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Explain the value of effective digital asset management (DAM) and workflow systems
Assessment Strategies
Verbal and/or Written Product
Criteria
Identify legal challenges in managing client assets
Determine client assets and backup procedures
Describe workflow processes outside of the school environment
Defend the archiving of digital assets
Correlate effective asset management to portfolio development
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Map out individualized digital asset management (DAM) workflow
Assessment Strategies
Presentation, Written Product
Criteria
Use Lightroom Classic software
DAM workflow is organized and scalable
Lightroom Classic catalog and hard drive are organized according instructor guidelines and industry standards
Presentation includes an effective DAM back-up plan
Speak so others can understand
Convey meaning when speaking
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Process raw files
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Quiz
Criteria
Use Lightroom Classic software
Use histogram to inform image manipulation
Use Develop Module for image manipulation
Perform masking
Import images according to instructor guidelines and industry standards
Export images using specific parameters for a desired output
Processing meets guidelines specified by the instructor
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Implement efficiency strategies
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Practice keyboard shortcuts
Process images and printing using the Lightroom Classic Print Module
Move images between Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
Use Photo Merge to merge multiple images
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Demonstrate advanced skill in image manipulation (Photoshop)
Assessment Strategies
Skills Demonstration, Quiz
Criteria
Use Photoshop
Demonstrate effective use of retouching and selection tools
Demonstrate refining of selections
Use a graphics tablet with pen such as a Wacom tablet
Integrate generative technology into commercial photography workflow
Practice keyboard shortcuts
Composite multiple images using refined layer masking
Utilize layer styles
Use layer blending
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Demonstrate advanced file organization for non-destructive editing (Photoshop)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Use Photoshop
Use pen tool and work with paths
Use layer adjustments for color correction, exposure, and contrast
Use smart filters
Use and create smart objects
Perform layer renaming, grouping, flattening, and merging
Create and manipulate layer masks to make global and local adjustments
Save and export images using specific parameters for a desired output
Image editing and workflow meet guidelines specified by the instructor
Identify and perform non-destructive editing techniques
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Create portfolio-quality photographic prints (Photoshop)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Demonstrate effective file management processing
Demonstrate effective resizing and resampling
Use sharpening tools
Use professional quality photo printers
Navigate process (steps) of managing print settings and printer profiles
Complete test prints to identify any mismatch in color or contrast from screen to print
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Demonstrate advanced skill in DAM, image editing, and workflow (Capture One Pro)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Navigate software interface and customization effectively
Use layers and masks for DAM and non-destructive editing
Use tools for adjusting color correction, exposure, and contrast
Use layers and masks to make global and local adjustments
Use retouching tools such as cloning and healing
Use culling tools and annotations
Export images using specific parameters for a desired output
Image editing and workflow meet guidelines specified by the instructor
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Compare different software options for specific tasks (Capture One Pro and Lightroom Classic)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Identify strengths and weaknesses of software in relationship to specific tasks
Comparison includes analysis of color management performance
Comparison includes analysis of resizing and cropping performance
Comparison includes analysis of exposure correction performance