Syllabus Winter 2008
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Meeting Times and Location: |
Monday-Wednesday 11:00-2:00. Rm: 231 |
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Instructor Name: |
Clay B. DuVal clay@hotpepe.com Cell:612-382-4944 |
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Office Hours and Location: |
Tuesday - Thursday 2:00-3:00 Rm 329 |
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Course Description: |
This course is designed to examine photo retouching and image manipulation using computers. Students will use this software to manipulate photographic images to the point where they no longer resemble the original artwork.(Prereq. GD1400 - Computer Applications) |
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Course Length: |
11 Weeks |
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Contact Hours: |
60 |
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Credit Value: |
4 Credits |
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Competencies:
ท Define image manipulation terminology
ท Identify the major hardware components necessary to perform photo retouch and image manipulaiton in a computer environment
ท Describe and explain printing and production techniques for image manipulation
ท Demonstrate a working knowledge of photo retouch and image maipulation software
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Textbooks: |
None required |
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Materials and Supplies: |
Mounting supplies; Mounting board, ruler, xacto blade, spray mount Students should also expect some expenses to output color prints |
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Estimated Homework Hours: |
2-4 hrs/wk which includes collecting resources (images), journals |
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Technology Needed: |
Digital storage (Cds, jumpdrives, portable hardrive), Corbis library, digital camera
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Student Evaluation: |
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Grading: Classroom Performance =10% Assignments =55% Weekly image journal =35%
A 94-100, A- 90-93, B+ 87-89, B 84-86, B- 80-83, C+ 77-79, C 74-76, C- 70-73, D+ 67-69, D 60-66, F below 60
ท There are a total of 8 assignments incorporating a variety of image manipulation processes. Aside from these, there is a weekly image journal that is due the Thursday of each week beginning week #2 – week #10. Each of these is worth 2 points for a total of 20 possible points. The following outlines the possible points on each:
Assignment #1 – B/W colorization = 5 points
Assignment #2 – American Gothic = 10 points
Assignment #3 – A Day in the Life of =15 points
Assignment #4 – Corporate I.D. = 15 points
Assignment #5 – Conceptual (*in class) Word = 20 points
Assignment #6 – Student –in class- Demo = 10 points
Assignment #7 - Web site design= 20 points
Discretionary 5 points
Total for assignments = 100 points
Discrimination policy: It is Ai Minnesota policy not to discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs, activities or
services. If you have a disability-related need for adjustments or other
accommodations in this class, contact Becky Lothe, Student Counselor by
E-mail at rlothe@aii.edu, by phone at 612-656-6866, or by stopping down to
Counselor Services located in Room 016.