(3 credits)Prerequisites:DIGM 2720, ARTA 1204, or permission of instructor. Corequisites:DIGM 4616. Study of advanced raster-based digital imaging and processing. Areas of study will include advanced methods for manipulating and compositing 2-D images, photo enhancement, and digital illustration. Customization of software tools for special effects, painting and image manipulation will be covered. Image design, concept development and creativity, and critical evaluation will be emphasized. (spring)