COURSE TITLE:
Digital Imaging
NUMBER: ART/FLM/JRN 371 (O)
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: ART F161 or ART F271 or ART F284/JRN F204 or FLM/JRN F290; COMM
F131X or COMM F141X.
LOCATION: Online
MEETING TIME: N/A
INSTRUCTOR: Miho Aoki
OFFICE LOCATION: 306 Music Wing
OFFICE HOURS: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday or by appointment
TELEPHONE: 907-474-5425
EMAIL ADDRESS: maoki3@alaska.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on creating and manipulating digital images, including digital painting
and photography. The varied ethical issues engendered by this expertise will be addressed in
depth. Skills in knowledge useful for digital photography, compositing and digital painting will
be covered.
COURSE GOALS
The primary aims of the course are:
-to provide basic knowledge of creating and manipulating images on computers
-to apply the fundamental visual art, photography and communication design principles to
digital images through hands-on projects
-to encourage students to develop personal aesthetics
Adobe Photoshop will be used for class work. Familiarizing with the software package is
essential to produce good works\. However, the ultimate goal of this course is to apply
learned skills to produce images that stand on their own. The object is not to simply learn the
software packages.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking and understanding of the contemporary issues in digital photography
- Basic understanding of visual designs, drawing, painting
- Ability to manipulate photographs on computers
- Basic knowledge of digital imaging technology
- Skills to create and manipulate images with raster graphics applications
- Skills to composite photorealistic images on computers
COURSE READINGS/MATERIALS
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud (CC) subscription
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE
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Stylus Tablet and Pen (Wacom Bamboo or Intuos are recommended)
Regular access to a computer qualified to run Adobe Photoshop CC
Web camera with microphone and recording software for video recording your presentations
Stable Internet access for accessing software license and class materials and view and upload
video recordings
Digital camera to take still photograph (cellphone camera is OK)
Access to Blackboard
Alaska.edu account
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
This course uses video recorded lectures and blog entries for instructions. Students are required to
participate class discussions and complete 14 exercises, 4 assignments and 4 recorded video
presentations.
COURSE SCHEDULE AND DUE DATES
See separate document
COURSE POLICIES
Students are required to turn in exercises, assignments and recorded video presentations on time.
Late submissions will lower your grade.
EVALUATION POLICIES
Exercise Grading Standard:
Exercises are hands-on projects for learning software skills and sharing creative ideas. You can
submit the exercise later if you miss the deadline only for UAF official business, illness and other
serious reasons. You have to provide a written proof for why you have to miss or have missed the
deadline. If you miss the deadline for unexcused reason, you can still make up the exercise for 50%
of the original grade.
P: 2 to 4 points (varying points)
Work is complete and submitted on time and shows the technical skills required for the exercise are
mastered. The work shows the student's careful consideration on the color choices, composition and
other artistic aspects of the image.
I: 1 points
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Work is submitted on time but doesn't show the technical skills required for the exercise or
incomplete. This grade will be changed to P if the student complete the work and submit later.
F: 0 points
The student did not turn in the work.
Project (Assignments) Grading Standard:
4 points (A)
Work is original, unique, ambitious and outstanding in concept, design and execution. Risk taking and
experiment are essential. Execution of work is considered excellent and shows an understanding and
experiment with materials and techniques. All work must be finished on time and presented clearly
and attractively. Technical challenges must be actively tackled and overcome.
3 points (B)
Work is well executed with a high degree of competency and range of techniques. Work meaningfully
fulfills the criteria of the assignment and communicates the concept. Work is well presented and on
time.
2 points (C)
Work is complete but average in concept, design and technique.
Work is limited by technical weakness and limited technique.
Although satisfactory the work could use improvement.
1 point (D)
Work is poor in design, concept and execution.
Work is poorly presented or unfinished.
Work is not innovative, creative or showing self-motivation.
Technical skills are not mastered.
