- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Digital Darkroom explores the fundamentals of working with digital images acquired from capture, with a focus on the image optimization process within Adobe Photoshop CC. This course will demonstrate how to produce a high quality image that can be reproduced for multiple purposes. Topics include colour theory as it relates to digital images, processing camera RAW files, non-destructive workflow within Photoshop CC, making selections, and working with layer masks. Course delivery is a lecture/lab format with in-class exercises providing hands-on experience.
Domestic fees
$526.45 - $531.87 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Process camera RAW files with Photoshop CC’s RAW processing interface.
- Process .jpg files in Photoshop CC using a non-destructive workflow.
- Work with the appropriate file format depending on its content and usage.
- Maximize the tonal range and correct a colour cast in a digital image.
- Create detailed selections using the pen tool and refine edge tool.
- Work with layers; Layer Blending modes and Layer Styles.
- Apply non-destructive processing with layer masks and adjustment layers.
- Perform non-destructive image retouching in Photoshop CC.
- Composite multiple images together in Photoshop CC.
- Apply colour theory as it relates to digital images and working with colour modes.
- Crop, rotate, and resize images to meet specific requirements.
- Export files from Photoshop CC for web use and print production.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Digital Darkroom (MDIA 2012) 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
- Digital Photography
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MDIA 2012 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 43426
Dates
Thu Oct 24 - Thu Nov 28
- 6 weeks
- CRN 43426
- Domestic fees $531.87
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 - Nov 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. 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 2012 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 77221
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Feb 10
- 6 weeks
- CRN 77221
- Domestic fees $526.45
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Feb 10 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. 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 part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-part-time-student-3130/
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.