PHOT 181 - Photo Editing: Lightroom and Photoshop

    Recent Professors
    Amanda Dean Dahlgren, Gary Holley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PHOT 143 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHOT 181
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a hands-on study of photographic image editing. Emphasis is placed on industry-standard tools and techniques to enhance, manipulate, retouch, and composite images, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Topics include developing a consistent workflow that includes image acquisition, organization, editing, output, and archiving. This course is designed for photography majors and those seeking career opportunities in photography or digital image editing.
    Usually Held
    Wed 5:00pm–7:00pm