This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and foundational skills to learn the basic design and digital image and photo editing tools, using a raster-based image editor. Students will learn basic design principles and best practices employed in the visual design industry. The course provides a hands-on approach to planning, designing and creating print pages using digital imaging software for the development of a portfolio. Skills acquired in this course will serve as a foundation for additional training in digital media design. (FT)