Description:

In this career-related short course, students will manipulate digital photographs and images using a variety of beginning, intermediate and advanced techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will apply techniques to create and design typographic elements, use vector drawing techniques, prepare images for print, optimize images for web output, and use a digital photo preparation workflow on a variety of digital photographs and images, including scanned images. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $20.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Add complex text layers and text objects to an image
2. Draw and edit vector shapes and paths and add vector masks in an image
3. Prepare an image for print by defining color spaces for RGB and CMYK images to ensure consistent printed color
4. Prepare an image using GIF and JPEG optimization for the Web which includes multiple hypertext links
5. Use professional color workflows for a reliable approach to achieving accurate and consistent color for printed images, Web images and images viewed on the screen
6. Select and apply appropriate problem-solving techniques

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Typographic Elements 
   A. Use guides to precisely position complex text in an image
composition
   B. Make a clipping mask from type and an imported image
   C. Merge type with other layers to rasterize a type layer and image
layer
   D. Use complex layer styles to warp and professionally edit text
   E. Warp a text-based layer around a 3D object

II. Vector Drawing Techniques
   A. Differentiate between bitmap and vector graphics
   B. Draw straight and curved paths using the vector-based Pen tool
   C. Convert a path to a selection, and convert a selection to a path and
save a path
   D. Draw and edit custom layer shapes
   E. Import and edit an Adobe Illustrator object

III. Producing and Printing Consistent Color
   A. Define RGB, grayscale, and CMYK color spaces for displaying,
editing, and printing images
   B. Prepare an image for printing on a PostScript CMYK printer
   C. Proof an image for printing
   D. Create and print a four-color separation
   E. Explain how images are prepared for printing on professional
printing presses

IV. Preparing Images for the Web
   A. Create links within an image using slices, image maps and text HTML
hyperlinks
   B. Generate an HTML page that contains the image with hyperlinks
   C. Explain the differences between GIF and JPEG optimization 

V. Digital Imaging Workflow Processes
   A. Using color management technology, identify color appearance and
maintain the color appearance by changing the color numbers needed by the
target device to produce the specified color appearance
   B. Identify the various workflows: Prepress professional, Graphic
Designer, or Digital photo professional
   C. Create a project management document for each of the following
workflows: CMYK Commercial Print, Mixed RGB and CMYK Print, RGB Photo
Print and Internet Publishing sRGB

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations		 	20% of grade
Projects/Assignments		80% of grade
Total      	           		100%

Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 – 100%  	 
  B = 80 –  89%		
  C = 70 –  79%		
  D = 60 -  69%		
  F =   0 –  59%		  

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.