- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces you to the Photoshop interface and tools to create or edit graphics and images for use on the web. You will apply colour theory and management knowledge using different colour modes and bit depth. Topics include painting and editing tools, cropping, rotating, creating selections, saving selections in channels, layers, typography, paths, masking, colour correction with curves and levels, and using filters. Photoshop tools will be used in creating graphical web page elements, and designing and aligning image components. You will format image files, optimize images for the web, design and construct a layered graphic, and retouch photographic images.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$697.48 - $710.48 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Apply colour theory principles to demonstrate the correct use of different colour spaces for the web.
- Demonstrate the use of Photoshop tools and panels, including making selections, using layers; selecting, linking, showing/hiding, merging, flattening, editing, copying, moving, deleting and locking layers, adjustment and fill layers as well as layer groups, effects and styles.
- Create digital images using the Photoshop painting tools including the brushes, paint bucket, gradient, pencil, airbrush, shape, and line tools.
- Apply the use of blending modes as well as image manipulation techniques such as, flipping, rotating, cropping and resizing, adding borders or rounded corners to images.
- Correct typography and formatting using the Photoshop type tool and related options.
- Select the correct image file formats for different types of output.
- Optimize images to an appropriate file size and resolution for delivery on the web.
- Design and construct a layered graphic image.
- Edit, retouch, and restore photographic images using different techniques and tools.
- Colour correct images with levels, curves, variations, and colour range tools.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Adobe Photoshop for Web (MDIA 3203) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Web Technologies
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Web Technologies
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MDIA 3203 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 38371
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38371
- Domestic fees $710.48
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Janice Wood
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. You will be expected to meet assignment deadlines according to the schedule on the course outline and directions of the instructor. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of MDIA 3203 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 79246
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 79246
- Domestic fees $697.48
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered entirely online, however, is an asynchronous course which does not require that you meet each week at a specific time. Materials will be posted every week and students are required to check the content posted and submit assignments weekly.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.