Course
Description

Enrollment at regional campus only. Credit as free elective only, not studio.

Methods of Course Instruction

The course covers fundamentals of PhotoShop CS4 with hands-on demonstrations from the book and basic graphic design principles. Course content is divided by weeks. Discussions will include design questions and solutions based on class readings. Blackboard 7 will be used for this class to:

• Retrieve files and assignments from the Course Documents and Assignments
• Discussion question posts via the Discussion Board
• Submit all completed projects and the final project via the Digital Drop Box “ADD & SEND”
• Class communications (check Blackboard daily.)
• Mid-term and Final Project

To access Blackboard 7, you will need your OAK ID and your password. You may need to change your password before acquiring access to Blackboard 7. Blackboard can be accessed via the Ohio University-Zanesville website or the main Ohio University website.

Each student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and Photo Shop CS4. Each student will be evaluated based on three criteria: knowledge of Photo Shop CS4, grasp of the principles of graphic design as demonstrated in a number of projects, and regular participation on Blackboard discussions

Materials

Required

Text(s)
Adobe Press: PhotoShop CS4 Classroom in a Book (available in Zanesville Campus Bookstore – be sure to get the book with CD if you order online.)

SOFTWARE: (If you do not already have PS CS4 installed on your computer)
Adobe Photoshop CS4  (NOT Photoshop Elements) free trial version available at https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?loc
=en&product=photoshop .  The trial version expires after 30 days.

If you need to purchase Adobe PS CS4, an educational version of the software is available from Ohio University at a substantially reduced cost to the student. This version has no expiration date and contains the same functions as a full version. Contact the MIS department in Athens to arrange purchase or go here: http://www.ohio.edu/software
/adobestudents.cfm .

Please be aware that if you have an older computer, you may need to (a) upgrade your system to accommodate Adobe Photoshop CS4 [add more RAM or upgrade graphics card or both] or (b) make arrangements to use the computers in OUZ Room 163 while the computer lab is open. Call the OUZ front desk to find out what times Room 163 will be open.

Note: Books for the course are in stock at the Zane State/OUZ Campus Bookstore or College Book Store in Athens, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

1 exam (Midterm) - No proctoring required

Dates of Exams
Midterm Exam - Week 5