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Basic Course Information Catalog 2013-2014 
    
Basic Course Information Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GRA2207C - Advanced Image Editing

2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credit(s)

Lower-Level College Credit

Prerequisite(s): DIG 2000, DIG 2109C, OR GRA 2156C

Course Description:
In this course, graphic design and graphic art students study digital pre-press, preparation, and computer color theory using an image processing application. Students build upon previous study of vector-based and raster-based images to explore creative features, tips, and techniques that improve production capabilities and output quality. Students explore the use of scanning techniques, grayscale, color, file compression, resolution, watermarking, color modes, gamuts, printing options, file types and conversions, lenses and filters, texture and patterns, and images for print, web, and video production, as well as animations and other uses. Industry standard software is used.

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020



Polk State College Mission and Outcomes

Polk State College is a quality-driven educational institution, providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates, and workforce development programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff who are committed to student learning and achievement through the consistent practice of collaboration and focus on excellence. In line with this purpose, Polk State College’s AS programs develop competence in career areas. A primary focus of this course is the development of competencies related to the following program learning outcome(s): 

1. Incorporate principles of good design, composition, lighting, interactivity, usability, typography, artistry, creativity, and aesthetics using appropriate tools and techniques to produce pleasing products
2. Develop targeted messages and use industry standard tools to create, manage, and communicate that message using appropriate formats, channels, and messaging techniques
4. Create, manipulate, manage, and distribute digital media using existing and emerging technologies that conform to industry standards of good design
5. Use multimedia tools for web, video, audio, imaging, animation, and programming to create products that meet clients’ requirements and conform to good standards of design, usability, and visual appeal
 
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Prepare images for various output venues including web, print, multimedia publishing, animation, and video
2. Demonstrate knowledge of resolution, color management, image creation, resolution, video and audio compressions, special effects, and output formats
3. Demonstrate understanding of good scanning, editing, and output techniques
4. Produce a completed print project from conception to design that demonstrates good implementation of advanced editing techniques and output for vector or raster-based images
 

Course Content:
1. Advanced image output: output consideration steps
2. Display mode of source image: RGB, lab color, CMYK
3. Mode conversion to achieve best output: black and white, RGB or CMYK digital printer, CMYK digital printer, CMYK mode
4. Film recorder: RGB mode, video-RGB mode, four-color process separation, CMYK mode
5. Stage at which to convert: target options set-up (in preferences)
6. File types for motion graphics in after effects:
7. Import PSD files (with and without layers, import PSD files as footage or composition, illustrator AI files (with and without layers)
8. Quick-time movies: compression codes, Sorenson, animation, Cinepak, AVI
9. After effects basics: creating after effects projects
10. Interpret alpha channels, creating compositions, adding layers
11. Work with transform properties, create and adjust key frames, duplicate layers, rename layers, rendering
12. Output settings: file formats form, gray scale, export as a TIFF, color separations, export as CMYK, EPS clipping path, EPS with clipping path
13. Duotone—EPS, four-color separation, desktop color separation (DCS)
14. Pre-composing multiple after effects layers
15. Adjusting velocity graphs
16. Building after effects compositions from Photoshop files
17. Import layered Photoshop files as compositions
18. Individual Photoshop layers as after effects layers
19. Transfer modes
20. Creating solid layers
21. Masks in Photoshop and after effects
22. Use mask tools, pen tool, square and elliptical tool, resize masks,
23. Create and animate a null object effects
24. Create simple expressions, filter effects, null objects
25. After effects text: apply, format and animate the basic text effect, apply, format and animate the path text effect, apply, format and animate the numbers effect form
26. After effects 3d compositing: move and orient layers in 3d space, use orthogonal views for 3d layers, add camera layer
27. Image output, image resolution, basics image resolution considerations
28. Selecting image resolution determine final use for image (web, video, print)
29. Movie output: basics image, resolution considerations selecting image resolution determine final use for movie (web, video, print, CDROM etc)
 

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, and on the campus bookstore website at: www.efollett.com.



The Gordon Rule

This is not a Gordon Rule course.



Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the campus Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the Teaching/Learning and Computing Center (TLCC) and library, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote students’ academic success. The TLCC provides tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. Polk State College Library and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the Polk State College website.



Withdrawing From a Course

Students may officially withdraw from course(s) during any given term, provided they follow the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add Period, a student may officially withdraw without academic penalty from any credit course, provided he or she has submitted the appropriate forms to the Student Services Office no later than the published deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding withdrawing from courses that vary from this policy. Please see the student handbook for that program for more information. If a student stops attending class, the grade earned, usually an F, is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal from the course will have on his or her financial aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.



Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the three attempts. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating courses that vary from this policy. Please see the student handbook for that program for more information. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.



Academic Dishonesty

Each student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating/plagiarism, the situation shall be dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. Students should also refer to the course syllabus for more specific information.



Information Technology Access/Use Policy

All individuals who employ the information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State College  Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.



Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for admission to the College. Polk State College is committed to the equitable treatment of all students in a learning environment free of discrimination and harassment. Polk State College’s Equity Officer ensures compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment. Students who believe they have been a victim of discrimination or sexual harassment should contact the Polk State College Equity Officer, Ms. Valparisa Baker, at 863-292-3602 or vbaker@polk.edu.



Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Student Services Office on either campus and speak with the Coordinator of Academic Advising.




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