P 204 :: Syllabus

This course explores advanced techniques of digital image manipulation. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills with Adobe Photoshop® and related concepts and procedures. The course will stress the importance of digital technique in the preparation and manipulation of images.

 

Prerequisites P104 and P111 or P200


Objectives

Research or create resources for compositing.

Demonstrate proficiency in the industry standard photographic manipulation software.

Demonstrate proficiency in morphing images together.

Demonstrate proficiency in masking images.

Assemble a composite of photographic and graphical imagery.

Create a digitally printed topical series

Policies

Materials & Supplies:

Surreal Digital Photography by Barry Huggins and Ian Probert OR the magazine Photoshop User OR the magazine Layers

Jump/flash drive, 1G or more

10 Recordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work

7 High quality Photographic Prints

*Optional -- Memory Card and 5 megapixel digital SLR camera w/ manual functions

 

Lab/Classroom Policies: Clean up after yourself. No food or beverages in the room, ever. E-mail, video games, instant messaging, inappropriate use of the web, cell phones, music without headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive. During presentations full attention will be given to the discussion.

 

AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook

Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct Policy, Academic Dishonesty

 

Course Length 11 Weeks Contact Hours 40 Credit Value 4.0 Estimated Homework Hours 4-7 hours per week

Grading and Attendance

Assignments 1 -7 (10% each) 60% (the lowest assignment grade will be dropped.)

Final Project 20%

Final Portfolio 10% (students are responsible for archiving their own work.)

Class Participation 10%


Grades: Work will be evaluated throughout the quarter (not just the due date) for understanding of the assignment, concept/idea, depth of investigation, amount of challenge, time/effort, technical quality and overall effectiveness. Your grade will also be affected by attendance, participation during lab time, participation in and preparedness for and in-progress critiques, individual conferences and the final group critique, as well as use of class time, general involvement and interest. Any grade below a C- will be considered a failing grade.

 

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 4 absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of FS (failed/suspended) will be recorded for the course.

 

Late work will NOT be accepted.

 

Tardiness: Don’t be late, your grade WILL be affected. Two tardies will count as an absence.