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.
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.
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.
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
- Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CC
- Working with Layers
- Making Selections
- Incorporating Color Techniques
- Placing Type in an Image
- Using Painting Tools
- Working with Special Layer Functions
- Creating Special Effects with Filters
- Enhancing Specific Selections
- Adjusting Colors
- Using Clipping Groups, Paths, & Shapes
- Transforming Type
- Liquefying an Image
- Performing Document Surgery
- Annotating a Document
- Creating Web Documents
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.
Photoshop CS Magic
Down and Dirty Photoshop CS Tips and Tricks
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.
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.