0 point (F)
The student did not hand work in.
Work does not address the criteria of the assignment.
Work fails to meet the minimum requirements of the Professor in quality or quantity.
Grading Opportunities
- Exercises (25%)
- Self Introduction Video (5%)
- Project 1: Painting/Drawing Project (10%)
- Oral Presentation 1 Video (5%)
- Photo Manipulation Ethics Discussion (5%)
- Project 2: Before/After Project (10%)
- Oral Presentation 2 Video (5%)
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- Project 3: Impossible Image (10%)
- Project 4: Final Project Image (10%)
- Final Presentation Video (5%)
- Participation (posting comments for class discussions and other students’ images) 10%
Final Grade:
The final grade will be calculated based on weighted total of the grades you earn throughout the
semester.
A 3.75 to 4.0
B+ 3.16666 to less than 3.5
B‐ 2.5 to less than 2.83333
C 1.7 to less than 2.1666
D 1.0 to less than 1.4
A‐ 3.5 to less than 3.75
B 2.83333 to less than 3.1666
C+ 2.1666 to less than 2.5
C ‐ 1.4 to less than 1.7
F 0.0 to less than 1.0
C– (1.7) is the minimum acceptable grade that undergraduate students may receive for courses to
count toward the major or minor degree requirements, or as a prerequisite for another course. A
minimum grade of C (2.0), however, MAY be required by specific programs for prerequisite and/ or
major / minor courses. Please consult specific program listings in the UAF Catalog.
EXPLANATION OF NB/I/W GRADES
This course adheres to the UAF regarding the granting of NB Grades The NB grade is for use
only in situations in which the instructor has No Basis upon which to assign a grade. In general, the
NB grade will not be granted.
Your instructor follows the University of Alaska Fairbanks Incomplete Grade Policy:
“The letter “I” (Incomplete) is a temporary grade used to indicate that the student has satisfactorily
completed (C or better) the majority of work in a course but for personal reasons beyond the student’s
control, such as sickness, he has not been able to complete the course during the regular semester.
Negligence or indifference are not acceptable reasons for an “I” grade.”
Successful, timely completion of this course depends on committing yourself early and
maintaining your effort. To this end, this course adheres to the following UAF eLearning
Procedures:
1. The first contact assignment (Introduction) is due one week after the first day of instruction.
Failure to submit this assignment within the first two weeks of the course could result in
withdrawal from the course.
2. The first content assignment (Lesson 1) is due one week after the first day of instruction. Failure
to submit this assignment within the first two weeks of the course could result in withdrawal
from the course.
3. Failure to submit the first four class exercise and one content assignment (Exercise 1, 2, 3, 4
and Assignment 1) by the deadline for faculty-initiated withdrawals (the ninth Friday after the
first day of classes) could result in instructor initiated withdrawal from the course (W).
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UAF Core Oral Intensive Course Requirements:
● A minimum of 15 percent of the graded work in the O course (7.5 percent for “O/2”) will be
based on effectiveness of oral communications.
● Students will receive intermediate instructor assistance in developing presentational
competency.
● Students will utilize their communication competency across the span of the semester, not just
in a final project.
● Students will receive instructor feedback on the success of their efforts at each stage of
preparing their presentations.
There will be 3 ten-minute presentations with question and answer time. All presentations are required
to use visual aids and have a clear introduction-body- conclusion organization, appropriate to the
discipline.
All presentations will receive evaluation by the instructor on oral communication competency
(including responsiveness to audience questions), as well as on subject mastery. Students will receive
information/instruction on effective speaking, effective responding, organization of material for
effective presentation, and on development and use of media and visual aids.
INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE TIME
Emails replies to students will be sent within 24 hours in weekdays. Works submitted on time will be
graded within one week.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR GRADE
To check your grades for assignments and find comments from your instructor, click on the My
Grades link in the sidebar menu. All the assignments and their due dates are listed. If your instructor
has left comments, there will be a Comments link. Click on this link to view comments.
