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(a)	Create an artistic, engaging composition using a digital image editing tool.
(b)	Use various hardware (e.g., tracking ball, stylus, mouse, touch screen) to become familiar with the feel and control of digital canvas tools in editing software.
(c)	Apply a range of fill techniques, including pencil, paint brush, spray can, spot, whole fill, and partial fill, to add dimension to digital images.
(d)	Sketch and shade a variety of forms using various digital imaging tools.
(e)	Experiment with the digital editing tools to create optical effects such as soft shading, fading, monochromatic, hard shading and motion.
(f)	Use digital editing tools to add detail to compositions.
(g)	Differentiate between raster and vector images and explain when one image is preferred over the other.
(h)	Differentiate among the uses of different digital graphics formats (e.g., jpegs, gifs, png, bmp) and apply to images as appropriate.

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Resources

R010845

The Photoshop Toolbox: Essential Techniques for Mastering Layer Masks, Brushes, and Blend Modes

This book introduces the techniques used to edit photographs using Adobe Photoshop. By following the step-by-step instructions in the book and using the downloadable files from the website link, the learner is invited to experiment with simple to more complex techniques and consider how they might be applied in other projects.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $39.95 USD

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021

R023208

National Geographic Photo Basics: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Great Photography

This easy-to-follow book guides the user through camera basics and techniques that help beginners develop knowledge and skill related to composition, exposure, light, colour and texture. Strategies for approaching specific photographic genres are also explored.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 16, 2022

R049093

100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design

This reference book explores 100 designs by various artists from different eras that have influenced the world of graphic design. Each design is displayed on a two-page layout that includes historical background.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $26.00

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R010848

The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit

This resource explains Adobe Photoshop with a chapter dedicated to Illustrator and one to InDesign for Windows and Mac computer users. The tools in the program are described, and this information could be daunting for a novice user. Each chapter provides an assignment with the steps needed to complete the project. At the end of each chapter, there are review questions and some extra projects that require access to the accompanying website. There are many screen shots included to offer support while using this resource.

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Media and Formats : Book

Price : $187.95

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R010916

The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book for CS6 and CC(2nd ed.)

This book is designed for an intermediate to advanced user of Adobe Design and is specific to those using Adobe Illustrator CC 2019. It offers practical tips and techniques from top illustrator artists to create a variety of graphics.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $59.99 USD

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R010849

Web Design. Introductory(6th ed.)

This textbook could serve a novice learning about websites and design. It uses accessible language to provide the reader with basic terminology and general information on designing a website. There are examples of modern and relevant web designs throughout the resource. It also has engaging questions for further inquiry on related topics as well as review questions and quizzes.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $194.95

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R104065

The Photoshop Elements 2020 Book for Digital Photographers

This resource guides the user to use the Photoshop tools and features and could be used as a reference tool for specific technical questions or as a tutorial. There are informative sections on digital photography, graphic design and digital images that guide the user through projects such as image correction of lighting, skin correction, portraits and landscapes, as well as composition creation of posters or similar projects.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $49.99

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021

R015351

Graphic Design School: The Principles and Practice of Graphic Design(7th ed.)

This chapter book is divided into two parts. The first part has four chapters on design principles such as research, composition, typography, and colour. The second part explores practices such as tools and technologies, print production and presentations, and web design. There is a suggested assignment at the end of each chapter.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $57.99 USD

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021

R010922

Digital Painting in Photoshop: Industry Techniques for Beginners

This resource offers an introduction on the basics of digital painting and the tools used in Photoshop followed by three in-depth expert tutorials to guide the user through the digital painting process in a detailed but accessible manner. Throughout the book there are shortcuts, tip boxes and icons to indicate the availability of downloadable resources.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $53.52

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021

R103958

Adobe Photoshop 2020 Release: Classroom in a Book

This book is the official 2020 training workbook from Adobe for Photohshop. The visual prompts and instructions guide the user through projects that range from image correction of lighting, skin correction, portraits, and landscapes to composition creation of posters and related projects.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $47.99 USD

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021