SYLLABUS

TOPICS IN: PHOTOSHOP APPLICATIONS PART 1

DIVISION:  Engineering and Industrial Technologies        FALL 2004

CURRICULA: Printing Technology

ART 195 Photoshop Applications Part 1

CREDIT HOURS: 3

I COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduces the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop in the creation and manipulation of electronic images. Students will gain experience in practical and creative applications of the software.  Individual projects will include the use of digital equipment such as scanners, digital cameras, and output devices.

II RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO CURRICULAR OBJECTIVES:

Digital imagery is found everywhere in our visually oriented society. A working knowledge of Photoshop will enable students to understand and create these images.

    Prerequisites: None, but some knowledge of computer basics, photography, use of a digital camera and/or design principles would be helpful.

Ill COURSE CONTENT:

A. Introduction and history

B. Import images into Photoshop

C.        Enhance and correct images

D. Prepare images for print and internet

E. Use of Photoshop tools and techniques

F. Create, manipulate and use text

G. Combine text and graphics

H. Practical applications: photography, graphic design, artistic, illustration, web design

I. Recognize and use appropriate vocabulary terms

J. Prepare a portfolio of work

IV LEARNER OUTCOMES AND

V EVALUATION

1.The student will use appropriate vocabulary terms……….periodic quizzes

2.The student will import images from cd’s, jumpdrives, the web, digital cameras,

and the WWW……classroom observations

3. The student will use Photoshop tools and techniques to correct, enhance, combine and

resize images………..critique

4. The student will create files which incorporate image and text….. Critique

5. The student will prepare a portfolio of finished works….. graded and discussed by the

teacher.

VI THIS COURSE SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES AND

OBJECTIVES:

SCHEV COMPETENCIES:

            WRITING: Students will create and use text which is appropriate to the purpose

and intended audience. Correct spelling is essential in the creation of visual media.

            ORAL COMMUNICATION: Students will use appropriate vocabulary to describe

and evaluate their work.

            CRITICAL THINKING: Students will organize information and understand how

to use the appropriate tools and techniques to present it in a logical way.

            QUANTITATIVE REASONING: Students will manipulate image resolution and

pixels to explore image measurement concepts.

            INFORMATION LITERACY: Students will be aware of the ethical and legal restraints

on appropriate information, software and image use.

DCC EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

            COMMUNICATION: Students will listen to and watch demonstrations objectively

 and speak effectively.

            LEARNING SKILLS: Students will draw from knowledge learned in class to analyze

 solutions to a problem and make their own decisions.

            CRITICAL THINKING: Students will demonstrate the ability to function in an

independent, self-directed manner.

            INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND HUMAN RELATIONS: Students will work

 together to promote understanding of the software and hardware skills needed to succeed

in the classroom situation. Students will display a concern for ethics and social responsibility.

            COMPUTER SKILLS: Students will be able to use appropriate computer technology.

            UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY: Students will understand major developments

in technology in relationship to their field of study.