Professor Edward Riggs
GD214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography
Department of Communication Arts Technologies
Rockville Campus Phone: 240-567-7529, Department Phone: 240-567-5256 Office Hours: M 9-10 a.m., T 4-5 p.m., W 5-6 p.m. Ed.Riggs@montgomerycollege.edu
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to GD 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography,
If you want to learn to use Photoshop in a way that will help you as a graphic designer, this is the course for you. Rather than trying to teach every aspect of this vast application we concentrate on the areas that will be most applicable to your needs. We are sure you will enjoy the experience.
FACULTY INFORMATION
Ed Riggs, Professor and Department Chairman, Communication Arts Technologies, Rockville Campus
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An in-depth study of digital editing as it applies to the needs of the graphics or photography student and professional. Students manipulate scanned images and digital photographs in preparation for publication layout and design, Web output, use in other software packages, or immediate output. Topics include photo-restoration, composite imaging, masking, and the adjustment and correction of images used in graphic design and photography
COURSE PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course, however each student is expected to have sufficient computer knowledge in order to fully participate. There will be no instruction on computer operation or file navigation. It is recommended that photography majors complete PG 161 prior to this course.
TEXTBOOK
Photoshop CS3 for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
This is a synchronous online course, meaning it is offered in real-time, fully interactive sessions. In order to participate, attendance to every session is required. If a student cannot attend a session, a recording of that session is available. Recordings of each session will be made available to all students enrolled in the course. Assignments will be submitted to the CAT department FTP server. Course syllabus, handouts, and class exercises will be available on the FTP server as well.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Each student is required to have a high-speed internet connection (DSL, Cable, or FIOS). In order to actively participate in each class, a headset with microphone is required. The latest version of Java is necessary to connect to the class sessions. This is usually present on the computer. If not, it is a free download. Lectures and demonstrations will be given using Adobe Photoshop CS3. Students should own either Photoshop CS2 or CS3.
ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please email the instructor for further information.
