Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 15981 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Photoshop

Course:	DIT 15981 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Photoshop The Photoshop course is covered in 30 hours of class time with many hours of bonus material that can be covered at home. It will provide students with a solid foundation in the basics of the Adobe Photoshop application, one of the most popular software applications for working with digital graphics. Students will discuss digital graphics in general, learn to navigate the program interface, use the numerous tools, and save files for display on the Web.
Dates:	The dates are to be announced.
Time:	The times are to be announced.
Cost:	The cost is part of the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma tuition.
Instructor:	Brent Scott has been a multi-media Web designer since 1998, specializing in cutting edge content with advanced Flash and Dynamic HTML. He divides his work between his company, ScottMedia, and teaching at various universities, colleges, and businesses with Lanoie.com. He brings to the classroom his years of practical experience in the Web design field. Brent is a well-rounded instructor who teaches such topics as JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript, Flash, Advanced Flash, Search Engine Positioning, Internet Fundamentals, XML, XHTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more.
Resources:	No textbook is required for this course and online resources are provided. If login information is needed, it will be given during the first class.
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Additional Information:	The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education web site. The DCE.UWinnipegCourses.ca web site. The UWinnipeg.ca web site. The UWinnipeg WebAdvisor. While not required, it is a good idea to bring a portable USB flash drive or other storage media for your files. Some instructors may ask you to email assignments as attachments. There are many free compression (zip/archive) programs available, including "7-Zip" (Windows) and "Zip Mac Files For PC" (Macintosh).
Register Now:	Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633.
Location and Hours:	Classes for Information Technology are at Main Campus, 480 Ellice Avenue on the 2nd floor of Lockhart Hall (rooms 2L13A & 2L13B) and the 3rd floor of Manitoba Hall (room 3M58). Proceed to room 2L13 in Lockhart Hall to find out which room your class will be in. Stevi Dram's office is on the 2nd floor, Lockhart Hall: 2L13C The DCE Registration Office is located at 275 Portage Avenue on the 14th floor. Their phone number is (204) 982-6633. Registration Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offices closed on Saturday of long weekends. Lost? Here is a map of Main Campus showing Lockhart Hall and Manitoba Hall. If you're driving, you may also find the traffic map and the parking map useful.
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Learning Outcomes

Understand the different digital graphic formats - bitmap versus vector graphics
Work with the primary elements of the Photoshop interface - the Toolbox and Palettes
Create and save Photoshop files
Organize page content into layers and manipulate those layers
Use Photoshop Rulers and Guides to position page content
Develop a mockup layout for a Web site

Prerequisites

The following or equivalent is required before taking this course:

Computer and internet access at home
The Photoshop software. The trial version is acceptable.
DIT 16008 Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Unix
The Introduction to Unix course is 30 hours of hands-on Unix with some theory. The student will be given accounts on one or more university Unix servers to use for the year. Several of the courses will require students to create, upload, and edit files on these servers over SSH or other remote connection. This course will introduce the student to the basics required to meet these tasks. The entire course will be done at the command line interface. A graphical user interface will not be used. Installation, configuration, and administration of Unix/Linux is beyond the scope of this introductory course. Near the end of the year, students will be taking more advanced Unix courses, including the installation and securing of Linux servers. The basic tasks taught during these early classes will be required again and again throughout the year.
- Learn more about the Internet Systems Specialist Diploma: Unix course.

Course Format

This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

There are often daily quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up, unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor and IT coordinator.

Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget at least two hours of self study to cover all the material in this course.

Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.

Student Deliverables and Pace

Here is an example of the pace the material might be covered. Your instructor will modify this to suit the needs of your class.

Class 1: There are no student deliverables due this class.
The class should cover these topics:
Digital Graphics - Lecture 1 to New Images - Lecture 3 and Saving Files - Lecture C.

Class 2: Quiz 1 is done in class.
The class should cover these topics:
Selections - Lecture 4 to Layers - Lecture 7.
Distribute Assignment.

Class 3: Hand-in Assignment
Quiz 2 is done in class.
The class should cover these topics:
Layers - Lecture 7 and Type - Lecture A.

Class 4: Quiz 3 is done in class.
The class should cover these topics:
Retouching and Editing - Lecture 8 to Channels and Masks - Lecture 9 and Tonal and Colour Adjustment - Lecture B.
Distribute Final Project.

Class 5: Quiz 4 is done in class.
The class should cover these topics:
Filters and Special Effects - Lecture D.
Review and take time for questions prior to the final test.
Final Test done in class.

Final Project

The final project must be submitted via email to your instructor no later than 10 P.M. the first Sunday following the last class.

Final Test

The final test will be given the afternoon of the last class of the course. You will have 2 hours to complete the test. This test will be a "closed book" test, meaning that no reference materials, including notes and web sites will be allowed.

Evaluation

Quizzes: 20%: There may be daily quizzes, which will be added up and scaled for the overall mark percentage. Typical quizzes are worth 5 to 20 marks. Most days will have a quiz or two, usually first thing in the morning. Missed quizzes can not be made up, unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor and IT coordinator.

Assignment: 15%: There is one assignment, worth 15% of the overall mark. Details on the assignment will be given in class.

Final Test: 25%: The final exam will be given near the end of the course and is scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Final Project: 40%: The final project will be due near the end of the course and is scaled for the overall mark percentage.

Topic Outline

Digital Graphics
Interface
New Images
Selections
Colour
Painting
Layers
Retouching and Editing
Channels and Masks
Type
Colour and Tonal Adjustments
Saving Files
Filters and Special Effects

Grades:

Letter Graded Courses:

A+ =    96 - 100% Outstanding
A  =    91 -  95%
A- =    83 -  90% Very Good
B+ =    75 -  82%
B  =    70 -  74% Average
C+ =    66 -  69%
C  =    57 -  65% Pass
D  =    50 -  56%
F  =    Failure
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Pass/Fail Courses:

P  =    Pass
F  =    Failure
I  =    Incomplete
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Audited Courses:

CP  =   Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance)
NCP =   No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)

Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).

Late Assignments

Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.

Attendance

While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.

Considerations

Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.

A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:

the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.

Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.

Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.

Other Plagiarism Resources

More Information

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Downtown Winnipeg BIZ: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ site includes links for parking, restaurants, and the BIZ Patrol.

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