Photohop 1 - Fall 2002

PH272 - Basic Image Design with Photoshop
Tuesday 2-5pm
Professor Terry Towery
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Course Outline
Course Overview	This class introduces students to Adobe Photoshop. Since the computer has radically changed the imaging world, in this class students will learn to use it as a tool in making and editing images. A core philosophy of this class is learning to use the tools most relevant to image-makers, specifically selecting, adjusting, transforming and retouching. Additionally using Layers, Masks, & Alpha Channels will be emphasized.
Description	Using the computer as a tool for image-makers, weekly assignments are devoted to introducing basic 2&3D design concepts as they apply to making and editing images, Assignments will become increasingly complex as students gain technical mastery. Reading, writing, and out of class independent visits are assigned throughout the semester to further students understanding of design, technology, and visual literacy. A mid-term and final will be assigned.
Concepts	Form, Line, Positive and Negative Space, Value, Contrast, Rhythm, Abstraction, Movement, Pattern, Organic and Geometric Color Concepts Hue, Saturation, Luminance, Monochrome, Polychrome, Color's effect on content Computer Skills PhotoShop, Scanning Images (slides, negatives, prints), Printing, DPI, LPI, PPI, Vector, Raster
Reading and Writing	You are required to turn in several written responses over the course of the class. All responses must be typed on the computer, double-spaced, ten or twelve-point type only. No Courier type.
Midterm	You will create a series of 10 images, 5x5 inch square, each one must illustrate 2-3 different ideas explored during the first half of the semester. When looking at the sequence of images the texture, light, and value should reinforce an overall sense of movement. The pacing of the images is extremely important in creating this effect successfully.
Final	The final will consist of a portfolio of images no smaller then 5x5 that have a specific order which creates a larger meaning, through juxtaposition, placement, and pacing. This portfolio should consist of 20 color prints. Two of the pages must include type. The images should be developed from the images you create during the weekly assignments. Your developing critical journey should be apparent in this group of imagery. Additionally you must turn in a portfolio of all the images you created for the semester. These images will be returned to you one week after the end of classes.
Materials	Bring materials to every class Some assignments will require additional materials Zip Disks – at least three Macintosh compatible only Sketch book - at least 8x10 Drawing implements – pencils – artists Writing implements – pens, black markers, thick and thin – sharpies Pencil sharpener, eraser – kneaded and white Straight edge metal ruler – 24” is good Glue - stick is good Scissors A selection of your own images - no copywritten materials may be used for class
Reading	Required Books: These can be purchased at the FIT Bookstore Photohop 6 Against the Clock Non-Designers Design Book by Robin Williams During the semester you will be required to read three from this list: AfterImage Doubletake Aperture Art in America Art Forum Wired PDN – Photo District News – especially the Pix issue blindspot arttext	Additional Reading-not required: Photoshop 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas New York Times arts and technology sections How Magazine
Grading	You Must Attend Class! After three absences you will be dropped from the class. You Must Be On Time For Class! Three tardies counts as one absence, if you arrive late to class you must make it clear to me that you have arrived or you will be marked absent. All assignments must be turned in on time, at the beginning of class. No late work will be accepted.
	Tardiness, participation, and attitude will be reflected in your grade. Weekly assignments 30% Midterm project 20% Final Project 25% Writing assignments 15% Active Participation 10%	A = 100 - 90 B = 89 – 80 C =79 - 70 D =69 - 60 Failing = 59% and below

Links of interest: Adobe maintains a wealth of tutorials Computerarts.co.uk tutorials Hotwired on photography Doc OZone's now classic cheese page KPT Kai's Power Tips Understandg channel operations Deepspaceweb offers tips PDN Pix Photoserve Photosource Digital Camera Resource Copyright info	Graphic Arts professional organizations: Photo Marketing Assn Natl Assn of Photoshop Professionals Digital Imaging Marketing Assn Professional Photographers Assn American Institure of Graphic Arts American Society of Media Photographers Digital Video Professionals Assn Graphic Artists Guild	Manufacturers: Nikon Epson Canon Umax
digital techniques: Distort Commands QTVR Liquify Layer Compostiting Direct scanning Curves Duotones/Tri and Quad Solarize Shooting off the screen Inkjet transfer shooting for Compositing in photoshop - green/Blue screen and lighting	Places to get prints from digital files Shutterfly (650/610-5200), Photo-Access (206/264-2488), Ofoto (510/647-0514) . Kodak also offers services from ofoto
Analog special effects: Polaroid processes Double exposure Negative and slide sandwiches Scratching on film Solarization Overexposure with diffusion Flash and Jiggle Uelsmann's multiple printing techniques Cross processing On Hotwired or A simple how to and how to simulate it digitally Filtration on camera (eg Cokin), on lights (eg gelling the lights) Alt processes - Cyano, Platinum etc... Toning - Copper, Sepia, silver Bleaching