Photo 51 Syllabus

Course Objective
This Course is designed as an introductory level course to digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop CS4 on the Macintosh Operating System.

The course will cover the various equipment and techniques utilized in the production of digital imagery including scanning, manipulation, and output as well as artistic and theoretical discourse in the creation of digital imagery.

Assignments
Assignments will consist of individual projects performed during class meeting times.

There will also be tests to evaluate student understanding of all technical aspects of digital imaging taught during the course.

The due date is always part of the assignment.

Late work will NOT be accepted.

All class information is posted via the web at http://www.withmeat.com

Attendance
Information, techniques, demonstrations, slide lectures, discussions and critiques will be taught throughout the semester.

Students are required to attend all lecture and lab times unless instructed differently.

It is the responsibility of the student to get any missed information from other students in the class; I will not email you an entire lecture.

Lectures will not be repeated. If you know in advance that you are not going to be in class, please talk to me so we can make arrangements.

Tardiness will not be tolerated and may result in an unexpected drop from the course.

Grading Policies
Grading is based on many different aspects, including, but not limited to: Progress, technical ability, intent, improvement, innovation, and the over-all quality of the work.

Letter grades will be given for each project. In addition to projects your grade is earned through: tests, participation, punctuality, and attendance.

Final Grades are based on a simple percentage scale: 90-100% = A (Excellent), 80-89% = B (Good), 70-79% = C (Average), 60-69% = D (Below Average), 59% and below = F (Fail)

Critiques
Critiques are mandatory. Missing a critique will drop your project grade an additional letter.

Failure to attend the mid-term or final critiques is an automatic failure in the class.

Cheating and Plagiarism are against both the Instructor’s and the College’s student conduct policy. At the discretion of the Instructor, either will be punishable by a failing grade for the assignment or the course.

Required Textbook
Photoshop CS4 Visual Quickstart Guide
Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas

Additional Requirements
It is the responsibility of the student to know and adhere to all college deadlines and procedures. If you can no longer attend the class, make sure you drop it properly; failure to do so will result in an “F” grade in the class.

Please discuss any special needs you may require with the instructor at the beginning of the semester so that arrangements can be made to facilitate your success in the class.

This class may be taken on a credit/no credit basis, but must be initiated by the student at admissions and records at the beginning of the course.

STUDENT CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB!

NO EMAIL, FACEBOOK, MYSPACE OR WEB SURFING IS ALLOWED DURING LECTURES.

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE INTERNET WILL RESULT IN A FAILURE IN THE CLASS.

Materials
1 package of 8.5" x 11" inkjet paper:

(these are your only options)

epson ultra premium presentation matte paper #S041341 (50 sh) $14
epson ultra premium photo paper luster #S041405 (50 sh) $35
epson premium photo glossy #S042182 (25 sh) $20, #S042175 (50 sh) $35

USB 2.0 Flash Drive 1GB (minimum), A portable hard-drive would be best, but don't put anything on it until you bring it to the lab and format it for Mac and PC.

3 CDR (no DVD)