COURSE:	100 Introduction to Multimedia Computer 
Applications: PHOTOSHOP (section 0303)
INSTRUCTOR:	xtine

DAY/TIME:		Wednesday  12:45 – 5:00pm
OFFICE HOURS:  	Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30
EMAIL:  		xtine@missconceptions.net
AIM SCREEN NAME: 	hereisxtine
ONLINE SYLLABUS: 	missconceptions.net/mission/photoshop/

MATERIALS: Source materials (magazines, photographs, scanned objects, etc.),USB Jump Drive, cd-r, standard letter-size portfolio case, paper for the printer, 11 by 14 inch matte board or illustration board for mounting prints for MAS, large 30 by 24 inch foam core (any art supply store, and the size can be slightly different) for the final project or many smaller pieces of foam core(See hand-out regarding the final project)

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: 	None
CO-REQUISITES: 			Art 201, Art 501, Art 300, Mult 110 and Art 638

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
*The instructor will bring these texts into the classroom. Students are not required to purchase any or all of these books; however, it is recommended that the student invest in a reference that will work for her (whether that is one of these books or a different book, video, or web site).

Adobe PhotoShop CS2 Classroom in a Book, published by the Adobe Press; 
ISBN: 0321321847

Visual Quickstart Guide: PhotoShop CS2 for Windows and Macintosh by Elaine Weinmann, published by the Peachpit Press (New Riders)

PhotoShop CS2 Artistry: Mastering the Digital Image by Barry Haynes; published by New Riders

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course we will apply the principles of design to an electronic medium. Students will develop the skills necessary to digitally manipulate graphic images and text with Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and how to integrate Photoshop materials with Illustrator documents.

OBJECTIVES: Students will learn to create digital images intended for print, the Internet and other media.  The course will provide students with opportunities to merge the technical with the creative, the result of which is electronic art.

ATTENDANCE: Each assignment is designed to lay a foundation for the next, so attendance is mandatory.

LAB: Students may need to schedule extra time to develop software skills and to complete assignments.  Four hours of lab outside class per week are recommended.  A total of two hours for all multimedia courses is required.  All students should also enroll in Art 638, a one-unit course that gives students lab access.

CLASS WORK: Students should save their work on a USB drive.  Additional storage may be necessary and recordableCD-ROMs are recommended.

EVALUATION AND GRADES: Assignments should demonstrate skillful and imaginative use of the medium.  Assignments will be evaluated based on successful communication of a concept, balanced composition and design, presentation and overall effect.  Frequent assignments are designed to reinforce class material.  Late assignments or projects will drop one letter grade for each week late.  This class is a portfolio-based class.  Students will also be graded for the completeness of a portfolio, effort, focus on details and adherence to due dates.

A.        Participation and class work                                        10% of final grade

B.        Assignments                                                                70% of final grade

C.        Final Project (with Portfolio Case and revised works)  20% of final grade

PORTFOLIO: Work for the final portfolio may be prepared in class throughout the semester.  Print-outs of all assignments should be included in the portfolio, on standard letter paper or larger if desired.  Please purchase a black 8 1/2" x 11" standard letter size portfolio (Itoya is one brand) and place assignments and additional work in portfolio.  If you have made changes to a previous assignment, include a sheet of paper behind that assignment indicating the improvements that you have made.

The final portfolio should include:

      Utopian Family
      DADA photomontage
      Cyborg documentation (We will do this in class with a digital camera)
      Illustrator “Logos”
      Illustrator Poster
      Final Project/Documentation
      Mixed media experiment (*extra credit)

Assignments should be printed on either matte or glossy heavyweight paper (at least 44 lbs).  Experimentation in printing (with proper care for the equipment) is encouraged.  Sketchbook paper often gives a watercolor effect and is an acceptable substitute.

If you have a disability that will require accommodations, please contact me.

