Syllabus
VC 251
Chemeketa Community College
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM (CRN 34632 & 37154)
Fall 2009 • Three credits
Building 4/296
Course Web site: newterra.chemeketa.edu/faculty/phoelter/vc251/
Instructor: Peter Hoelter
Contact Information
E-mail:
AIM: phoelter
Phone/Voicemail: 503.399.6475
Office Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, and Wednesdays 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM; Building 4/284B
Course Description
Offers advanced color correction for images.
Prerequisites
VC 111 Survey of Graphic Arts, VC 114 Introduction to Computers for Graphics, and VC 151 Electronic Imaging I
Applications
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Operating System
Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)
Student Evaluation
This class is comprised primarily of classroom instruction reinforced by in-class (Lab) and out-of-class (Homework) exercises, and three projects, all of which will count toward your final grade. There will be two quizzes and a mid-term exam, which will test for mastery of the techniques covered during the preceding classes, and one comprehensive final exam. In addition, in-class participation and student professional conduct will also be evaluated and contribute to your final grade.
Performance Based Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Manipulate curves to adjust the color of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK) images.
- Describe two different color spaces (LAB color), including opponent-color channels, imaginary colors, and positive and negative numbers.
- Optimize light/dark contrast in photos using LAB color.
- Optimize color saturation of photos in LAB color.
- Maximize apparent sharpness of images while minimizing apparent noise in images.
- Make radical changes in the color of objects using the LAB color space.
- Produce process color images suitable for graphic arts reproduction.
- Manipulate scanned images with industry standard software.
Required Text
The following book is required for this course:
Color Correction For Digital Photographers Only, Padova, Ted and Mason, Don. (Wiley)
Optional Texts
The following books are optional and may serve as good general reference books for advanced color correction. They also have been used previously as textbooks for this class:
Photoshop LAB Color, Margulis, Dan. (Peachpit Press)
Professional Photoshop Fifth Edition, Margulis, Dan. (Peachpit Press)
A list of other texts can be found on the References section of the course Web site.
Required Materials
Portable storage device (such as a portable FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or USB2 hard drive, USB flash drive, Internet storage service, iPod, etc.) to save and retain class work, a charged-up print card, notebook and pen.
Grading :: Points
800 points are available in this class.
| Course Component | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Projects (1 at 50 points, 1 at 100 points) |
150 points | 19% |
| Group Project (1 at 100 points) |
100 points | 13% |
| Exercises (10 at 20 points each) |
200 points | 25% |
| Quizzes (2 at 25 points each) |
50 points | 5.5% |
| Midterm Exam (1 at 100 points) |
100 points | 13% |
| Final Exam (1 at 150 points) |
150 points | 19% |
| In-class Participation and Professional Conduct (10 weeks at 5 points per week) |
50 points | 5.5% |
Grading :: Scale
| Grade | Level | Point Range | Standard | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90-100% | 720 – 800 | Excellent | 4.0 |
| B | 80-89% | 640 – 719 | Very Capable | 3.0 |
| C | 70-79% | 560 – 639 | Competent | 2.0 |
| D | 60-69% | 480 – 559 | Limited Success | 1.0 |
| F | 0-59% | 479 and lower | Failure | 0.0 |
| N | No Grade Assigned – student‘s attendance and participation was minimum and does not warrant grade. |
0.0 | ||
| I | Incomplete – granted only under extenuating circumstances and must be discussed before the last week of class. |
0.0 | ||
Late Work
All assigned exercises and projects are due either at the beginning of class (in the case of homework exercises and projects) or at the end of class (in the case of lab exercises) as specified by the course calendar. Late course work will be accepted only for partial credit. Exercise and project grades will be reduced by 20% (two letter grades) for each class period the assignment is late. Points for missed lab exercises can only be made up outside of class and only for partial credit. Course work more than two class periods late is accepted, but will only be marked as “Completed” and will not have a point value. You will not be able to make up missed quizzes or exams.
An extension due to extenuating circumstances such as health or other personal problems can be obtained by receiving permission from the instructor, either prior to or after the fact, by submitting appropriate written documentation to the college or by contacting the instructor directly. Please refer to the Chemeketa Community College guidelines for further information.
Attendance and Participation
Class attendance is an important part of the course experience. Much of the course content is only available by attending class. You are responsible for obtaining any notes that you missed during an absence, either from a classmate or from the class Web site. Participation in class discussions, labs, and student professionalism are all factored into your classroom grade.
If you must miss a class, please notify me, either by e-mail or in person, prior to class so arrangements can be made.
Lab Policies
Cell phones must be turned to silent mode during class. If a call must be answered, take the call outside of the classroom and student work spaces. Lab workstations should only be used for class work—Web browsing, e-mail, Facebooking, game play, instant messaging and other non-class related computer activities should be reserved for other computers on campus. Expect the lab computers to be turned off during certain lectures throughout the quarter. No food or drink are allowed in the computer labs.
Academic Honesty
The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the college’s “Student Rights and Responsibilities.” See College catalog or public Web site for definitions and violation penalties at www.chemeketa.edu/attending/academichonesty/.
Diversity
We are enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage the free exchange of ideas. Chemeketa Community College provides an environment that celebrates the freedom to learn and the freedom to teach. In that celebration of teaching and learning it is appropriate that individuals and groups be viewed with regard to their potential to contribute within the learning environment. Each has dignity and value.
Accommodations
Students who need accommodations for a disability should contact this instructor or Disability Services in Building 2, Room 174 or call 503-399-5192 (V/TTY).
Student Insurance Responsibilities
The college does not provide student health or accident insurance. A Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan is available for student purchase. Details of this plan are available at the enrollment center in Building 2.