PHO240B - D01 Spring 2010 (D01)

Professor: Heather Protz
Prerequisites: PHO 170
Computer Lab: Cheyenne
Office : 1718 Cheyenne
Office Hours:
Email: hhprotz@cox.net
I will respond to emails within 24 hours   Include a clear subject line, your name and class

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the basic Adobe Photoshop techniques such as layers, layer masks, color correction and retouching directed specifically to how it applies to photography will be explored. We will be using digital camera images or scanned images for projects. This course can be taken in the same semester as PHO 170.

The student must have basic computer skills, navigating the hard drive, opening, closing and saving files, retrieving files, be comfortable typing, using a mouse, navigate menus and dialog boxes, using and remembering passwords, connecting to the internet, using e-mail, sending attachments, and using a web browser, .

•You must have Adobe Photoshop. The class was designed using Photoshop CS4 but older versions will work for the class. Some of the info will be different. You will find the palattes and the bridge will be different. Remember you can use help within photoshop to find info that matches your older version. Photoshop Elements will not function the for this class, this is a professional imaging class for aspiring professionals.

Course Objectives and Outcomes:
To begin to become proficient at using Adobe Photoshop
To extend the possibilities for photographic imagemaking/printmaking to the digital realm.

The Student will be able to demonstrate to 100% mastery the following:
1. A basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop’s functions.
2. Proficiency in the use of palettes, brush tools, selection tools, blend modes.
3. To import and convert images from digital camera outputs.
4. Manipulation of images for print, web, or digital outputs. Control image size, bit depth, color mode, file format, and resolution
5. The use of layers and layer masks.
6. The use of adjustment layers, curves, levels, and other image quality controls.
7. Manipulation using Adobe Photoshop to enhance the photographic image.
8. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making appropriate to the digital image.
9. Understand and start to develop an individual workflow based on the direction of the students image making desires.

web site:
http://www.pixelnrg.com
download appropriate materials.

Information on all Course Projects, exercises, due dates, reading assignments, as well as many helpful
resources will be available on the course website. The instructor may clarify or change an assignment if necessary via the website. You are responsible for all information on the website.

Evaluation and Assessments:
Grades will be determined by performance, practical application of knowledge and student attendance(working consistently throughout the semester). These factors will be assessed by assignments and the final project.

BREAKDOWN OF GRADING SYSTEM:
Work will be evaluated by the following criteria:
1) Technique (image quality, demonstrated understanding of the technical)
2) Clarity in the presentation of the defined visual communication goals (Think of the instructor as the art director or client, were the defined goals of the assignment accomplished) read the guidelines for handing in projects. did you turn in the correct file format? size? to the proper location?
3) Participation, attitude, (work consistently)

For the final project I will be looking at Esthetics/Creative Expression (form, composition and what were you attempting to explore? did you succeed?) as part of the grade. You will be putting it all together the technique as well as an idea.

No work done/created for a paying job will be accepted
No work or shoot for another class can be used.
All work must be created or conceptualized for the individual assignments given (unless specified)
All work must be photographed by you (unless specified)
All work must be photographed in the current semester
-You will receive an “F” for the project if the above is tested...
***Work must be handed in on the date specified.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS will be accepted***

Letter Grade System
A - Mastery of the technical and conceptual issues within Photoshop,
including participation attendance and attitude.
B - A strong grasp of the technical and conceptual issues within
Photoshop including participation, attendance and attitude.
C - Average understanding of Photoshop,
including participation, attendance and attitude.
D - Below average, does not meet minimum requirements,
poor participation, poor attendance, poor attitude.
F - Failure to complete the assignment,
poor participation, poor attendance, poor attitude.

Extra credit is awarded only if all assignments are turned in ON TIME, and only with prior instructor approval.

Students are responsible for backing up all Projects and exercises through the last day of the semester.
Do keep all files, prints, papers and quizzes returned to you so that any discrepancies can be easily and fairly straightened out. Except in cases of actual error, final grades are permanent. Computer viruses and other breakdowns are a normal part of computer activity and you should always backup your work to CD or external hard drive.

A “D” is acceptable as a passing grade if the course is to be used as a general requirement or elective, but will not transfer to another school. An “F” constitutes non completion. This grade requires the course to be retaken
and no credit is issued.
“I” - Incomplete grades are generally not given except for unusual medical hardship. If the student is unable to complete the work, it is assumed that she/he will withdraw.
“W” - An Administrative Withdraw is not automatically issued by the instructor. If the student wishes to withdraw, she/he is asked to first notify the instructor and then proceed to the admissions office. At the end of the course, a student may request that the teacher issue a W grade. If a request is not made, the final grade for non completion will be an “F.”
Please notify the instructor if at any point you decide to withdraw from the class. It is the students responsibility to know Drop/Add dates each semester and any possible refunds. See the Registrar for withdrawing and any possible refunds.
If you disappear from class and do not withdraw or contact your instructor you will receive an “F”

Attendance:
work must be turned in on or before the date due.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.

Book required

•The Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers
by Scott Kelby, New Riders, ISBN: 0321501918
http://www.amazon.com/Photoshop-Digital-Photographers-Voices-Matter/dp/0321580095/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250447854&sr=8-1

Another good book if you are looking
Visual Quickstart Guide Photoshop CS4
http://www.amazon.com/Photoshop-CS4-Visual-QuickStart-Guide/dp/0321563654

Notebook Requirement:
Each student is required to maintain a 3-ring notebook in which the student will keep all assignments, notes, handouts and negatives (did you shoot film?). Maintaining a good photo notebook is important so that all materials are organized and easy to retrieve. Bring the notebook with you to all classes and work sessions.

Download appropriate materials before class meets
web site:
http://www.pixelnrg.com

Check-out of Equipment:
For any Check-out of equipment, you must present a current CSN student ID. Without ID no equipment will be checked out. If you are not sure about the operation of a new camera ASK, your instructor or a lab tech on proper handling and usage. At the time of checkout you may be tested on the operation of equipment. If you do not pass the test you will not be given equipment.

Equipment and Supplies:
•Highly Recommended: Portable Hard Drive. You can use an external hard drive for all your classes.
•Compact Flash card for digital cameras, if you check out a camera from CSN you need to provide the card.
•Card reader USB or the Faster FIREWIRE (check for mac compatibility) to download your digital files from your camera.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)
The College of Southern Nevada, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, requests
that all Students with documented disabilities voluntarily contact the Disability Resource Center so that the
college can provide necessary accommodations.

*If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center located in the Student Service Center on each campus.

The College of Southern Nevada makes every effort to make its campuses fully accessible to students with disabilities. The college's Disability Resource Center offers accommodations to help students with documented disabilities with their academic pursuits. In addition, the DRC offers Disability Specialists and DHHS Coordinator to answer any questions or help solve any problems that may arise due to a documented disability. The office also offers adaptive equipment to those who qualify to ensure equal access to all CSN sponsored activities.
We offer accommodations on all campuses and learning centers!
We have specialists at each of our main campus locations to assist you

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