Course
Description

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

Methods of Course Instruction

The course covers fundamentals of Photo Shop CS3 with hands-on demonstrations from the book and basic graphic design principles.  Discussions will include design questions and solutions. Course content is divided by weeks. Blackboard 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 “SEND”

• Class communications (check Blackboard daily.)

• Mid-term and Final Project

This online course will provide the foundation for the fundamentals of Adobe PhotoShop CS3 and basic graphic design principles. It will provide a designers discussion forum for pertinent discussion questions and responses from students.

• Assignments (6 total)

• Discussion Question Posts (4 total)

• Midterm Exam (1)

• Final Project (1)

Materials

Required

Text(s)

Adobe Press: Photo Shop CS3 Classroom in a Book with CD.

Additional or Optional Materials
Software: (If you do not already have PS CS3 installed on your computer)
Adobe Photoshop CS3  (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 choose to use the free trial version that expires in 30 days, do not download it or install it until JUNE 30, 2008.

If you wish to purchase Adobe PS CS3, 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/adobe
students.cfm .

Please be aware that if you have an older computer, you may need to (a) upgrade your system to accommodate Adobe Photoshop CS3 [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.

Alternative source where materials should be obtained: Adobe Press at www.adobe.com ) ISBN#978-0-321-49202-9

Exams
Requirements

1 exam (Midterm)

How is the exam to be taken:  Online

Date of Exam
TBD