Date	Class Content	Lab and/or Homework	% of Grade and due date	Your Grade	
9/7	Introduction, Syllabus, File Management and Saving, The Work Area	Find 5 photographs that relate to your family	
		
9/14	The File Browser, Selections, Scanning, Resolution (part I)	Scan 5 family images and select important areas			
9/21	Painting and Editing, Layer Basics, Mondrian Grid + De Stijl
Painting Assignment 1 Due 9/28	Paint various selections of family images on NEW layers			
9/28	Critique Utopian Family

Basic Photo Corrections, Retouching and Repairing, Resolution (part II)	Scan 8 images for DADA photo montage assignment	up to10% awarded for painting assignment 	

(Enter your grade)	
10/5	Masks and Channels, Advanced Layer Techniques	Complete assignment 2: DADA photomontage			
10/12	Critique DADA photomontage

Basic Pen Tool Techniques, Vector Masks, Paths, and Shapes, Resolution (part III)	No homework—enjoy Spring Break	up to 20%
awarded for DADA assignment	

(Enter your grade)	
10/19	Creating Special Effects, Preparing Images for Printing (Resolution, just a reminder!)	Scan Images (many!) for cyborg assignment			
10/26	Seamless Montage Operations	Complete Cyborgs 			
11/2	Critique Cyborg Assignment

Introduction to Illustrator, Working with Similar Tools, Understanding the Art Board, Discuss “Logo” Assignment	Complete Illustrator “Logos”	up to 20% awarded for Cyborgs	

(Enter your grade)	
11/9	Critique Illustrator “Logos”

Creating Outlines, Finding Free Fonts Online
Discuss Poster Assignment	scan images and begin poster assignment using PhotoShop and Illustrator	up to 10% awarded for logo assignment	

(Enter your grade)	
11/16	Saving for the Web
Develop Poster Assignments	Complete Poster Assignment			
11/23	Critique Poster Assignment
Revise Recent Works	Revise and Print Portfolio Pieces to date	 up to 10% awarded for posters	

(Enter your grade)	
11/30	Tiling in Illustrator, The Machine Project (Introduction)	Scan images for the machine assignment			
12/7	Develop Final Projects	Revise Layouts			
12/14	Informal Critique on Final Projects and Extra Help On Development	Complete Final Machine Project			
12/21	Formal Portfolio Critique	none	up to 20% awarded Final Machine Project	

(Enter your grade)	

    

Assignments and Projects:

Assignment 1	Utopian Family
Using the five family images, create a Mondrian-grid  based on the properties of the De Stijl art movement. Remember, the concept  is the Utopian Family. Your digital print should be 8 by 8 inches, with trimmed borders, mounted on black illustration board or matte board.  Use photo glossy or photo matte paper (Epson paper works best with our  Epson printers).

Due Date:  Wed. Sept. 28, 2005		Point Value: 10 points

Assignment 2	DADA Photomontage
Create a digital composite in the style of the DADA photomontage artists that we looked at in class. Use eight images, of which at least three reference media in the world today.

Due Date: Wed. Oct.12, 2005		Point Value: 20 points

Assignment 3	Cyborgs
Create “offline cyborgs” with digital prints mounted to material of your choice. This project is in part a test of your 3-D skills and your digital 2-Ddesign skills!

Due Date:  Wed. Nov. 2, 2005		Project Value: 20 points

Assignment 4	Illustrator “Logos” 
Use Adobe Illustrator to create “logos” for a group of words we discussed in class. (Check the web site home page at www.missconceptions.net/mission/photoshop  if you forgot the words!)

Due Date: Wed. Nov. 9, 2005		Project Value: 10 points

Assignment 5	Poster (using both Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator)
Create a poster for the event: Flash Forward 2005. See the following web site for details:
http://www.flashforward2004.com/default.asp
The poster must include the name of the event, the date, location and a persuasive argument for attending the event. Students may use copy (words) from the web site and/or they may create their own slogans. The size of the poster should be 7 inches by 10 inches.

Due Date: Wed. Nov. 23, 2005			Project Value: 10 points

Assignment 6	Final: Machine Project
Create a fancy nonsensical machine using images from PhotoShop and drawing techniques in Illustrator. Students will have to use the tiling function in Illustrator in order to complete this assignment. The final project should be approximately 2 feet by 3 feet (or 3 feet by 2 feet, either orientation is fine). Students may work in black and white and paint on their printed pieces or students may work digitally and not affect their prints at all. The final print treatment is up to the creative direction of each student. 

Due Date: Wed. Dec. 21, 2005			Project Value: 20 points

Participation	Throughout the entire course
Students will receive up to 10 points for participating in class discussions and critiques (formal and casual), for attending class regularly and behaving appropriately during demonstrations. 

Due Date: Each Class, Sept. 6 – Dec.21, 2005	    Project Value: 10 points

Extra Credit	Mixed-Media Experimentation
Consult the instructor regarding this extra credit assignment.