Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10261
Intro. to Digital Technology

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2012
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Crafts and Design
Program Coordinator(s): Multiple Coordinators
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Version: 2.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students are introduced to basic digital technologies and software applications. Understanding standard industry technology and using appropriate techniques facilitates students¿ work on projects throughout the program. Through a series of presentations, demonstrations, in-class assignments and projects students acquire computer literacy skills in a variety of software applications.

Program Context

Crafts and Design

Program Coordinator: Multiple

This is an introductory level course that teaches students computer literacy skills and reflects the use of technology in the field. This course is a pre-requisite for other courses throughout the program that require computer skills.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Critical Performance

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to work with various software applications and understand 
basic digital technologies.       


Learning Outcomes

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to:

1.	Use terminology relevant to a variety of digital technologies.

2.	Use different software applications at a basic level.

3.	Use image technologies such as scanners, printers and digital
        imaging.

4.	Manage digital files effectively.

5.	Operate various digital storage and output devices.

6.	Use type and format text effectively.

7.	Format and size images properly.

8.	Draw, paint and apply colour using digital systems.

9.	Differentiate between pixel-based and vector-based     
        applications.

10.	Differentiate between web and print requirements.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

In-class assignment 1: Word text formatting	5%
In-class assignment 2: Text boxes and pictures	5%
In-class assignment 3: Type manipulation	5%
In-class assignment 4: Photo colour correction	5%
In-class assignment 5: Painting and drawing	5%
In-class assignment 6: Acrobat PDF files	5%
Project #1: 2 page documents (text and image)	20%
Project #2: Stationery layout	                25%
Project #3: Photo collage with type	        25%

Faculty of the Crafts & Design Program at Sheridan encourages 
students to submit all projects on time as this is excellent training 
for professional practice.

For all submissions:
All assignments and exercises must be submitted at the beginning of 
the class on the date specified in the assignment brief unless 
otherwise stated. If an assignment is handed in by the end of class, 
it will receive a 10% grade reduction. An assignment submitted within 
one week will receive a 20% grade reduction. Assignments more than 
one week late will not be graded unless a prior arrangement has been 
made with the teacher.

If there is a valid reason for the late assignment, the student must 
email the teacher no later than the date the assignment is due to 
indicate it will be late. If the reason is deemed to be valid, there 
will be no late penalty.

There will be no resubmission of work unless, under exceptional 
circumstances, this has been agreed to or suggested by the teacher.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
X	Numeracy	X	Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
	X	X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2012
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

Textbook: A list of recommended textbooks will be provided by the 
teacher

Supplies: USB keychain drive (256 MB or more)

Applicable student group(s): Crafts & Design Students
Course Details:

Intro to course and file management
Week 1 
-	Introduction to course and faculty
-	Course outline, evaluation procedures and class behavior
-	Overview of the Mac operating system, launching and switching
        applications
-	Managing files and folders
-	Storing digital files and using servers
-	Self-portrait exercise

Week 2 to 5: Photoshop Unit 1
-	Basics of digital images, thinking in pixels
-	Using a scanner and importing images from a camera
-	Making simple selections
-	Image transformations and simple use of effects
-	Working with layers
-	Simple image manipulation and retouching/healing
-	In-class assignment # 1 ¿ Surreal Landscape (8%) - Due Week 3
-	In-class assignment # 2 ¿ ¿John Heartfield¿ (8%) -  Due Week 4
-	Project #1: Colourize a newspaper photograph (20%) - Due Week 5









Week 6 to 8: Photoshop Unit 2
-	Creating and using Text layers
-	Using layer masks and quick masks
-	Using adjustment layers
-	Basic colour management
-	Preparing for printing
-	Preparing images for the web
-	In-class assignment # 3 ¿ Colour correct an old print (8%) - Week 7
-	Project #2: Simulated grant submission (images) (20%) - Due Week 8

Break Week

Week 9 to 12: Illustrator 
-	Understanding vector artwork
-	Selecting points, paths and objects with the cursor
-	Using the pen tool to create paths
-	Transformations (rotating, scaling)
-	Using layers and creating groups
-	Type and more advanced type and paragraph formatting
-	Working with colour and using spot/process colours
-	Using pathfinder to combine objects
-	Preparing for print: thinking about bleeds, trim, and folding
-	Creating PDFs
-	In-class assignment # 4 ¿ Distorted type (8%) - Week 10
-	In-class assignment # 5 ¿ Playing cards (8%) - Week 11
-	Project #3: Simulated grant submission (CV and diagram) (20%) - Due
Week 14


Week 13 & 14: Creative Suite Crash Course
-	Using a template to quickly create a web page with Dreamweaver
-	Quick introduction to InDesign for Illustrator users
-	What you can do with After Effects
-	Recording your voice with Audition
-	Review of best `grant submissions¿

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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