This course is an introduction to computer based design using Adobe Photoshop CS3. The course is based on weekly class modules that introduce design skills as well as the technical skills associated with Photoshop software. Exercises, tutorials and five major projects will be completed during the semester. The class will introduce the basic skills of photo correction, selections, blending and image modification. These skills, along with design skills, will be applied to a series of projects. Your interface with the class is Blackboard which you will have access to when you enroll in the class. Blackboard is your online "portal" for accessing the schedule, galleries of student work, quizzes and communication tools. We will use e-mail, announcements and discussion boards to stay connected and informed about class activities.

Sample of a weekly module: Week 4 6-12 Sept Photo Restoration Tutorial Original Movies Cover Weekly Topics and Introduce Photoshop Techniques View Sample Movie CIB Lesson #4-Working with Selections Note: Final CIB #4 file must be sent to me for credit on the lesson. Complete the Photo Restoration Tutorial and send me the finished file. Make sure it's a jpeg. Read:VQSG Chapt 5 Project #1 Scanned original due

Course Software and Hardware Requirements You must have access to a computer and scanner (to send sketches of project ideas) as well as internet connections and e-mail account. You will also need to own or have access to Photoshop CS3. This is the latest version of Illustrator and once enrolled can be purchased at the educational discount of about $250 at the bookstore or online education resellers. You can register for an e-mail account at ARC (free) and you can have access to on campus computer labs on campus that have the required software.

Course Books Photoshop CS3 Classroom In A Book-required Photoshop CS3 Visual Quickstart Guide-recommended

Samples of Student Work Project 1 Restoration Project 2 Fantastic Fruit Project 3 Self-Portrait Project 4 Project 5 Magazine