Course Description: While
developing English language skills, this course introduces students to
computerized concepts, features, functions, and applications using
PhotoShop.
Objectives: By the end of the course, students should be able:
Instructional Methods:
Classes
include language development and critical thinking sessions followed by
hands-on practice and drills. Students
will complete periodic summary exercises that require application of all skills
learned to date. Each student will
create a portfolio of finished output.
Grading: The final grade is based on the following:
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Class Participation |
25% |
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Assignments |
50% |
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Exams |
25% |
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Total |
100% |
The grading scale is: A=90-100%, B+=85-89%, B=80-84%, C+=75-79%, C=70-74%, D=65-69%, F=60-64%
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Week |
Topics |
Assignments and
Tests |
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1 |
Mapping the text and course: introduction to the course and the book, including learning aids. Weekly vocabulary log guidelines: write two complete sentences for each word, one that describes its meaning and one that gives an example of its use. Language preparation: basic direction words Basics: introduction to PS; the PS screen, menus, toolbars, and commands; using help features; reviewing Adobe Online. Using ordinals as transition words in directions |
Vocabulary log. Write at least five complete sentences beginning with direction words for PS. Read Chapter 1 and follow the directions for touring the work area. Exercise: 1. Turn any list of 4 or more sequential directions in the text into a paragraph, using ordinals: first, second, third, etc. |
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2 |
Working with image files; storing images digitally; creating a new file, importing a scanner or digital camera image, adding file information. Using other transition words in directions |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 2 and follow the directions for working with image files. Exercise: 2. Turn any list of 4 or more sequential directions from
Lesson 2 into a paragraph, making use of some or all of the following
transition words: first, next,
then, after, last. In a paragraph or more, describe how to use transparent background and describe its effect. |
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3 |
Adding content with Tools: choosing tools, setting options, painting, drawing, adding text, and creating a note on an image. Oral presentation: describe one Tool and its use. . |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 3 and follow the directions for adding content with Tools. Exercise: 3 Describe two Tools, what they do, and how to use them in PS. |
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4 |
Working with the Image View: zooming, viewing pixel or print size, scrolling, moving around with Hand tool and Navigator. Selecting image content: selecting shapes and colors. Oral practice: explaining what you did in either exercise 4 or 5. . |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 4 and follow the directions for working with the Image View. Exercise: 4. Read Chapter 5 and follow the directions for selecting image content. Exercise: 5. |
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5 |
Changing a selection: transforming or rotating a selection, fine-tuning selection marquee, working with the History palette. Using positioning tools: displaying a grid and rulers; snapping a selection to a guide or grid; adding custom alignment guides. Oral practice: explaining what you did in either exercise 6 or 7. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 6 and follow the directions for changing a selection. Exercise: 6. Read Chapter 7 and follow the directions for using positioning tools. Exercise: 7. |
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6 |
Working with layers: creating, selecting, changing, arranging, and merging layers.
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Vocabulary log Read Chapter 8 and follow the directions for working in layers. . Exercise 8. Write a paragraph or more in which you explain what layers do in PS and how your used layers in the exercise. |
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7 |
Adding variety with masks: setting options, working in Quick Mask, creasing and using a layer mask. Using paths: creating, viewing, and working with paths. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 9 and follow the directions for adding variety with masks. Exercise: 9. Read Chapter 10 and follow the directions for using paths. . Exercise: 10. |
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8 |
Using other editing tools: adding blurring or smudging; sharpening; erasing color; adding fill; dodging, burning, or sponging an area. Review for exam |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 11 and follow the directions for using other editing tools. Exercise: 11 Exam |
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9 |
Working with image size and orientation: cropping, resizing, adjusting the canvas, rotating the canvas, and trimming the edges of an image. Using a filter: applying and adjusting the filter. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 12 and follow the directions for working with image size and orientation. Exercise: 12. Read Chapter 13 and follow the directions for using a filter. Exercise: 13. Look up the word "orientation" in the dictionary and then describe how it is used in PS. |
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10 |
Printing your image: using transfer settings to correct color; adding a border, bleed, or background; printing with special marks and features, etc. Oral presentation: describe one way that Photoshop and Word print features differ. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 14 and follow the directions for printing your images. Exercise: 14. Explain at least two ways that the print features of Photoshop differ from those in Word. |
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11 |
Understanding colors and channels: calibrating your monitor; converting an image to another color, proofing image color. Oral discussion: discuss with others how you think you will use PS in the future. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 15 and follow the directions for touring the work area. Exercise: 15. Write a letter to a friend who does not use PS in which you explain what you can do in PS. Include some discussion about how you think you will use PS in the future. |
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12 |
Correcting image color: adjusting tones, rebalancing color, changing brightness and contrast, etc. Having fun with color: adding spot color, making a duotone print; converting to sepia. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 16 and follow the directions for correcting image color. Exercise: 16. Read Chapter 17 and follow the directions for having fun with color. Exercise: 17. Explain how you had fun with color when working on chapter 17. |
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13 |
Working with plug-ins: installing and using a plug-in. Oral presentation: make a short oral presentation about the PS project you have found most interesting to date. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 18 and follow the directions for working with plug-ins. Exercise: 18. Describe the most interesting PS project you have worked on so far and explain why you think it is so. |
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14 |
Working with actions: recording and playing an action; making and using a droplet. Digital watermark protection. Close reading and discussion: watermark protection and other intellectual property rights. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 19 and follow the directions for working with actions. Exercise: 19. Read appendix A, p. 315. Write a paragraph or more in which you explain what intellectual property rights are and what digital watermark protection does. |
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15 |
Creating Web images: reviewing Web graphic formats, converting an image to indexed color, and creating optimized JMEP and GIF images. Using online resources to learn more about PS: Appendix C. Oral presentation: describe one on-line resource from the research and writing assignment. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 20 and follow the directions for creating Web images. Exercise: 20. Visit at least two on-line resources to learn more about PS and write a short explanation about the information they contain. |
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16 |
Adding hotspots: adding and working with slices and saving a sliced image in HTML format. Prepare for exam. |
Vocabulary log. Read Chapter 21 and follow the directions for touring the work area. Exercise: 21. Exam. |
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