10203141Digital Color Workflow
Course Information
Description
Basic introduction to additive and subtractive color theory using digital color principles. Digital image capture, manipulation and output will be covered, along with basic color management principles and techniques.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate light-based color mixing (RGB)
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration in Studio Lab, Digital Image
    Criteria
    Identify the primary colors (red, green, blue) of a digital image file in Photoshop by using Level Adjustment
    Use Additive mixing with Photoshop’s Level Adjustment
    Start with darkness (black) and adds light to create color
    Image is color adjusted effectively
    Identify the RGB system in photography (screens, digital displays, stage lighting)

  2. Adjust a print image using a pigment-based color mixing process (CMYK)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Print
    Criteria
    Identify pigments, dyes, and inks
    Use Photoshop adjustment layer to correct color, brightness, and/or darkness of image
    Print is adjusted to match the original screen image
    Print is saved as a separate file

  3. Use current image editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
    Assessment Strategies
    Given Digital Image, Scenario
    Criteria
    Adapt to new features in Photoshop
    Manipulate color with Curves
    Change color with Hue/Saturation
    Adjust color with Vibrance
    Adjust at least three images
    Communicate with mock client about editing limitations (per instructor guidelines)
    Identify ethical boundaries within editing

  4. Use advanced color adjustment techniques in Lightroom
    Assessment Strategies
    Given Digital Image, Scenario
    Criteria
    Adapt to new features in Lightroom
    Apply editing techniques to images
    Work with the Adjustment Brush in Lightroom
    Use the Radial and Graduated filters in Lightroom
    Work with the Color Grading function in Lightroom

  5. Manage color across different monitors
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration in Studio
    Criteria
    Use Calibrite Display Pro HL Colorimeter device
    Apply device to monitor
    Apply calibration on to monitor
    Adjust the software to produce accurate color

  6. Explore basic theory governing light and color
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration in Studio, Portrait Photograph
    Criteria
    Use RGB
    Using studio lighting equipment
    Use continuous lights
    Use strobe lighting
    Apply color gel onto light source to modify color of subject
    Portrait shows evidence of modified color

  7. Apply studio strobe lighting techniques to subjects: adding primary colors (RGB)
    Assessment Strategies
    Project: Three Images, Skill Demonstration in Studio
    Criteria
    Use supplied studio strobe system
    Images are of the same subject
    Red color gel is added to front of strobe / light source
    Green color gel is added to front of strobe / light source
    Blue color gel is added to front of strobe / light source

  8. Apply studio strobe lighting techniques to a portrait: mix 2-3 colors
    Assessment Strategies
    Project: One Image, Skill Demonstration in Studio
    Criteria
    Use supplied studio strobe system
    Use a backdrop
    Image is a portrait of a person
    Image shows effective use of a two to three color mix
    Project two to three colors onto same subject
    Subject is illuminated with two to three colors
    Use a minimum of two light sources

  9. Explore color harmony and the psychology of color
    Assessment Strategies
    Project: Three Images, Critique
    Criteria
    Explain common color meanings with their emotional or psychological reactions
    Subject is a combination of your choice
    Use complimentary color that work together in harmony
    Use contrasting colors
    Differentiate warm and cool colors
    Critique response identifies warm and cool colors
    Critique response identifies your emotional or psychological reactions such as energy, elegance, calm
    Respond (verbal) to presented colors during critique

  10. Produce a six-print portfolio of your work with a variety of print sizes
    Assessment Strategies
    Project: Six Small Prints, One Large Print Portfolio, Presentation
    Criteria
    Select your best six prints
    Use the small and large format inkjet printer
    Use the Lightroom print modules (make a print, organize, process)
    Settings have been applied effectively to prints
    Compare saturation of different photo papers
    Profile is applied to images effectively
    Presentation includes a display of portfolio images
    Verbal presentation includes intention of each image
    Verbal presentation includes description of colors and if they match intention

  11. Prepare files for use online
    Assessment Strategies
    Project: 10 Images
    Criteria
    Select 10 of your images
    Resize images in order for effective upload
    Image pixel-based resolution quality is maintained
    Determine file format
    Image size and resolution match intended display proportions
    Use Lightroom or Photoshop
    Crop Tool is used effectively
    Save and export images using a batch process

  12. Participate in a peer / group critique
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product and/or oral presentation (feedback on peer work)
    Criteria
    Evaluate peer artifact using provided criteria for basis of judgment
    Respond to/write feedback to peer in language that is inclusive and respectful
    Feedback identifies areas that meet criteria
    Feedback identifies areas that need improvement according to criteria
    Respond to the feedback and interpretations offered by peers and instructor