Course Syllabus Principles of Digital Editing (Photoshop) (1 credit) Prerequisites None (9-12) Next course options: Graphic Design I // Animation I // Video Production I // Commercial Photography I Instructor Shannon Oden (Ben Barber) 682-314-1599 email address: Shannon Oden@misdmail.org This course will allow students to work through instructor led modules and application of assignments in preparation for taking the Photoshop Certification test. Group activities for researching and identifying specific information applied to lessons Photo manipulation and editing, use of layers and layer adjustments will be practiced Typographic design, text mask and type manipulation will be applied Identify and understand design principles and art elements when preparing images Be able to identify appropriate design for a specific client and targeted audience Photoshop tools and menu options will be explored and applied Knowledge of image sources used in Photoshop, and digital manipulation Multiple le formats explored and practiced. Access resulting images in Photoshop Working with selections/selection tools Use and manipulate paint brushes for editing and creating own artwork Color management/color ow for web, print, and video Color theory Will work with masks and channels Copyright laws / intellectual property / Fair-use doctrine to be researched and summarized by students.
Benchmark assessment every 6 weeks End of course test Adobe Photoshop Certification or either a Comprehensive test. (Students will be given practice certification test and a review for final comprehensive test over course) Adobe Certified Associate Certification Offered ACA Certification Entry level Adobe Photoshop Certification Practice tests will be provided and reviewed and then a final test given in the classroom. This is an Adobe designed test for Photoshop, which requires a a minimum of 700 points to pass, it is a timed test allowing 50 minutes to complete without any assistance from the instructor or peers. Ben Barber Career and Technology pays half of the testing fees and the students are responsible for paying the other half ($30). Student will not be required to pay their share of the testing fee if they pass the practice exam. This certification is required as a pre-requisite to additional Commercial Photography courses, there should be no concern on whether you can pass as I have a 100% certification rate. Assessments Daily Work and Assessments 60% Assessment / tests / major projects 40% Check point assessments Test / Quizzes Project / Lengthy assignments Final Exam 20%
(per district policy) The district high schools use a weighted numerical grading system.* The following chart reflects the MISD grading system for grades 9-12: A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 F Below 70 SEMESTER EXAMS Each semester, specific exam schedules are designated for MISD high school and dual credit courses. These schedules must be followed. Neither mid-term nor final exams are given early. If a student is absent on the day of an exam he/she will take the exam at a date/time designated by the school. TEST RETAKES Students who fail a major test/assessment (below 70%) will be allowed to retake or correct up to a 70% grade. This does not include semester examinations. Students are expected to plan with the teacher to retake or correct a major test/assessment. Students are encouraged to participate in tutoring opportunities before retaking a test. Each teacher will communicate routine requirements for retakes and corrections in his/her course syllabus. All retakes or corrections must be completed prior to the end of each six-week grading period unless the student is afforded time, after the six-week grading period, as a result of the district s absent/make-up guidelines. See UIL Eligibility ( No Pass/No Play ) guidelines for additional information related to grades and UIL Eligibility.
LATE WORK Teacher designates due date and time for assignment (Beginning of class period, End of class period, designated time of day) If student fails to meet the due date and time, then the student has until the next class period (next A day or B day) to turn in assignment to be considered one day late. Students will be assessed a penalty of 30% points for up to one class period late. Score of a zero may be given for work turned in after one day late. MAKEUP WORK (because of absence for any class missed) The teacher may assign the student makeup work based on the instructional objectives for the subject or course and the needs of the individual student in mastering the essential knowledge and skills or in meeting subject or course requirements. A student will be responsible for obtaining and completing the makeup work in a satisfactory manner and within the time specified by the teacher. When absent, the student is afforded the number of days missed plus one additional day to turn in makeup work. [A/B Block Example: A student misses Monday and Tuesday of the week and he/she returns on Wednesday of that same week. Student work from Monday s absence is considered late after Friday, and student work from Tuesday s absent is considered late after the following Monday.] A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will receive a grade of zero for the assignment. A student is encouraged to speak with his/her teacher if the student knows of an absence ahead of time, including absences for extracurricular activities, so that the teacher and student may plan any work that can be completed before or shortly after the absence. A student will be permitted to make up tests and turn in projects due in any class missed because of absence. Teachers may assign a late penalty to any long-term project in accordance with time lines approved by the principal and previously communicated to students. See UIL Eligibility ( No Pass/No Play ) guidelines for additional information related to grades and UIL Eligibility.
Digital Editing in Photoshop Classroom Rules / Expectations No food allowed in the computer lab (Gum must not be seen or heard) Drinks with a screw on CAP only! No drinks with a plastic lid that pops off will be allowed in the classroom! No perfume, or makeup to be used/applied in the classroom or computer lab. ID s are to be worn at all times. Backpacks and purses may be placed on the floor next to computer Chairs must be pushed in before leaving classroom/lab. No rolling in chairs and feet on the floor. (No sitting on tables or counters.) Implementing a professional workplace. Computers are to be left in the same configuration as found. Leave desktop as is. NO CHANGES As in the workplace, cell phone use and texting during class is inappropriate. Do not use phone during class unless instructed to do so. If there is an emergency talk to the teacher. Use your earbuds to listen to music, only when given permission. (never during instruction) Please raise hand before asking a question so the question may be answered. No talking while the teacher is talking. Be respectful of other students and teacher. No profane language will be used in classroom. Before the end of class: - All materials, books, must be put back in their appropriate place. Do not work on other assignments when given a class / lab assignment Do not put head down or sleep while in class Participation in class discussions / activities are required for full activity credit.
Academic Dishonesty Page 37 Frontier High Student Handbook Academic dishonesty cheating or plagiarism is not acceptable. Cheating includes the copying of another student s work, homework, class work, test answers, etc. as one s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author. A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be subject to loss of credit for the work in question, as well as disciplinary penalties, according to the Student Code of Conduct. Materials Textbooks, Readings, Supplementary Reading Digital Media Concepts & Applications (May & Lake) 2013 ISBN 13: 978-0-538-74130-9 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press) 2010 ISBN -13:978-0-321-70176-3 Adobe Photoshop, Classic Photoshop Effects, Scott Kelby, Peachpit Press 2004 ISBN 0-321-27225-0 Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks, Scott Kelby, New Riders 2009 Digital resources from Sue Bryce Photography, PHLearn.