Art 180AE~ Adobe Photoshop CS
Meets 8 weeks: 08/23 — 10/13 Fall 2005
Glendale Community College : Main Campus.
Tuesday/Thursday
Lecture: 11:00 — 11:50A FA 127
Lab: 12:00 — 12:50P HT1
Instructor: Carolyn Van Driel
E-mail:
vandrielus@yahoo.com
Carolyn.vandriel@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Syllabus
Course Description:
Introduction to the multiple elements of Photoshop software package using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic techniques including appropriate input and out put production devices. Prerequisites: Art100 or permission of instructor.
Goals and Objectives:
The basic goals and objectives are to develop a basic understanding of the software's fundamental concepts, features, and to explore and experiment in correspondence with your interests and needs.
Text and Materials:
Elizabeth Eisner Reding, Adobe Photoshop CS.
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS
Handouts: Additional handouts will be provided during the course.
Zip disk: You will need at least one.
Course Requirements:
There will be nine (9) assignments the class will do on their own. The class will go through various projects in the text.
Participation is expected, in the form of attendance, classroom work and helping others.
Attendance is essential, as this is a hand on course and doing is how you learn the software.
Please e-mail me for absences at:
vandrielus@yahoo.com is my main e-mail address
Carolyn.vandriel@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Grading: Everyone starts the class with an 'A'.
A 100
B 90
C 80
Teaching Methods:
Lectures/Demonstrations: The first half of each class will be used to highlight the important material within each unit using interactive discussions, group work, handouts, and computer demos.
Labs: The last half of each class is dedicated to hands-on learning, facilitated by the instructor. You will work at your own pace during this portion of the class to solidify the lesson material or to begin project work.
Projects: Each project from the text consists of three parts: the Skills Review, a Project Builder and a Design Project. These projects are designed for you to go through on your own.
Course Policies:
Assignments: Will be based on what is learned in the text units and class demos.
Assignments: All assignments are due the last week of class.
Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course; and/or expulsion from the university. For more information, refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy in the college catalog.
Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, for which you need extra assistance, please see me immediately. If you have already met with Special Services, please provide me with information regarding your special needs as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Students are encouraged to ask questions about anything they do not understand. This may be in regard to design, or technical aspects of the course.
Tapping Policy: It is the opinion of your instructor that taping entire lectures is a poor substitute for good note taking and class participation. However, there are some justifiable reasons for taping a lecture. If you have a reasonable need to tape lectures, please request permission in writing.
Software Policy: It is illegal to copy software or typefaces from or to college computers.
Student Conduct: No smoking or eating in classrooms or labs. Your questions, answers participation and discussions in class are encouraged. It is suggested that you take notes during each class session. If you cannot attend class please notify instructor ahead of time. Only projects assigned in class are to be executed on college computers.
Etiquette policy: is that all cell phones and pagers are to be turned off when in the classroom or HT center. No food or drinks in the classroom. Be on time.
Course may vary according to the needs of this particular group.
Assignments are due the next week of classes.
Class Schedule:
1st. week
1. Getting started
Chapter A
2. Cropping and re-sizing an image
Print original and finished image 00pts
3. Project 1: Layer Basics 10 pts
2nd. Week
4. Working with Layers
Chapter B
B-23 skill review print
5. Working with Special Layer Functions
Chapter G
G-31 skill review print
6. Project 2: Using selection from three or more photo's, composite them into a new and original image. It can be a landscape a cityscape, a still life, or a portrait. 10 pts
Print your image
3rd. Week
7. Making Selections
Chapter C
C-25 skill review, print
8. Project 3: Select one object from one document and Paste-into another document, making it look as if it belongs there. 10 pts
9. Incorporating Color Techniques
Chapter D
D-33 skill review, print
4th. Week
10. Adjusting Colors
Chapter J
Using the color tinting handout
Project 4: colorize a black and white photograph .
11. Project 5: Using the Marbled Paper and Textures handout create marbled paper. Print in color
Using the Create pattern effects, create a pattern that is eye catching and appealing. Print in color
Book Cover 10 pts
12. Placing type in an Image
Chapter E
Skills review
Project 5: Create several type effects using your handout on wet paint type, scratchboard type, and clipping groups. Incorporate into a Postcard . 10 pts
5th. Week
13. Using Transforming Type
Chapter L
L-21, Skill review, print
14. Project 6: Image correction and photo adjustment tools. Use sample image or own photo 10 pts
I-16 Fixing imperfections in an image
Print the original and the finished image
6th. Week
15. Using Clipping Masks, Paths, and Shapes
Chapter K
Path overview
K-21 skill review printed
16. Project 7: Using the provided handout, create a painterly image.
Print in color 10 pt
7th. Week
17. Project 8 : Using the Cast Shadow handout, create a Poster. 10 pts
18. Project 9: Photo Montage , use your own photo's 10 pts
8th. week
Finish up
0. Cropping project 00
1. Layer Basics 10
2. Three selections 10
3. Paste Into Image 10
4. Colorize a B/W Photo 10
5. Book Cover 10
creating patterns
marbled paper
6. Post Card 10
type effects
7. Image Correction 10
8. Painterly Image 10
9. Cast Shadow 10
10. Photo Montage 10
11. Skill reviews 00
100
11. Take home quiz 10 = 110