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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a comprehensive course in digital imaging and manipulation of digital images on the personal computer.
It includes instruction in: the use of software tools and filters; concepts of channels and layers; techniques of masking, duotones, and color correction; importing and exporting images; color systems; and image preparation for multimedia productions as well as separation and printing.

The student will understand and be able to manipulate digital images for use in linear and interactive multimedia productions, on the World Wide Web, and printing.

The student will understand and be able to identify file formats appropriate for digital image manipulation and output file formats appropriate for business and industry.

The student will understand the concept of resolution as applied to: personal computer hardware; digital output to film and direct-to-plate printing systems; digital output for the World Wide Web; and file size management.

Students must register for a lab practicum (MUL 080, 082 or 086) to support their work in this class.

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Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Classroom in a Book,
by Adobe Creative Team
ISBN: 0201710161

At least 2 Zip disks or 2 LS 120 (super) disks are required — more as needed to store materials. Due to the limited number of LS 120 drives, zip disks are recommended.

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Photoshop 6 for Windows Bible, ISBN: 0764534912 OR
MacWorld Photoshop 6 Bible ISBN: 0764534904

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Absences may be excused for serious and unavoidable events. If you are absent four times, the instructor may drop you unless you provide a written request and reason to remain enrolled. If you choose to drop the class, do not depend upon the instructor to drop you. You are responsible for your own paperwork. Attendance will often be taken during the second half of the class meeting.

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Food, drink and smoking are prohibited in the classroom. Students are not allowed to attend class under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Only academically-related access to the Internet is appropriate. Leave the classroom to receive or place telephone calls or respond to pager messages.

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Cheating will not be tolerated. Intentional and/or flagrant disregard of copyright infringement is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Violations will be referred to the Instruction Office. Collaborative study and research is encouraged, but all work turned in for evaluation must be original.

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Get to know the other students in the class and choose two partners—students who can take notes and keep handouts for you if you are absent. The instructor will not carry extra sets of handouts for those who were not in class.

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Grading will be based on a series of computer-based projects, homework, and at least two written tests (true/false, multiple choice, short answer) and class participation. Class participation means taking an active role in discussions, working with others in a teamwork environment, and seeking out and sharing information about current developments related to the subject matter.

The design of this course requires that the student will devote a minimum of one hour of effort outside the class for each hour of in-class activity. The student is advised to carefully consider this in determining whether they will be able to devote the time necessary in order to meet the requirements of this course.

Evaluation of student achievement and letter grade assignment is in accordance with the following grading plan: