Digital Media for Photographers

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1 Digital Media for Photographers [Pick the date][type the sender company name] CE 1416 Summer 2013 Course Information Location: Terra 1506 Dates: Thursdays, 05/30/ /08/2013, 6:00 9:00PM Instructor Information Name: Sean Dyroff Policy: Instructor will respond within hours Course Description The Digital Media for Photographers class Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Formerly Adobe Photoshop for Photographers, learn how to optimize and unlock the full possibilities of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Harness the power of this incredible software pair in a training sequence specifically designed for photographers. Step-by-step instruction on Photoshop and Lightroom includes lessons that will hone skills. Preparing images for print output will be an important factor, and physical output is the student's responsibility; the University's Imaging Lab is available for output. Course Overview Learn how to optimize and unlock the full possibilities of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Harness the power of this incredible software pair in a training sequence specifically designed for photographers. Utilizing the software duo of Photoshop and Lightroom to maximize the digital photographic workflow is a key element of the class. Understanding the different roles and functions that Photoshop and Lightroom can have, while recognizing the harmony the software create to enable the photographer to examine, sort, and evaluate photographs, which will be followed by photographically editing the images to prepare them for a variety of output solutions including the web, mobile devices, print, and print service bureaus. Course Expectations To complete this course students are required learn the essential tools of Photoshop and Lightroom, the basic elements of a digital workflow that utilizes both pieces of software for their advantages. Attendance at all course sessions is expected, however, excused absences may occur. Excessive absence from the class sessions will impact the student s understanding of the class material and potentially the final grade. In order to facilitate an understanding of the course s aims, students are required to participate actively in class projects and discussions. While applying ingenuity through conceptual investigation is encouraged, it is imperative that students exhibit a mastery of the basic instructed processes.

2 Prerequisites Classes or Knowledge Required for this Course There are no prerequisites for this course; however, to ensure your success, it is recommended that students have a solid working knowledge of the MAC OSX. Course Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to: Identify the Photoshop & Lightroom workspace file menus and tool panels Identify the uses for Photoshop & Lightroom in a digital workflow Identify and use tools to sort and evaluate images using metadata Identify and use tools to resize and crop images Identify and use tools with Photoshop & Lightroom to perform basic and advanced color correction of images Identify and use selection tools to edit specific image areas Identify and use tools to create and manage layers within Photoshop Manipulate layers using blend modes and layer styles Use, create, manage and manipulate brushes in Photoshop & Lightroom Identify panels and tools for creating and managing colors Create and manipulate adjustment layers Identify and use tools to create and save gradients Create and manipulate masks Identify and use pen and shape tools to create and manipulate vectors Optimize and export images using the Save for Web and Devices panel Utilize the export functionalities within Lightroom, including for Print, Web, Books and mobile services C OURSE RESO URCE S Software Documents in this course will be presented in.pdf format where possible. Students will need Adobe Reader to view these files, which you can obtain free at Written assignments may be presented as a Microsoft Word document (.doc). If students do not have Microsoft Word, they can use Open Office Writer instead, it can be obtained free at Coursework will be completed using Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Textbook(s) There are no required texts, however, a suggested list is below. Suggested Text Resources: Welcome to Oz 2.0 by Vincent Versace Compositing and Selections in Photoshop by Katrin Eismann 2

3 The Lightroom 4 Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby Additional Course Materials Supplies Students are encouraged to purchase a portable external hard drive with a capacity of 500GB. The portable external hard drive is not required, but will facilitate an easier workflow. Additionally, students should own a digital camera and storage media for that camera (compact flash cards, SD cards, etc.). The class will take advantage of the Lore.com class management site, which requires you to create an account. If you have one already, please let me know you don t have redundant accounts. C OURSE ACTI V ITIE S Readings Readings will be assigned as needed during the interim between the class meetings. Presentations There will be an instructor presentation related to the readings. Students are expected to complete all readings before the in-class presentation. The presentation will be focused more on synthesis + expansion of the reading materials, so it is their responsibility to gain a basic understanding of the reading materials first. Assignments There will be weekly assignments for this course. Assignments will be presented in class. Students will be presented with any assignment-specific files. There will also be a personal assignment for this class, driven by the student. The personal assignment will focus on improving specific areas of the software suite the students need most improvement or practice with, but will encompass all parts of the digital photographic workflow. C OURSE POLIC IES Student Feedback/Communication Students are encouraged to provide feedback to the instructor as they feel appropriate. In addition, students will be submitting feedback to the University at two intervals; the first will be during the course so that any appropriate adjustments can be made to the remaining parts of the course to ensure student satisfaction, and the second will be near the conclusion of the course for an overall evaluation. Submitting Electronic Files Students can submit electronic files to the instructor using YouSendIt.com or WeTransfer.com for intermediate feedback, during an on-going project. Students can also submit their electronic files this way for final projects when appropriate (due to illness or other circumstances). 3

