Course Syllabus
Spring 2010
Course Name: Digital Imaging
Course Number: GD107
MEETING TIMES: Monday, 12:30pm-4:50pm
Prerequisites: CIS100
CREDIT HOURS: 3 quarter credits
CONTACT HOURS: 22 Lecture Hours, 22 Lab Hours
COURSE LENGTH: 11 weeks
Description: Students develop basic image manipulation skills in a raster-based computer environment. Emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of scanning, color management, photo retouching, imaging, special effects, and filters and masks.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Create graphics using image manipulation software
· Describe and apply the major steps in the “imaging chain”
· Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform complex image selection tasks.
· Control image characteristics (size, mode, dpi, etc.).
· Manipulate and edit a digital image using appropriate image editing software.
· Produce B&W and/or color illustrations
· Use a digital camera to capture images for use in a raster-based computer application
· Save documents using the appropriate specialized file formats
· Select/apply filters and layers using appropriate menus, tools and commands.
· Prepare imagery for proofing and/or final outputting at a service bureau or other supplier.
Use and manage computer hardware peripherals for input, output, and storage
· Operate different kinds of peripheral hardware, including printers, scanners, external drives, and Wacom tablets
Operate a computer
· Correlate keyboard functions with menu operations
Apply principles of color theory
· Apply color theory in the scanning, manipulating, and outputting of imagery
· Compare and contrast additive and subtractive color theory
Identify and define which color theories apply to different input/output devices
REQUIRED BOOKS & MATERIALS:
Textbook: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book
Portable Hard Drive or Flash Drive to save your files.
Recommended: Wacom Tablet.
INSTRUCTOR: Sheffield Abella
PHONE: 702.369.9944
EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OFFICE HOURS: I will be available after class, from 4:50PM to 5:50PM.
GRADING: 93-100 A 77-79 C+
90-92 A- 74-76 C
87-89 B+ 70-73 C-
84-86 B 67-69 D+
80-83 B- 60-66 D
< 60 F
Midterm (project or exam) 20%
Final (project or exam) 20%
Assignments
- In class 10%
- Homework 10%
Professionalism 20%
Quizzes 20%
A grade of “A” represents superior work that goes above and beyond the requirements of the course. “A” work shows creativity and insight.
A grade of “B” represents good, solid work with clear improvement over the duration of the course. “B” work meets all course requirements.
A grade of “C” represents work that meets course requirements, but fails to demonstrate significant improvement. “C” work is considered average.
A grade of “D” represents work that in one or more ways fails to meet the requirements of the course, but meets the basic competencies required and is reasonable enough to pass.
A grade of “F” represents general failure to meet the requirements and competencies of the course.
Housekeeping Items: (NOTE: Please understand that every instructor has different and unique policies governing their classroom environment.)
1) NO EATING OR DRINKING IN THE CLASSROOMS AND LABS! Anyone caught in violation of this policy will be asked to leave the classroom.
2) Class time is designated to set direction, to allow for discussion and demonstration of new concepts and techniques and to give critiques and feedback on work done to date. It is not expected that students will complete assigned projects during class hours. For this class you should anticipate spending a minimum of 4 hours per week outside of class completing assignments. If you plan to work at school please check class and lab schedules for available space. Students are responsible for submitting all work on the syllabus regardless of whether they are reminded in class or not. Reading the syllabus is the student's responsibility
3) Absenteeism – According to school policy, you WILL be withdrawn from the school if you are absent 21 CONSECUTIVE calendar days. Make up work may be accepted with mitigating circumstances. By attending class you ensure a richer educational experience, hence it is strongly recommended that you attend all classes and keep me informed to the contrary.
4) Tardiness – Please be mindful that you are being prepared for real world industry, in which tardiness is rarely tolerated. Please take this into consideration and be on time to class. If possible, I would appreciate if you could let me know in advance when you are going to be tardy. Even if I don’t get your message in time, I will see it after class and acknowledge it.
5) Testing Policy – If you expect to be absent on exam days, you may arrange to take the exam up to a week early. Exams cannot be taken after the exam date.
6) Midterm and Final Exams – Whether an exam, project or paper, please note that make ups may be allowed with mitigating circumstances but, may be more difficult than the original midterm or final.
7) LATE WORK – late work is not accepted. Work is considered late at any time after it was due to be turned in, whether this would be 1 minute or 1 week. However, there will be opportunities to do extra credit for any work missed.
