GMD 047
Intro to Photoshop
Fall 2004
Section: 37130
Meeting Time: Saturday 12:00 PM-2:50 PM
Room: M-216
Instructor: Larissa
Bank
E-mail: larissabank@hotmail.com
class Website: http://www.larabank.com/photoshop
Office Hours: by appointment
Units-1.0
Lecture
Hours-1.0
Laboratory
Hours-2.0
Course
Prerequisites: None
Offered
credit/no-credit only
To
Access Lab outside class time: GMD-090L Open GMD Short-Term Lab
Texts:
Optional: Photoshop CS for
Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide, 2003. $24.99
Materials and Supplies:
options: CDÕs, USB drive or personnel external hard drive.
Course
Description: An introduction to digital imaging for designers using Adobe Photoshop.
Students learn how to scan, composite, work with layers, select pixels, image
adjustment, changing image modes and file formats and print. Basic computer
knowledge is assumed.
Faux-toshop
Project: Students will create one project utilizes compositing, layers, image
adjustments, and masking utilizing a theme from the choices below.
-The
hoax: Create a fictitious scenario and attempt to pass it off as reality.
-The
complete fake: Create an obviously fictitious scenario
For
sample files see examples on the class site:
http://www.larabank.com/photoshop/samples.html
Evaluation
will be based on the time and effort put into your final project. This will
involve self-motivation and problem solving. It will be necessary to keep
up with all phases of the class to fully succeed. We will be presenting and
critiquing work. Participation in discussions and critiques is mandatory.
The student must be prepared to discuss and present their work on specific
due dates.
Course
Goals:
q
Gain an clear understanding of the purpose of Photoshop
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Define and demonstrate the use of various Photoshop tools
q
Demonstrate the ability to scan, work with layers, make selections, adjust
images, change image modes and file formats and print.
q
Define and demonstrate the ability to incorporate aesthetic design concepts
into your Photoshop projects
q
Analyze and interpret the usage of Photoshop in a design context
Process for Evaluation:
You
will have the following project. Projects will be presented for critique.
Be prepared. The more prepared to work and participate in class you are, the
more successful you will be.
Class project:
Project:
Faux-toshop Project: Students will
create one project utilizes compositing, layers, image adjustments, and masking
utilizing a theme from the choices below.
-The hoax: Create a fictitious scenario and attempt to
pass it off as reality.
-The complete fake: Create an obviously fictitious scenario
For sample files see examples on the class site:
http://www.larabank.com/photoshop/samples.html
Estimated
Homework Time Commitment: Please budget 3-6 hours per week to review the materials
and to work on your assignments and projects.
Grading:
q
Assignments/Project (100%)
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Attendance will be recorded and is mandatory. One absence is excusable
if you speak with me before hand. Two absences or more may drop your grade
by a letter grade. If you miss 3 consecutive class meetings without contacting
me you will be dropped and if passed the drop deadline, you will receive an
F for the class.
Policy:
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Projects are graded on planning and organization, quality
of work, attention to detail, and thoughtful use of concepts introduced in
class. Creativity and use of the tools will be considered as well.
q
Lateness or leaving early will not be tolerated as well. Please speak
to me if you have any particular issues regarding this. Chronic lateness and
leaving early will be tallied and used to calculate attendance.
q
Late Assignments are graded down a letter grade for each class date late.
This is non-negotiable, only an excused absence justifies lateness. Assignments
can always be redone for a better grade, so it is better to turn in something
than nothing.
q
You cannot makeup the final project. The only exception is for a documented
excused absence.
Available
Support Services:
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Open Labs: Recommended. Multimedia Open Lab 097L
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Websites: see: http://www.larabank.com/photoshop
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TLC Lab-I-209 The Tutoring/Learning/Computing Lab: no-cost tutorial assistance
in English, Math, and other disciplines.
q
Library-R Building: copy machines, computer lab, an open media Lab, filmstrips,
slides, and books.
Semester Deadlines:
Add Deadline 10/02
Drop Deadline 10/16
Class Dates 10/02-11/06
I am available to meet
with you to discuss class work, policies, or other questions and concerns
you may have. We reserve the right to change the syllabus and projects/assignments.
October 2, 2004
Lecture:
Introduction to Syllabus and website: 1/4 hour
Color Basics, Image Modes, Resolution, and File Formats: 1/2 hour
Introduction to the application interface: 1/2 hour
Introduction to scanning: 1/4 hour
Introduce Final Project
Lab: Application familiarity time
Homework: Read Chapter 1, 2, & 3 in Visual Quickstart and bring
in sources to scan or digital image files to start working on final project.
October 09, 2004
Lecture:
Layers: 1/2 hour
Selections: 1/2 hour
Lab: Work on projects.
Homework: Read Chapter 4, 5 & 6 in Visual Quickstart.
October 16, 2004
Lecture:
Compositing: 1/2 hour
Adjustment: 1/2 hour
Lab: Work on projects.
Homework: Read Chapter 7, 9 & 11 in Visual Quickstart.
October 23, 2004
Lecture:
Gradients: 1/2 hour
Advanced Layers: layer effects, linking, masks: 1 hour
Lab: Work on projects.
October 30, 2004
Lecture:
Filters: 1/2 hour
Printing: 1/2 hour
Lab: Work on projects.
Homework: Read Chapter 20, 21, & 24 in Visual Quickstart.
November 06, 2004
Critique final Projects at end of class.