Syllabus
Digital Imaging I

Digital Imaging I

ARTC-1302

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

Course Information

Section 006
Distance Learning
MW 18:00 - 18:55
DLS DIL
Tamara Nelson

Section 006
Laboratory
MW 18:55 - 20:40
DLS DIL
Tamara Nelson

Office Hours

No office hours have been entered for this term

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.

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.

Challenge to ARTC 1302:

Students cannot be currently or previously enrolled in the Digital Imaging I class they are challenging. Challenge test forms may be picked up in Admissions. Admissions will confirm whether the student has been previously enrolled. The form needs to be signed by the department chair and documented by David Tobey, the instructor who is supervising the test. David Tobey can be reached at is 223-4878 or through email at dtobey@austincc.edu. There is a fee to take the challenge test for credit.

Google Drive and Blackboard

All students at ACC have access to Google Drive. This is an excellent alternative to for backing up you work that could be accessible from any location. Google Drive is not fail safe. As with USB drives, be sure to download work at your computer for editing. Do not work on-line. You may also share your work with your instructor which could be an alternative to Blackboard uploads. Please verify usage with your instructor.

Instructional Methodology

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

Readings

Pre-Requisite: None

Required Text and Materials
Adobe Photoshop CC (2020 release) Classroom in a Book by Adobe Press, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-644799-3
Note: Adobe Press has a web edition of the textbook that includes interactive features like videos and quizzes: https://www.adobepress.com/store/adobe-photoshop-classroom-in-a-book-2020-release-9780136447993


Optional Supplementary Text:

Visual QuickStart Guide by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas Photoshop (your version) for Windows and Macintosh.


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 Dept: http://researchguides.austincc.edu/viscom


Useful URLs

http://tv.adobe.com/, https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html/, http://www.planetphotoshop.com/.

Supplies

High-speed Internet access and your ACC email are essential for online sections. Adobe Photoshop CC software is required. Recommend access to digital camera and/ scanner.

For ACC special pricing on Adobe software visit: http://www.adobe.com/education.edu.html



 

Course Subjects

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.

Competencies

  • Competency 1 Apply Basic Photoshop Editing Techniques
  • Competency 1.1 Discover Photoshop Work Area and File Formats
  • Competency 1.2 Apply Basic Photo Corrections
  • Competency 1.3 Use Photoshop Selections and Layers
  • Competency 2 Make and Use Masks for Non Destructive Editing
  • Competency 3 Make and Use Type and Vectors
  • Capstone Competency Prepare Files for Print and Web Output

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

Discussions include orientation 5%
6 Mini projects 35%
Quizzes include orientation 10%
3 Major Projects (C1, C2, C3)  30%
Capstone Project 15%
Journals 5%


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.



 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes

  • 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 (bit map, 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 and vector masks device.

  • Use type and type effects.

  • Optimize images for output to print and web.

  • Control use of selected filters.

  • Create well-executed composite images giving consideration to “non-destructive” editing.

  • Learning Outcomes Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM):

  • Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of image editing software; distinguish bit-mapped resolutionsfor image acquisitions and output devices; use digital editing and painting tools; use basic half-tone theory in production of images, manipulate, create, and edit digital images for print and for web; specify appropriate file formats.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

This course is offered in more than one-degree plan. For more information on the Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO) for this course in your degree, please go to http://www.viscom.austincc.edu/pslo