INSTRUCTOR:
Ben Wood
West Valley Contact: 415.515.8390
e-mail: benwood@alum.mit.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an advanced photoshop class that continues skill development from Introductory Photoshop dm/is 10c. You will develop advanced techniques in image development, design, and approach.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Create professional quality graphics.
TEXT BOOK:
The Art of Photoshop. CS 2 Edition - CD-Rom Included.
by: Daniel Giordan
ISBN: 0-672-32810-0
PREREQUISITES:
Students must have a proficiency in Photoshop. More importantly, you must have time to commit to this class, and be open to learning new techniques/tools from me, the text, your peers, and the internet.
SOFTWARE/HARDWARE:
Students will need access to Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3. Please make sure that any trial versions of software do not impede in your completion of the course. The Technology Center in the AAS Building on campus has a Mac lab and a PC lab with Photoshop CS3, scanners and printers available to all West Valley students.
You need to obtain a student card from Admissions and Records, if you want to use the computers in the lab to do homework or view the instructional videos .
CLASS ORGANIZATION:
Thank you for taking this class. There will be class readings, tutorials, videos, exploring, and you will be guided through each.
Weekly assignments will be posted by Tuesday of each week unless otherwise noted.
ARRANGED LAB ACTIVITIES:
Required projects to be completed outside of the scope of homework and course instruction will be referred to as lab by arrangement. The work is typically, although not required, completed in the technology center. Lab by arrangement hours equate to an additional 2.5 hours a week. The intent is for you to develop projects outside of the skill-based lessons from class. The Arranged Lab Activities are posted on the class website in weekly format.
CHAT SCHEDULE:
Sept. 15: 7-7:30 pm.
Sept. 29: 7-7:30 pm.
Oct. 13: 7-7:30 pm.
Oct 20: 7-7:30 pm.
You must attend chat OR send me by the scheduled chat date, a 250 word email regarding your progress. In the subject field of the email put your 'last name-chat'.
Example: Wood-chat
Please use this format for each email-chat that you send me throughout the semester.
GRADING:
Grading is done by the traditional letter grade only; A through F basis. 100-90%=A, 89-90%=B, 79-70%=C, 69-60%=D, 59-0%=F.
PLEASE NOTE:
No credit {NC} or credit {CR} are not available for this class.
CRITERIA FOR GRADING:
Demonstrates growth in abilities and understanding of material taught. Meets the objectives of each assignment.
Active participation in class and projects.
Timely completion of all assignments within prescribed deadlines.
Willingness to participate and utilize critical evaluations.
Ability to meet industry level standards in quality and aesthetics.
GRADING CATEGORIES:
A: Superior Work: 100 - 90%
Consistently demonstrates a superior understanding of the principles and methodologies taught at a level well above the norm, Exceed nominal requirements of aesthetic and visual quality more than 80% of the time. Great expectations.
B: Above Average: 89 - 80%
Demonstrates on a regular basis, an above average understanding of the principles and methodologies taught. Exceed nominal requirements of aesthetic and visual quality more than 50% of the time. Potential is there more effort and understanding of concepts is needed.
C: Average: 79 - 70%
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the principles and methodologies taught. Work meets the nominal requirements of visual and aesthetic quality the majority of the time. It's going to take some work to be successful but with the right work ethic and attitude it can happen.
D: Below Average: 69 - 60%
Demonstrates a below average understanding of the principles and methodologies taught. Work meets the nominal requirements of visual and aesthetic quality less than 50%. Reevaluation of career and educational goals is highly recommended.
F: Failure: > 60%
Unable to perform at an acceptable level in demonstrating principles and methodologies taught. Work meets the nominal requirements of visual and aesthetic quality at less than 40% of the time. This is not the right career choice.
IMPORTANT DATES
Class begins - September 2nd
Final Due: Dec. 12
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