Master Syllabus CS2513, Digital Image Editing

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
This course is designed to examine and apply the skills, tools, and information necessary to edit images/graphics using a PC. With image-editing software, students will create and produce high-quality digital images which can be used with a variety of documents. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the Digital Image Editing course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:

Define image editing and identify its various applications

Identify the various components needed for image editing

Develop an understanding of the image editing process

Create and edit digital images using a variety of tools

Incorporate these digital images into a variety of documents

Course Outline
  1. Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CC
  2. Working with Layers
  3. Making Selections
  4. Incorporating Color Techniques
  5. Placing Type in an Image
  6. Using Painting Tools
  7. Working with Special Layer Functions
  8. Creating Special Effects with Filters
  9. Enhancing Specific Selections
  10. Adjusting Colors
  11. Using Clipping Groups, Paths, & Shapes
  12. Transforming Type
  13. Liquefying an Image
  14. Performing Document Surgery
  15. Annotating a Document
  16. Creating Web Documents
Instructional Methods

Lectures, examples, presentations.

Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.

Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other media

Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog.

Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor's course policies.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Photoshop CS Magic

Down and Dirty Photoshop CS Tips and Tricks

Methods of Assessment

Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines.

Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in image editing applications will assess student basic knowledge of this software.

Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively.

Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology.

Note: The above-mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines addressing both the SCCC Outcomes and General Course Outcomes/Competencies identified above.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.