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Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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Equivalents:
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Course
Name (short): Intro Computer & Multi Media
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
Media Arts
Program Coordinator(s):
Multiple Coordinators
Course Leader or Contact: Tom Dinadis
Originator: Barbara Mathieu
Designate: Barbara Mathieu
Version: 1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)
Calendar Description
Course Description does not exist in SIS
Typical Instructional Format
Lab
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42.0 |
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42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
N/A
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Detailed Description
This course provides an introduction to computer hardware and software
with emphasis on the Macintosh platform. The operating system as well
as file management and input and output are covered. Two basic forms
of image creation and manipulation are covered. Illustrator is used as
the vector based drawing program and Photoshop is used for bitmaped
painting and image manipulation.
This is a lab based course with several exercises throughout the
course.
Program Context
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| Media Arts |
Program Coordinator: Multiple |
Computers are increasingly
providing the front end in
media environments and digital
manipulation as image
manipulation is utilized
extensively in all forms of
media production. This course
provides an introduction to
this technology.
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Course
Learning Outcomes
Learning
outcomes identify the critical performances, and the knowledge, skills
and attitudes that successful students will have reliably demonstrated
through the learning experiences and evaluation in the course. Successful students will have demonstrated the following:
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Knowledge
- The Macintosh operating system.
- File management.
- The effective use of Photoshop for image creation and manipulation.
- Using illustrator for the creation of vector graphics.
- The effective use of layers for compositing.
Skills
- Create basic and complex shapes.
- Use text and graphics effectively.
- Create multi-layer images.
- Effective use of a scanner for image acquisition.
Attitudes
- Professionalism.
- Adaptability.
- Timely delivery of material.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Illustrator exercises 15%
Illustrator assignments 25%
Photoshop assignments 25%
Photoshop exercises 15%
Tests 20%
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Generic
Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:
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communication
- written |
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communication
- oral |
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communication
- visual |
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X
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analytical |
X
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creative
thinking |
X
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decision
making |
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interpersonal |
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numeracy |
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organizational |
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X
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problem
solving |
X
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technological |
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other
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Notes: N/A
General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities.
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asthetic
appreciation |
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social
understanding |
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civic
life |
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understanding
science |
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cultural
understanding |
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understanding
technology |
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personal
development |
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work
and the economy |
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Tba
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement
of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences.
This course is eligible for challenge through the following
method(s):
| Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
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Notes: N/A
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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: Fall 2004
Professor: Tom Dinadis
Textbook(s): Illustrator classroom in a Book - Adobe Press
Photoshop classroom in a Book - Adobe Press
Applicable student group(s): Media Arts Students
Course Details:Weeks 1-7: Introduction to the course.
Introduction to the MAC OS-X operating system.
Memory and storage.
Graphical interface, screen and
manipulation of objects.
Fonts and text.
Serial and SCSI connections.
Scanning and printing issues.
File formats and file exhange.
Cross platform issues.
Common problems and troubleshooting.
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator.
Basic tools.
Bezier curves.
Tracing objects.
Layers.
Text.
Colour issues.
Image file formats in illustrator.
files and printing.
Business card project.
Weeks 8-14: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop.
Image acquisition.
Resolution and file sizes.
Curves and exposure control.
Basic tools.
Layers.
Use of text.
Combining paint and draw tools.
Colour formats and manipulation, RGB,CMYK, Index etc.
Output issues.
Image file formats.
Image Retouching.
Image Composition.
**the outline does not include all course content
and may be modified to meet student needs
Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty 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 faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not
the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including
assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic
honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.
Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects 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 are available in the Student Handbook.
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