If the score is for a test or quiz, click on the check mark or your score to see results and feedback.
If the score is for an assignment, the title of the assignment is a link and by clicking this link you'll be
taken to your submission, grade and comments.
If you see a green exclamation point, your assignment has not been graded yet.
EFFORT AND STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Instruction: Lecture/Readings 10%
Assignments: Exercises, Assignments 60%
Presentations: Recording oral presentation videos 10%
Collaboration: Discussion Board, Critique comments 20%
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EXPECTATION OF STUDENT EFFORT
Students should expect to spend 10-12 hours per week on this class. Students are expected to
complete the assignments and weekly exercises by their due dates. Students are expected to
maintain a working backup plan to be implemented in the event of a computer malfunction or an
interruption of their normal Internet service during the course.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The University of Alaska requires students to conduct themselves honestly and responsibly, and to
respect the rights of others. In class assignments, students must submit work that fairly and
accurately reflects their level of accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the student's own
effort is considered dishonest. Students may not submit the same work for more than one class.
As described by UAF, scholastic dishonesty constitutes a violation of the university rules and
regulations and is punishable according to the procedures outlined by UAF. Scholastic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an exam, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating includes
providing answers to or taking answers from another student. Plagiarism includes use of another
author’s words or arguments without attribution. Collusion includes unauthorized collaboration with
another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of any course requirement. Scholastic
dishonesty is punishable by removal from the course and a grade of “F.” For more information go to
Student Code of Conduct. (http://uaf.edu/usa/student-resources/conduct/#condu)
SUPPORT SERVICES
Software Training Tutorial Videos
UAF Rasmuson Library provides free access to Lynda.com video tutorials
http://library.uaf.edu/vendor/Lynda.com
Atomic Learning video tutorials are also available from UAF Office of Information Technology
http://www.alaska.edu/oit/services/atomic-learning/
UAF eLearning Student Services helps students with registration and course schedules, provides
information about lessons and student records, assists with the examination process, and answers
general questions. Our Academic Advisor can help students communicate with instructors, locate
helpful resources, and maximize their distance learning experience. Contact the UAF eLearning
Student Services staff at 907. 479.3444 or toll free 1.800.277.8060 or contact staff directly – for
directory listing see: http://elearning.uaf.edu/contact
UAF Help Desk
Go to http://www.alaska.edu/oit/ to see about current network outages and news.
Reach the Help Desk at:
● e-mail at helpdesk@alaska.edu
● fax: 907.450.8312
● phone: 450.8300 (in the Fairbanks area) or 1.800.478.8226 (outside of Fairbanks)
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DISABILITIES SERVICES
The UAF Office of Disability Services operates in conjunction with UAF eLearning. Disability
Services, a part of UAF's Center for Health and Counseling, provides academic accommodations to
enrolled students who are identified as being eligible for these services.
If you believe you are eligible, please visit their web site (http://www.uaf.edu/disability/) or contact a
student affairs staff person at your local campus. You can also contact Disability Services on the
Fairbanks campus by phone, 907.474.5655, or by e-mail (uaf-disabilityservices@alaska.edu).
TITLE IX PROTECTION
University of Alaska Board of Regents have clearly stated in BOR Policy that discrimination,
harassment and violence will not be tolerated on any campus of the University of Alaska If you
believe you are experiencing discrimination or any form of harassment including sexual
harassment/misconduct/assault, you are encouraged to report that behavior. If you report to a faculty
member or any university employee, they must notify the UAF Title IX Coordinator about the basic
facts of the incident.
Your choices for reporting include:
1. You may access confidential counseling by contacting the UAF Health & Counseling Center at
474-7043;
2. You may access support and file a Title IX report by contacting the UAF Title IX Coordinator at
474-6600;
3. You may file a criminal complaint by contacting the University Police Department at 474-7721.
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