Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Information & Computer Science 205
ICS 205
Course Title
Photoshop/Illustrator
Credits
3
Date of Outline
5/1/03
2. Course Description
Introduces the basic tools and features of
digital image editing, photo retouching, and
color correction of images. Focuses on the
fundamental drawing techniques of illustration graphics
including pen tool paths, objects, and type. (Cross-listed as
ART 205.)
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
ICS 101, BUSN 150, or consent
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
5. General Course Objectives
Demonstrate competency in digital imaging and illustration graphics by completing graphic
design projects.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On Successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a. Color Correct a series of landscape images using
Selection Tools, Layers, Levels, Hue and Saturation, Curves
b. Composite a magazine cover applying
Selection Tools, Layers, Type Tool, Layer Styles, Layer Masks,
Clone Stamp Tool, Levels, Hue and Saturation
c. Enhance a tropical image with natural media effects by integrating
Layers, Layer Masks, Painting Tools, Color Systems, Hue Saturation, Filters
d. Scan and print a montage demonstrating
Selection Tools, Layers, Type Tool, Layer Styles, Layer Masks,
Clone Stamp Tool, Levels, Hue and Saturation, Filters, Scanning, Printing
e. Create a web page design bringing together
Opening and Saving Files , Selection Tools, Layers, Color Systems, Type Tool, Image
Modes, Filters
f. Photo retouch a historical image by applying
Layers, Clone Stamp Tool, Filters, History Palette, Channel Masks,
Color Systems, Image Modes
g. Create a business logo with pen tool paths, objects, and type by utilizing
Pen Tool, Paths, Rectangles and Ovals, Selection, Transform Tools, Painting, Type, Layers
h. Develop a graphic from a digital image using
Pen Tool, Templates, Painting, Brushes, Filters, Effects
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes.
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
Photoshop Palettes
Opening and Saving Files (e)
Selection Tools (a, d)
Channel Masks (b, d, f)
Layers (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
Type Tool (b, d, e, g)
Layer Styles (b, d)
Layer Masks (b, c, d, f)
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Weeks
Clone Stamp Tool (b, d, f)
History Palette (c, f)
Color Systems (c, e, f)
Painting Tools (c, g)
Image/Adjustment (a, b, c, d)
Levels (a, b)
Hue and Saturation (a, b, c, d)
Variations (a)
Auto Adjust Commands (a)
Filters (c, d, e, f)
Image Modes (f)
Scanning/Printing (d)
Illustrator Menus (g, h)
Toolbox (g, h)
Paths (g, h)
Rectangles and Ovals (g)
Selection (g)
Pen Tool (g, h)
Templates (g, h)
Join Command
Transform Tools (g, h)
Layers (g)
Painting (h)
Gradient Fills (g, h)
Type (g)
Compound Paths (g)
Clipping Masks (g)
Patterns (h)
Brushes (h)
Filters (h)
Effects (h)
Styles (h)
Transparency (g, h)
Appearance Palette (g, h)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those
currently available in the field. Examples include
Texts
Weinman, Elaine and Lourekas, Peter. 2006. PhotoshopCS2 Quickstart Guide,
Peachpit Press, Berkeley
Weinman, Elaine and Lourekas, Peter. 2006. IllustratorCS2 Quickstart Guide,
Peachpit Press, Berkeley
Text materials
Photoshop program tutorials
Photoshop projects tutorials
Illustrator program tutorials
Illustrator projects tutorials
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being
offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
Magazine cover project
0-5%
Natural media project
0-5%
Montage project
0-15%
Web page project
0-15%
historical project
0-10%
Business logo project
0-10%
Graphic from digital image
0-10%
Class tutorials
0-5%
Class exercises
0-5%
Reading text assigned materials
and answering questions
Class attendance and/or participation
0-10%
0-10%
9. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at the
discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to
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Lecture
Digital media smart board presentations
Software program tutorials
Hands-on computer tutorials
Design project handouts
Class exercises and projects
Instructor and student critiques
Student class participation
Collaborative problem solving
Service Learning
Testing