Syllabus
Digital Imaging I

Digital Imaging I

ARTC-1302

Credit Fall 2020
08/24/2020 - 12/13/2020

Course Information

Section 004
Distance Learning
ONL DIL
Ann Kennedy

Section 004
Laboratory
ONL DIL
Ann Kennedy

Section 005
Distance Learning
TTh 15:00 - 15:55
DLS DIL
Ann Kennedy

Section 005
Laboratory
TTh 15:55 - 17:40
DLS DIL
Ann Kennedy

Office Hours

No office hours have been entered for this term

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a very time intensive class. Review the course subject carefully before you enroll in the class. If we were in the classroom, this is an 8 hour and 20 minutes a week class. As we are a Hybrid class you can expect that this class will take 8 - 16 hours a week; 8 hours for students who are familiar with Adobe Photoshop, 16+ hours for students who are unfamiliar with Adobe products.

To successfully complete the course, you’ll need access to a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software*, a high speed internet connection, a webcam, and a microphone.

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and specify different graphics file formats for print and web.
  • Distinguish image resolution from resolution of input and output devices.
  • Explain bit depth and image modes (bitmap, grayscale, RGB and CMYK).
  • Edit using retouching tools (healing brush, clone tool, patch tool) to use in composites.
  • Master the selection tools (wand, marquee, lasso, quick selection).
  • Demonstrate proficiency with layers (naming, organizing sets, styles, adjustment layers).
  • Demonstrate proficiency creating and editing masks (Quick, channels, layers, clipping).
  • Distinguish between vector and raster graphics.
  • Use the pen tool as a selection device, to create shape layers, and for vector masks.
 

Course Requirements

Course Description

Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. (WECM) This is a solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop with specific attention to practical applications to include preparing images for print (halftone theory) and web output. Gain proficiency with Adobe Photoshop panels, image editing, selections, layers, masks, and paths. Introduction to layer styles, type effects, and filters. Encourages creative studio skills.

Prerequisite

None

Course Rationale

Digital Imaging 1 is a foundation course using industry standard imaging software to help prepare students in the following specializations: graphic design, graphic arts technology, interactive design and motion graphics. Production and technical skills are reinforced through project-based assignments. Students are provided an opportunity to obtain real life experiences. Practicing professionals may upgrade their job skills.

Instructional Methodology

Demonstrations/presentations/tutorials followed by independent lab work and “real world”, hands- on projects. Opportunity is provided for lab and online students to have discussion, exchange ideas and share projects. (Recorded tutorials and links to material in Blackboard)

Grading System

90 —100 =A, 80 —89 =B, 70 —79 =C 60 —69 =D, 59 and less =F


Resource Files/Journal               5%

Assignments Mini projects        20%

Quizzes                                    10%

Competency Projects               45%

Capstone Project                     20%


Passing Grade Policy:Effective September 2005 “Ds” are not accepted as a passing grade within the Visual Communication Department courses. Students receiving a grade of D must retake the course to receive credit and to progress to the next level course. Students who made a D prior to September 2005 will be allowed to proceed to the next level course.

 

Supplies

Online sections: Internet access (high speed recommended) and your ACC email is essential. Adobe Photoshop CC. Recommend access to digital camera and/ scanner. For ACC special pricing on Adobe software visit: https://www.austincc.edu/adobe-creative-cloud-acc. Follow the link to Kivuto the ACC online software portal.

 

Readings

See Course Subjects for specific readings:

Textbook

Adobe Classroom in a Book Photoshop CC (CIB) (release 2019*) by Adobe Press: ISBN: 978-0135261781

Optional Supplementary Text

Photoshop CC for Windows and Macintosh Visual QuickStart Guide by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas.

Library Resource Centers

Review Print Magazine, Communication Arts Magazine, Photoshop User Magazine and others. In addition, the library has stock photo files. See this url for Library services for the Visual Communication Department: http://researchguides.austincc.edu/viscom

Useful URLs: http://tv.adobe.com/, https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html/ various Youtube channels such as PHlearn.com, PTC, Piximperfect and Yes! I am a designer.

Course Subjects

Each competency includes textbook readings/doings, followerd by Department designed practices, a mini-project assignment and a major project that includes journal entries and sharing. Students are expected to research 3 Photoshop (PS) Tutorials from the web before completeing each Major project. There are 6 subject matter quizzes plus an orientation quiz/

 

Competency 1

Competency 1.1

Competency 1.1: Discover Photoshop Work Area and File Formats

Textbook reading: Overview of course/Orientation: Syllabus, course outline, student information sheets and introductions. Software, equipment. Review OS X Interface & ACC Lab Setup. Set up student folders.

Textbook reading:Getting Started Overview. Lesson 1 CC: Getting to Know the Photoshop Work Area 

Topics in textbook include: Reset default Prefs; Application Frame; Windows; Tools Panel- Selecting; Zooming; Hidden tools; Panel-Adjustments; Selected Area; Tool Properties/Options; Working with Panels-menus; Undoing-History; Panel location, expanding, collapsing; Workspace. PS Online HELP.

