HACC



HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORM 335

Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]

1. Digital Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised digital description below):

Credit hours: 3.0

Lecture hours: 2.0

Lab hours: 3.4

Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:

[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [__] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%

(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of in-class instruction.)

2. Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):

In-Class Instruction: 20

Lab Instruction:

3. Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised description in space below):

Explores the techniques and aesthetics of digital image capture and manipulation using digital photography, scanning, and computer imaging software as tools for creative expression. Students learn essential digital camera operations and skills necessary to navigate and work in the computer environment. Students use industry standard software to edit and enhance original digital photographs and images to express a personal vision. A course fee is required.

Minimum Grade Required

4. Prerequisites [§335.2]: None

Co-requisites: None

Other: None

5. Learning Outcomes [§335.2]

[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential

knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a functional knowledge of Adobe Photoshop software in a Mac computer environment

• Recognize the role of Adobe Photoshop in digital photography

• Describe the use and importance of what utilizes computer memory functions and the ability to maintain a workable file size while meeting project requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning images using a flatbed scanner, saving, and color correcting associated files to disk in order to manipulate and create original, computer-generated imagery in Adobe Photoshop

• Operate and utilize the essential functions of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera

• Express a personal vision through the creation of design work and photographs

• Recognize the use and importance of various file formats and print completed projects to various output devices

• Critique the effectiveness of one’s own and peer work

• Practice effective communication in critique sessions using the vocabulary of visual design

6. Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]

[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]

A. Learning the computer environment

- Navigating the Mac interface

- Saving and archiving files

B. Importing and exporting

- Size, pixel and resolution

- File formats and saving

C. Learning Photoshop

- Photoshop Tools and Menu

- Production techniques

- Red-Green-Blue (RGB) Model vs. CMYK Model

- Creating new imagery by using various filters

- Layers and masks

- Photo retouching and color correction

- Creating special effects with type

D. Using a Digital Camera

- Size, Pixel and Resolution

- File formats and memory

- Exposure options including depth of field, shutter speed, color balance

- Downloading and saving images

7. Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]

[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]

Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s assessment management system.

8. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use) [§335.2]: C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]

Adobe Systems Inc. Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book. (latest edition). Berkeley,

CA. Peachpit Press.

Chavez, Conrad. Real World Adobe Photoshop for Photographers. (latest edition).

Berkeley, CA. Peachpit Press.

Evening, Martin. Adobe Photoshop for Photographers. (latest edition). Focal Press

Ippolito, Joseph A. Understanding Digital Photography. (latest edition). Thomson/Delmar

Learning.

Peterson, Bryan. Understanding Exposure, 3rd edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs

with Any Camera. Amphoto Books.

Weinmann, Elaine and Peter Lourkas. Adobe Photoshop for Mac/PC Visual Quick Start

Guide. (latest edition). Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.

|NAME AND SIGNATURE |DATE |

|1. Discipline Faculty Proponent: William Guntrum |6/30/15 |

|2. Curriculum Manager & College Catalog Editor: Erika Steenland |7/7/15 |

|3. Department Chairperson (Discipline Approval): [pic] |7/7/15 |

This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A/B.

This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the College’s mission.

If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer accredited four-year colleges and universities.

|NAME AND SIGNATURE |DATE |

|4. Associate Provost: Kathleen T. Doherty |7/14/15 |

|5. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia Doherty, Ph.D. |7/15/15 |

9. Original Date of course approval by the college: 200120

10. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:

3/00, 10/01

Textbooks updated: April 2002

Textbooks revised: none – April 2003

Project Review: 12/2004: Revisions: Learning Outcomes ko

No Revisions: Project 2006. Revisions made: Textbooks. Ko

Title/Catalog Description – 10/07 ko

Textbooks updated: November 2008 ko

Textbooks 201130

9/19/13-learning outcomes

Revision: Digital Description 5/15/2014 sy

Revision: 6/23/15 – Inserted approved max enrollment numbers effective Fall 15 – ers

Revision 6/30/15 – Textbook addition - as

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