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Course Description

Adobe Photoshop

Examine the essential capabilities and creative applications of Photoshop, from correcting colour and print to retouching portraits, navigation, resolution, cropping, selecting, printing, and making web graphics. The in-depth information and real-world context needed to use this application is provided. This course is suitable for individuals with no prior knowledge or experience with Photoshop or any of its predecessors.

Course Details

Course assignments are application based; at the end of the course, you may be able to use some of this work to build your portfolio.

The software used in this course is Adobe Photoshop CC, which may be downloaded from Adobe at student pricing. No prior versions are taught or reviewed.

Students may register for ICT 436 Adobe Photoshop and ICT 437 Adobe Illustrator in the same term.

Course Learning Outcomes

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Optimize digital images for web, print and video
  • Demonstrate creativity with basic tools
  • Compose complex images using layers
  • Integrate typography appropriately in compositions

Topics of Instruction

  • Photoshop interface: functions of the toolbox and panels
  • Image size, resolution and file formats
  • Navigation and magnification
  • Opening a file using adobe bridge
  • Bitmap vs. vector graphics
  • Straightening and cropping images
  • Layer basics
  • Working with selections
  • Smart objects and rasterizing layer content
  • Eraser tools
  • Design principles, elements and composition
  • Printing and producing consistent colour

Proficiencies

This course content is at the beginner level of the subject matter, however computer proficiency is required:

  • Students must be familiar with the personal computer, keyboard and mouse.
  • Students must have Microsoft Windows Operating systems skills and knowledge, and be able to perform the following tasks:
    • start and run Windows computers
    • use the taskbar, Start button and Help feature
    • use Minimize, Maximize, Restore Down/Up and Close
    • use the left and right mouse buttons appropriately
    • understand file management techniques
    • navigate between files, folders, or drives
    • cutting, copying, and pasting content, files and folders
    • using print screen or snipping tool
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Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 02, 2024 to Aug 01, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $849.00
Instructor(s)
Required Software
Adobe Photoshop CC, which may be downloaded from Adobe. No prior versions are taught or reviewed.
Reading List / Textbook
No textbook required.
Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Students will require access to a computer with the required software, Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone, webcam, and a monitor large enough to display multiple applications (or the use of two monitors).

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Zoom web conferencing software. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Students are responsible for downloading/having access to Adobe Photoshop for the class. Students can download the software from Adobe.com 

Students will need access to the software outside class time to enable work on assignments. The TFDL has access to Mac computers with Adobe Software, for more information see http://library.ucalgary.ca/locations

Students will receive an email explaining how to set up an IT account with the University of Calgary. Your IT account will include an ‘@ucalgary.ca’ email address. Using this email address, you can obtain an educational discount on Adobe Software.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 03, 2024 to Oct 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $849.00
Required Software
Adobe Photoshop CC, which may be downloaded from Adobe. No prior versions are taught or reviewed.
Reading List / Textbook
No textbook required.
Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Students will require access to a computer with the required software, Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone, webcam, and a monitor large enough to display multiple applications (or the use of two monitors).

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Zoom web conferencing software. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Students are responsible for downloading/having access to Adobe Photoshop for the class. Students can download the software from Adobe.com 

Students will need access to the software outside class time to enable work on assignments. The TFDL has access to Mac computers with Adobe Software, for more information see http://library.ucalgary.ca/locations

Students will receive an email explaining how to set up an IT account with the University of Calgary. Your IT account will include an ‘@ucalgary.ca’ email address. Using this email address, you can obtain an educational discount on Adobe Software.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 18, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $849.00
Required Software
Adobe Photoshop CC, which may be downloaded from Adobe. No prior versions are taught or reviewed.
Reading List / Textbook
No textbook required.
Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Students will require access to a computer with the required software, Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone, webcam, and a monitor large enough to display multiple applications (or the use of two monitors).

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Zoom web conferencing software. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Students are responsible for downloading/having access to Adobe Photoshop for the class. Students can download the software from Adobe.com 

Students will need access to the software outside class time to enable work on assignments. The TFDL has access to Mac computers with Adobe Software, for more information see http://library.ucalgary.ca/locations

Students will receive an email explaining how to set up an IT account with the University of Calgary. Your IT account will include an ‘@ucalgary.ca’ email address. Using this email address, you can obtain an educational discount on Adobe Software.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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