Course Outlines

University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 15519 Web Design Level 1: Photoshop (Introduction)

Course:	DIT 15519 Web Design Level 1: Photoshop (Introduction) When it comes to creating and editing graphics for both print and Web, many professionals use Adobe Photoshop, one of the most popular software applications for working with digital graphics. Students will learn about digital graphics in general, how to use the program interface and tools, and save files for display for Web pages.
Dates:	2009 Oct 07 - Oct 28 No class Oct 12 (Thanksgiving) 6 Classes Mon/Wed (18 hours total)
Time:	6:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost:	$410 (Cost includes resource material provided during first class)
Instructor:	Rahim "The Photographer" Ruda is an internationally published photographer who has worked on print ads, runway shows, boxing events, model calendars, magazines, cosmetic companies, weddings, and with popular urban clothiers and celebrities. With over 10 years experience as a photographer using Photoshop in print and web, he also enjoys working with the University of Winnipeg as an instructor in their Web Design Certificate program.
Materials:	All online course lecture notes will be available for you to read. Some pages may required a password to access them. Students should read chapter 1 of the notes before starting the first class.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

create, edit, and save Photoshop files for use on the Web,
identify and choose appropriate digital graphic formats,
describe the differences between compression formats,
describe the differences between raster bitmap and vector graphics,
organize raw Photoshop files in layers, and
develop a block composite mockup of a web site for clients.

Prerequisites

The following may be required before taking this course:

Application Programming Technologies

15969 Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming

This is intended for use as an introduction to programming concepts for students who have no prior experience. It is required knowledge for several other topics, such as JavaScript, PERL, PHP, Visual Basic, Java and more. While code examples for several different languages will be shown, this course is language-neutral, and can be used as a basis of learning many different programming languages.

Learn more about the Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming 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 later.

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

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 Interface - Lecture B.

Class 2: Quiz 1 is done in class.
The class should cover these topics:
New Images - Lecture 1 to Selections - Lecture 7.

Class 3: Quiz 2 is done in class .
The class should cover these topics:
Colour - Lecture 1 to Painting - Lecture B.

Class 4: The class should cover these topics:
Layers - Lecture 1 to Retouching and Editing - Lecture D.
Distribute Assignment: 15%

Class 5: Assignment is due at the start of class.
Quiz 3 is done in class.
The class should cover these topics:
Channels and Masks - Lecture 1 to Colour and Tonal Adjustments - Lecture A.
Distribute Final Project: 40%

Class 6: The class should cover these topics:
Saving Files - Lecture 1 to Filters and Special Effects - Lecture 7.
Final Test done in class - 25%.

Final Test

The final test will be given during the last class of the course. You will have 1 hour 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.

Final Project

The final project must be submitted via email to your instructor no later than midnight the first Tuesday following the last class.

Evaluation

Classroom quizzes       (3 x 5% each)                15%

Take home assignments                                15%

Final Test                                           30%

Final Project                                        40%
                                                  --------
                                Possible Total =    100%

Topic Outline

The first few chapters are open to the public. A password will be given during the first class to students to access the rest of the material.

Home (Lecture Topics) Page
- Digital Graphics
  - Lectures:
  - Links
  - Review Questions
  - Quiz
- Interface
- New Images
  - Lectures:
    1. Creating New Images
    2. Image Window
    3. Opening Images
      - Open Dialog Box
      - Download NewImages.zip (PC and Mac OS X)
      - Download NewImages.sit (Mac OS 9)
    4. Adobe Bridge
      - Bridge
    5. Magnification/Navigation Controls
    6. Image Size Dialog
    7. Undoing Changes
    8. Adding Notes and Audio Annotations
  - Links
  - Review Questions
  - Quiz
- Selections
  - Lectures:
  - Links
  - Review Questions
  - Quiz
- Colour
- Painting
- Layers
- Retouching And Editing
- Channels And Masks
  - Lectures:
  - Links
  - Review Questions
  - Quiz
- Type
  - Lectures:
  - Links
  - Review Questions
  - Quiz
- 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

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