DEPARTMENT:            Digital Multimedia Design
COURSE TITLE:          Computer Graphic Design II
COURSE NUMBER:   15934 MCDN  236   
PRE-REQUISITES:       MCDN 150, 235, 230, or by Dept. Permission
CREDIT HOURS:         3 credits

CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS CODE:                 MCDN 236 - FE 
SCHEDULE:                    Thursday 6-8:10PM 
LOCATION:                    Lander College for Women, 2002 Ave J, Brooklyn. Room M314

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME:    Professor Ellen Baryshev
EMAIL ADDRESS:               ebaryshe@touro.edu
ZOOM ID:                                https://zoom.us/my/ellenbaryshev

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory course explores the manipulation and correction of digital images using Adobe Photoshop CC. Focus will be on the understanding and use of the software, as well as the development of basic visual design skills. Enhancement of photographic and original images will be addressed, as to prepare them for use in digital design projects. Techniques to be covered include photo compositing, color and value correction, special effects using Photoshop filters, and image retouching. Layout and design concepts will be emphasized, along with the exploration and manipulation of type and typographic effects. Students will learn to format and store digital images, and prepare them correctly for print or Web projects. Students will work on projects that emulate real world design for advertising, promotion and illustration. Lab time will be necessary for class assignments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will:

• Learn the main functions, tools and techniques in Adobe Photoshop
• Navigate and use menus, palettes and options in Adobe Photoshop
• Learn the difference between raster and vector images.
• Learn to work effectively with the variety of file formats which Photoshop supports and exports
• Research and develop a design concept
• Produce a finished design using Photoshop
• Understand concepts of color theory and color modes
• Learn color correction and photo retouching

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC licenses will be provided from Touro
(For Zoom sessions) Zoom Desktop Client or App. Sufficient Internet connection to view class online; webcam, or desktop or laptop computer with built-in webcam. iPad/phone for attendance is not acceptable. Students should inform professor with hardware/Internet issues.
Supplies: USB and/or other external hard drives are strongly recommended. All work MUST be saved to either an external drive or computer. Google Drive or Dropbox folders will be assigned and used by the professor, for storing projects and assignments. Please be mindful of saving your work, with your FULL NAME in the file title. Points will be taken off for incorrect saving of files.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Weekly attendance is crucial to passing this course
• Completion of all readings, exercises and homework
• Completion of all projects and exams
• Students are expected to keep up with assignments and class work, and participate in project critiques. Evaluation of student progress is based on the successful and timely completion of a series of exercises, as well as the projects.
• Students must abide by deadlines and completion requirements. Completed independent projects will require comprehension of the material presented in class, technical proficiency and a demonstration of aesthetic development.
• Lab Exercises must be done during class and lab time. Practice Time must be arranged outside of class hours to review topics covered during class time. Students should expect to spend an additional 4 to 8 hours of lab time per week on the computer.
• All course projects must be saved to your computer, and uploaded to a shared Google Drive folder, titled with your FULL NAME. Projects need to be saves as PSD, NOT PDF files, layers unmerged. 
• In addition to lab and homework, outside projects will be required for completion by the end of the semester.

RECOMMENDED COURSE TEXT
Free PDF files:
1. Adobe Photoshop Help
https://helpx.adobe.com/pdf/photoshop_reference.pdf

2. Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book
http://tinyurl.com/2b3nhy3k

3. PDF Drive is a free search engine which allows you to search, preview and download hundreds of PDF files into your devices.
https://www.pdfdrive.com

THE COURSE CONTENT, PROJECTS, GRADING GUIDELINES AND GRADING RUBRICS WILL BE POSTED ON THE CLASS WEBSITE

Grades will be based on exams, projects, classwork, attendance and class participation. Completed projects will be graded using the following criteria: comprehension of the material, technical proficiency in using tools and techniques, project planning, design concept, execution, quality control, and a demonstration of aesthetic development. Each project deadline must be respected.
Numerical and Letter Grade Equivalents

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to maintain good attendance throughout the course. Three absences will automatically lower the student grade by one point and each additional absence will lower the grade by an additional point. Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade. Instructors should contact students who miss more than two classes. (Special arrangements must be requested in writing and approved in signature by the professor.)

Make-Up Policy: PROJECTS and HOMEWORK must be turned in on time, otherwise grade will be lowered or no credit will be given for the assignments.

Missed Classes: You are responsible for the activities of each class period. All materials and project briefs will be available on Canvas. Students are expected to check their touro.edu emails every week for announcements from the professor. Students are expected to use Canvas and keep up with weekly assignments.
If you anticipate a scheduling conflict, feel free to submit projects early. If you miss an exam, a makeup exam will be arranged.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
All students must familiarize themselves with the TCUS Academic Integrity Policy and comply fully with the terms of the policy.
http://www.touro.edu/students/policies/academic-integrity
Academic Dishonesty:  Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, project; or failure in the course. For more information, refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy in the Touro College handout.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF FACULTY/COURSE ASSESSMENT
Students in this course are expected to participate in the online evaluation of the course and faculty as requested by the College.
Students are also expected to participate in Assessment activities conducted by the College for the purpose of course improvement and academic reporting.