Department designed practices: File Formats with Contact Sheet

Assignment 1.1: Making Contact Sheets

Quiz 1 Photoshop Interface, Navigation and File Formats

Competency 1.2: Apply Basic Photo Corrections

Textbook reading: Lesson 2 CC: Basic Photo Correction

Topics: Resolution Monitor & Image Size (Pixel Size and Image View); Crop/Straighten Canvas Size; Adjustment panel-Curves, Levels Adjustment Layers; Spot Healing; Content Aware Patch; Clone Stamp; Content Aware Patch; Smart Sharpen.

Textbook reading: Lesson 5 CC: Quick Fixes (Extra Credit-Optional)

Topics: Correcting Red Eye; Blurring; Creating a Panorama; Correct Distortion; Alignment; Content Aware Move; Adjusting Perspective; Camera Shake.

Department designed practices: Image vs. Document Size, Retouching-Healing Brush and Patch Tool, Editing Scanned Images

Assignment 1.2: Retouching Images

Quiz 2 Image Size, Editing.

Competency 1.3: Use Photoshop Selections and Layers

Textbook reading: Lesson 3 CC: Working with Selections

Topics: Selections: Geometric, Freehand, Edge based, Color based: Quick-Moving; Selection Marquee-Moving, Magic Wand; Lasso Tool-Rotating; Magnetic Lasso; Resize-copy; Cropping.

Textbook reading: Lesson 4 CC: Layer Basics

Topics: Naming Layers; Viewing; Rearranging; Opacity, Blend Modes; Transform; Gradient Layer; Type Layer; Character Styles; Layer Styles; Adjustment Layers with Clipping Masks; Combining and Flattening Layers; Layer Comps.

Department designed practices: Refine Edge, Layer Comps

Assignment 1.3: Selections and Layers with Melon Head

C1 Journal: Planning C1 Major Project Crazy Character as well as 3 PS Tutorials posted 

Make Journal entry about Photoshop Tutorials

Project 1: Using Selections and Layers to create a character with Images provided.

C1 Project 1 Project I presentations/Share Project in Discussion Board

Quiz 3 Basic Retouching, Layers, Selections

Competency 2

Textbook reading: Lesson 6 CC: Masks and Channels

Topics: Properties-Refine Mask; Definitions: Alpha, Layer, Vector, Clipping, Channel Masks; Quick Masks; Refine Edge; Alpha Channels as selection device and storage area.

Department designed practices: Mask Borders, Layer Masks, Refine Mask, Clipping Masks

C3 Assignment Mini-project: “Relax”

C2 Journal: Planning C2 Major Project Visual PUN as well as 3 PS Tutorials posted 

Project 2: Using masks and images to illustrate a pun. Students acquire images. Discuss Copyright and Attribution.

C2 Project Visual PUN presentations/Share Project in Discussion Board

Quiz 4 - Masking

Competency 3

Textbook reading: Lesson 7 CC: Typographic Design

Topics: Guides; Clipping Mask; Layer Style Inner Shadow; Type on Path; Tool Tips Kost; Warping type; Paragraphs; Type and Paragraph Styles; Type Tips Kost; Character panel Size, Style, Tracking, All caps; Rulers and Guides; Paragraph panel; Vertical Type; Formatting type.

Textbook reading: Lesson 8 CC: Vector Drawing Techniques

Topics: Bitmap vs. Raster vs. Vector; Drawing with Pen: Straight lines, Curves, Complex, Tracing Shape; editing anchors and segments; Naming (saving) vs. Work Paths; Convert Path to a Shape; Shape Layers; Add/Subtract to Shape; Selection vs. Direct Selection Tools; Custom Shape; Smart Objects.

Department designed practices: Type Formatting,  Pen as Vector Mask & Selection, Vector Shapes

C3 Assignment: Mini-Project: “Picasso”

C3 Journal: Planning C3 Major Project WORD PLAY as well as 3 PS Tutorials posted 

Project 2: Using masks and images to illustrate a pun. Students acquire images. Discuss Copyright and Attribution.

C3 Project WORD PLAY presentations/Share Project in Discussion Board

Quiz 5 -  Vectors, pen and type

Capstone Competency

Textbook reading: Lesson 9 CC: Advance Compositing

Topics: Arranging Layers; Transformation; Smart Filters-Liquify; Painting Layer; Color Blend mode (tinting); Adding Background; Merging visible layers; History, Applying filters and effects; Up-scaling low res image; Saving Image.

Department designed practices: Worksheet; Image Types, and Resolution: topics include Image Basics: Image types: line art, grayscale, color and bit depth. Halftone Screen (LPI frequency. Image resolution for output: print and web. Scaling and proportion. Grayscale Conversion practice

Textbook reading: Lesson 13 CCPreparing Files for the Web

Topics: Creating Buttons: Using Layer groups, duplicating; Automating tasks; Adobe Generator-File size parameters. 

CC Assignment: Mini-Project: Repurpose Poster adn Websplachscreen

CC Journal: Planning CC Major Project Movie Poster as well as 3 PS Tutorials posted 

Movie Poster/ Web Page Project: Create a movie ad poster that will be A) down-sampled, converted to grayscale for a newspaper ad. B) Reformatted for a web page splash screen using same design elements. There will be intermediate due dates for this project.

Movie Project Presentations

Quiz 6 Review