GRT 466 - Digital Imaging for Print

1. Demonstrate Color Management principles
   1. Differentiate between color modes
   2. Change an images color mode
   3. Understand the purpose of ICC color profiles in a color-managed workflow
   4. Demonstrate soft proofing using appropriate color profiles and printer specifications
2. Demonstrate understanding of digital image resolution
   1. Crop an image
   2. Change an image size properly
   3. Understanding interpolation
   4. Understanding dpi, line screen, ppi
3. Combine images in Photoshop to create a complex image
   1. Utilize Photoshop Layers and Layer effects
   2. Demonstrate skill in object selection and selection tools
   3. Understand and apply Blending modes
   4. Understand and apply various filters to objects
4. Demonstrate an understanding adjusting lighting effects in digital images
   1. Understand the properties and texture effects of light
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance for consistent light
5. Demonstrate an understanding of shapening and blurring techniques
   1. Sharpen an image using Photoshop?s Masking, sharpening and Embossing tools
   2. Understand the purpose of sharpening and when and if to apply it
6. Demonstrate an understanding of digital image repair and retouching
   1. Utilize an order of operations to achieve the best possible results
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of the best techniques for repair digital image repair and retouching
   3. Use different methods of retouching or removing image elements
   4. Retouch and repair a variety of images including antique images, low resolution and poor quality originals
7. Work with layers
   1. Create and name layers
   2. Apply adjustment layers
   3. Edit layers
   4. Merge layers
   5. Flatten layers
   6. Organize layers
8. Create layer masks
   1. Edit layer masks
   2. Use one layer to mask another layer
   3. Use a layer to mask multiple layers
9. Save 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 channels and how they contribute to the final image.
10. Color correct images for output
    1. Understand how to use the info palette to read CMYK information.
    2. Understand the proper CMYK color builds for memory colors
    3. Understand ink limits and how it affects the printing process
    4. Understand dot gain
    5. Understand the limitations of the CMYK gamut and how to work with color shift
    6. Understand rendering intents
    7. Demonstrate the ability to color correct images for different outputs (newsprint, high end glossy, and web)
    8. Utilize the various tools in Photoshop to achieve the desired output goals
11. Process and repair pdfs for CMYK output
    1. Extract images for color correction.
    2. Fix 4 color black and overprinting
    3. Convert Pantone colors to CMYK
    4. Demonstrate how to fix atomic regions with Illustrator