This course will introduce you to the fundamentals knowledge and techniques of digital painting in Adobe Photoshop. It is designed for beginners and those who have minimal digital painting experience. This class requires completion of ILLUS 2060: Intro to Digital Media (or equivalent course). You will learn the essential skills of painting natural lighting, rendering forms and material surfaces through a variety of painting studies.  and how to  You will apply those skills to effective storytelling.This course will cover the basics of digital painting pipeline, photoshop techniques, and layer management. This introductory course is crucial for those who are interested in pursuing a future career in Visual Development for animation and/or Concept Design for film and games. An advanced companion course will be offered in future semesters. Class time will be used for group critiques, discussions, and demonstrations. Non-majors: You are welcome to enroll on a space-available basis, assuming sufficient experience. if you have not taken ILLUS 2060 but have equivalent experience or coursework, please email jamesyu@cca.edu for a possible override.