanced use of tools contained in the toolbox
28. Demonstrate how to apply complex blending modes to an image
29. Create complex vector shapes and paths
30. Demonstrate skills by creating complex mesh gradient illustrations
31. Save and export files
    1. Explore available options for saving and exporting files
    2. Differentiate between file formats
    3. Determine correct save or export file format
32. Output files to print
    1. Analyze appropriate printing method for file output.
    2. Select printer via desktop printer menu
    3. Evaluate page set-up dialog box before printing
    4. Enter correct information in print dialog box to insure proper output
    5. Analyze and correct print error messages