Course Code: GDPW 112
Academic Year: 2025-2026
In this course, students will develop a working knowledge of Photoshop and all of its composition tools techniques for graphic design, multimedia design, and print production. This introductory course is the first step toward developing an understanding of the application and its position in the industry. The focus will be on using Photoshop to manipulate images and letterforms to create rich raster compositions that are optimized for press and for digital spaces. The course will also explore how Photoshop links to other programs in the Adobe Creative Suite and its role in the graphic design workflow.