COURSE OUTLINE

ART 195  Topics in Photoshop Applications

Fall 2004 (3 credits)

DIVISION:  Engineering and Industrial Technologies

CURRICULA: Printing Technology

PREREQUISITE: None

CLASS SCHEDULE: Tues., 6:00-8:30 EIT 026 (August 24-Dec. 2)

Instructor: Shirley Cadmus, part-time lecturer

Email:  artamiga@person.net

Office hours: 1/2 hr. before each class

Website: http://www.potsnpixels.com (then Photoshop>DCC ART 195)

REQUIRED MATERIALS: notebook, pen/pencil, USB (flash) Drive (These can be purchased in the book store for 36.95-49.99) A glossary and other references will be used from the website listed above.

 COURSE CONTENT:

A) Introduction, short history

B) Importing images into Photoshop

C) Saving images to the usb drive

            D) Resizing, cropping and resolution

E) Image enhancements and corrections

F) Understanding and adjusting the Histogram

G) Using layers and adjustment layers

H.) Cut/paste

1.) Color, colorizing a grayscale image

J.) Gradients

K.) Using Type

L) Combine type and graphics

M) Picture package

N) Turn photographs into art, illustrations

O) Contact sheet

P) Filters

 ATTENDANCE: It is mandatory that each student be present at each class meeting to develop maximum skills. Three or more absences may result in a failing grade will be given. Last date to withdraw with refund: Sept. 2.Last day to withdraw with a “W” grade: Oct. 22. NO CLASS: NOV 2 (ELECTION DAY)

NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN LAB CLASSES.

 EVALUATION:

Classwork assignments, attendance, quizzes, projects and the final portfolio will be averaged The grading system will be either Pass/Fail or grade, as requested by the student.

94-100=A, 88-93=B, 75-87=C, 66-74=D

MAKE-UP WORK

I am planning to post all lessons on the website. If you are unable to come to class due to illness or emergency please find the missed lesson online and complete work outside of class.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:

            If you are a student who needs special ADA-related accommodations, please inform the DCC ADA Counselor at 434-797-8564. All information is confidential.

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

            Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic work in this class. Acts of dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, or inappropriately using the work of others to satisfy course requirements will not be tolerated.