ART177 Computer Photographic Imaging
Fall 2014 section 21431
Phoenix College
Dale Doubleday, Instructor
Office: ART224 Phone: 602.285.7750
Office hours: M/W 2:45 – 3:15, T/Th 11:30 – 1:30
CALENDAR
Location: ART204 Lab
Mon. and Wed. 12:00 – 2:45pm
From 8/25 through 12/15
Final Critique is on 12/15
Plan to attend and work during every class.
THE COURSE
Computer-Photographic Imaging
Introduction to the multiple elements of microcomputer-photographic imaging. Basic foundation in the use of the photographic manipulation of images using software programs. Special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.
Course Competencies:
1. Describe the basic operational system of photo imaging software. (I)
2. Describe the general characteristics of computer-image alteration fundamentals. (I, II)
3. Use various imaging properties of software to accomplish texture smoothing and scaling, as well as shading and tonal manipulation techniques to alter photographic images electronically. (I, II)
4. Edit graphics and textural information received from external sources through various mediums (hardware). (III)
5. Execute finished photographic images via hard copy from an appropriate printer. (III)
6. Describe presentation formats. (IV)
TEXT
REQUIRED: Adobe PhotoShop CS6 Classroom in a Book Adobe Press, 2012
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Participate in all class activities.
2. Complete TUTORIALS.
3. Complete projects.
4. Prepare and present work in a professional manner
SUPPLIES
In addition to the required text, it is necessary for students to have the following items:
1. A thumb drive digital storage device
2. Sketch book and drawing pencils
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
I Photographic image creation, editing, and manipulation
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Hard copy
II. Imaging properties and techniques
III. Graphics, textural modification, and design aspects
A. Image creation and manipulation
B. Editing
C. Hard copy
IV. Presentation of digital photo images
A. Review/selection
B. Formats
LEARNING CENTER OPPORTUNITIES
Location: Learning Center Building
Phone: 285-7477 V/TDD
Disability Support Services office coordinates services which will ensure students with disabilities equal access to college programs. Services include tutors, interpreters for the deaf/hearing impaired. Notetakers, readers, testing accommodations, elevator keys, and adaptive equipment.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. This instructor will automatically withdraw students who are not attending classes and/or after two unexcused absences.
2. This syllabus is subject to additions, deletions, and changes dependent upon student and course needs.
3. Students are responsible for the information in the Phoenix College Student Handbook, including the Code of Conduct.
Week of
8/25 Introduction/Overview/Planning
HW: Buy book, thumb drive
Discussion: Graphic file formats, digital imaging.
Demonstration PhotoShop tools and palettes
In Class Exercises: Lessons 1 and 2
9/1 No Class Monday – Labor Day
Wednesday: Demonstration: Photo retouching, selection techniques
In Class Exercises: Lessons 3 and 4
HW: Bring in a B & W photo that needs retouching
9/8 Begin Labs #1&2: Photo Retouching and colorizing
9/15 Continue Labs 1&2 Due end of Wed. class
Critiques
9/22 In Class Exercises: Lessons 5 and 6
9/29 In class instructor-led exercise: Room Project Tutorial:
Begin Lab #3: Individual Room Projects
10/6 Lab #2 Due. Critiques
Discussion: Typography
Exercise: Lesson 7
In class instructor led exercise: Creating backgrounds
10/13 Begin Lab #4: Collage with Typography
10/20 Lab #3 due
Critiques
In Class exercises: Lessons 9 and 10
10/27 Continue book lessons
11/3 Begin Lab #5 Poster Project
11/10 Work on Lab #5
11/17 Lab #5 Poster due
Final Project proposals due
11/24 Work on Final Project
12/1 – 12/8 Work on Final Project
12/15 Final Critique
Portfolio
The course portfolio will consist of:
Digital files of all projects on CD, if not previously turned in on assignment due dates.
GRADING*
Each student will be evaluated on the extent of:
1. Participation in all activities/presentations/
demonstrations/critiques
2. Completion of reading and writing assignments
3. Application of ideas presented in the course to activities in class and class original assignments.
4. Submission of assigned projects in a portfolio (projects will be graded on creativity and application of technical and artistic concepts)
RECAP: Exercises/Assignments/Exams Points
Exercises (20 pts. per Chapter) 200
Skills Applications:
Photo retouch 100
Photo Colorizing 100
Room 100 Collage with Typography 100
Poster Project 100 Final Project 100
Participation/attend. 200
1000
Grades: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C,
65-69% = D, 64% and below = F.