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University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 15519 Web Design Level 1: Photoshop (Introduction)

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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:

View the Web Design Certificate timetable for the next intake of Web Design Level 1: Photoshop

Time:

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Cost:

$410   (Cost includes resource material provided during first class)

Instructor:

Paulo Fernandes is the owner of PieffeDESIGN which has been providing graphic design and web development services since 2006. As a rare mix of design and development, Paulo learned the finer points of providing rich graphic design, as well as the importance of functional yet attractive web development.

Materials:

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:

  • Here is the dce.UWinnipegCourses.ca timetable page.
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  • 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:

University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education
Buhler Centre: 460 Portage Avenue (Google Map) Winnipeg, MB Canada R3C 0E8

Phone: (204) 982-6633

For more information, including floor plans and classroom locations, please visit the Location and Hours page on dce.UWinnipegCourses.ca.

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Learning Outcomes

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

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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.
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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.

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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.

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Evaluation

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Evaluation

Classroom quizzes                                    15%
Take home assignments                                15%
Final Test                                           30%
Final Project                                        40%
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                                Possible Total =    100%
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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.

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