8) Cheating and Plagiarism – NOT ALLOWED and will result in an F. There is no flexibility here.
9) Breaks – Classes that meet on campus will meet for the first 100 minutes then receive a 20 minutes break. Afterward, there will be a 10-minute break for each 50 minutes of class time.
10) Etiquette – Please be mindful of your peers in class and be respectful of others at all times. This includes raising your hands in class and keeping your cell phones and beepers on vibrate or silent mode. Please return phone calls on break and outside the building to be respectful of others working.
11) www.myaicampus.com – All students are required to maintain an active school e-mail account. Student email, grade reports, unofficial schedules, unofficial transcripts and other necessary services can only be accessed through wwwmyaicampus.com, not through the registrar.
12) Students should check their class schedule on their www.myaicampus.com account the first day of class.
13) Contacting the Instructor – You can use email, voicemail or set up an appointment to contact your instructor. If the instructor doesn’t respond to your messages within 24 hours, please assume that they didn’t get the message and try again.
14) Required textbooks must be obtained by the second class meeting. Textbooks for your class are available from the bookstore. If a textbook is delayed, alternate instructions for obtaining your textbook will be provided.
15) Dress Code – Students must abide by the dress code as defined in the catalog and/or Culinary Lab Guidelines.
16) Children – No children or guests are allowed in class or unattended on campus at any time.
17) Student Survey – each quarter The Art Institute of Las Vegas conducts various surveys to ensure proper feedback from the student body. Some classes may be selected to participate in this very important survey and may take time from class to complete. These surveys include but are not limited to IDEA survey, midquarter survey and student satisfaction survey. Typically the IDEA survey occurs week 9 and the midquarter occurs anywhere from week 3 to week 6.
18) ID Badges - ID badges are required when in The Art Institute and must be visible upon your person at all times. You are provided with an ID card that is used for various purposes for the duration of your program: for using the facilities, for registering for classes, for use of the Learning Resource Center, for checking out training equipment, for participation in certain student activities and social events, for presentation to some retailers, theaters, and restaurants that offer special discounts to those who hold a student ID card.
19) eCompanion – This class uses eCompanion as a tool to help each student be more successful. You will be able to access class resources at any time via eCompanion platform. Moreover, I will be posting grades and other important information regarding the class which will be to your benefit.
20) You will need to utilize the Library for research and reference throughout the quarter. The library is a valuable source for finding design ideas that will be needed for this course, i.e.: inspiration and design fundamentals for mid-term and final projects; locating popular trends in design, illustration and photography, referencing past award winning designs which may be used as a guide; identifying benchmarks or referencing competent design works.
21) On-line tutoring is available for all students at:
ADA Statement:
It is the policy of The Art Institute of Las Vegas not to discriminate against qualified students with a documented disability in its educational programs, activities or services. If you have a disability-related need for accommodations in this class, contact the Disability Services Office at (702) 369-9944 ext. 8550, 2350 Corporate Circle Drive, Henderson, NV 89074.
Weekly Outline
Week 1: Intro to Adobe, Adobe products, basic Photoshop selection tools
-Move tool, Marquee tool, freeform lasso tool, wand tool (not quick select), add to/subtract from selection areas
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 2: Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
Week 3: NavNavigation tools, Navigator palette, transform tools
-pan, zoom, navigation shortcuts, Adobe
Bridge, History palatte, polygonal & magnetic lasso tool
Eraser tools, antiAliasing, color modes and extract filter
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 4: Contextual options palette, Layer palette, layer effects
Plug-ins(Alien skin, etc) Lab time for Midterm project.
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 5: Midterm exam, Midterm exam review.
Online Final: E-companion.
Week 6: Holiday: President's Day. (No School)
Week 7: Brush palette, layer masks
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 8: Text tools, text layers, resolution, Image Size & Canvas Size dialog boxes
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 9: Shape tool. Slices. Creating hyperlinks, basic web pages
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 10: Lab time for final project. Review for final exam
Online Quiz: E-companion.
Week 11: Final Exam
Online Final: E-companion.
Schedule subject to change according to classroom needs
Learning-Centered Course Syllabus Components. Photoshop is one of my favorite favorite applications to use. I rely on it heavily and I expect you will come to do so as well. To that end, I use my website, www.sheff.com, to supplement e-companion and my in-class lectures. This is intended to help students who may have missed classes get caught up to speed.
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