1. Analog and Digital Cameras  History of Digital cameras  Advantages and Disadvantages / Similarities and Differences of both types of cameras  Types and levels of digital cameras

2. Image resolution and print, monitor or WEB output  Pixels, bit depth, image measurements (dpi, ppi, lpi)  File formats appropriate to specific output

3. Digital camera images and scanning  Types of scanners  Setting the resolution of the scan

4. File formats and storage media  Formats available in the camera  List the currently available for storage media

5. Monitor calibration and color management  Calibration techniques  Color modes, modes, profiles and management for image workflow from concept to final product  RGB or CYMK

6. Image Correction  Image editing in Photoshop  Image modes  Adjusting for brightness, contrast, color balance and color correction  Use of layers, channels, history, curves in Photoshop

7. Service bureaus  What are they and why would they be used?  Electronic transfer and correct file formats

8. Image editing  Special effects using Photoshop  Creating color separations, halftones and screens  Preparing images for output

9. Copyright  What is intellectual property and copyright?  Embedding watermarks and copyright information  Provessional photograhic and design business practices  Copyright in other countries

10. Additive vs Subtractive color  Comparision of digital and film color