4 Attendance Attendance is mandatory and essential to your performance. The information needed to complete assignments properly will be given in class. As a student in this course, it is your responsibility to make certain you obtain information covered should you miss a class session. Previously absent students must come to the following class with all of the appropriate work due for that day. All students are expected to arrive to class on time and remain present for the duration of the class. Be aware that tardiness and early dismissals will accumulate in absences. 2 absences = lowered grade 2 late arrivals / early dismissals = 1 absence 30 minutes late arrival/early dismissal = 1 absence Evaluation and Grading Individual Project 45% Homework Assignments 40% UNI VERSITY POLIC IE S Participation/Attendance 15% 100% Academic Honesty Policy Code of Conduct Violations of academic integrity are considered to be acts of academic dishonesty and include (but ar not limited to) cheating, plagiarizing, fabrication, denying others access to information or material, and facilitating academic dishonesty, and are subject to disciplinary action. (Please visit to review this policy in its entirety). ACT 48 Activity Hours To have ACT 48 Activity Hours for this course reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) you must complete and return the CE Request for Activity Hours Submission Form to the UArts Continuing Studies Office and meet all requirements outlined by the PDE. Student Code of Conduct It is the policy of the Division of Continuing Studies to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning, personal growth and enjoyment. The well being of this community depends upon the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Student status at The University of the Arts is not an unconditional right, but a privilege subject to certain rules and expectations articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. To review the Student Code of Conduct in its entirety, please visit: 4

5 G RADI NG Your grade will be based on the following: Component Points Homework Assignments 40% Individual Project 45% Participation/Attendance 15% Total 100% Your grade will be calculated using the following scale: Grade Percentage Range Grade Point A % 4.0 A % 3.67 B % 3.33 B 86 83% 3.0 B % 2.67 C % 2.33 C 76 73% 2.0 C % 1.67 D % 1.33 D 63 66% 1.0 F 59% or less 0.0 I Incomplete - P Pass - 5

6 SCHE DULE SESSION/DATE TOPIC COURSEWORK 05/30 Section 1: Workflow Components 06/06 Section 2: Color Understanding & Managing 06/13 Section 3: Editing Images in Lightroom Pt. 1 Understanding the workflow from beginning to end Differentiating Photoshop vs. Lightroom Understanding the harmony between PS & LR Importing images into LR Using & creating metadata for images & searches Folders vs. Collections Exporting a catalog Shoot 100 images, import the images, add metadata and then export the whole catalog and submit via wetransfer.com Introduction to Personal Assignents These will be assignments you work on during the entire course, focusing on the areas you want to learn most. It begins by focusing in on what you want to learn. Basic color management presentation Color management options in PS & LR White Balance of RAW files Neutral balance vs. White balance Color correction tools in LR Non-destructive editing as an idea Shoot 5 RAW images using different white balance settings (at least 4 different settings), and then correct the wrong settings in LR to compare in-camera WB correction vs. LR WB correction. Post results on Flickr + Lore. Submit major goals for personal project & start shooting Moving from a global to granular approach Global adjustments in Lightroom Selective editing by color Selective editing using the Adjustment brush Combining editing tools Identifying the major components of a photograph Retouching tools in LR 6

7 06/20 Section 4: Editing Images in Lightroom Pt. 2 06/27 Section 5: Exporting Images from Lightroom Edit 5 images using global corrections and the adjustment brush submit on Flickr with link posted on Lore.com Submit first images towards personal project First in class critique: Review first images towards personal project & review images edited in Lightroom Bring 5 images from LR into Photoshop for further editing. Submit via Flickr/Lore, and bring layered files to next class Moving images between software Understanding the process and impact on files Smart Objects & Smart Filters Identifying the workflow for you. Non-destructive editing practices in Photoshop Learn selection tools Layer masks Pixel/raster-based edits (destructive edits) Selective adjustments Composite layers 3 rd Party plug-ins Submit another images for personal project showing further development using Photoshop techniques and tools 06/27 Section 5: Moving into Photoshop Moving images between software Understanding the process and impact on files Smart Objects & Smart Filters Identifying the workflow for you. Non-destructive editing practices in Photoshop Learn selection tools Layer masks Pixel/raster-based edits (destructive edits) Selective adjustments Composite layers 3 rd Party plug-ins Submit another images for personal project showing further development using Photoshop techniques and tools 07/11 Section 6: 7

8 Advanced editing in Photoshop 07/18 Section 7: Output for Print & Print Services 07/25 Section 8: Books, Slideshows, Print Modules, oh my! 08/01 Section 9: Output for mobile services Retouching in Photoshop Beginning ideas of compositing HDR imaging Panorama imaging Shoot 3 HDR images, shoot 3 panoramic images, and retouch 2 portraits in Photoshop. Import all files and organize into LR, then move to Photoshop after basic edits. Preparing an image for multiple printers Resolution dpi vs. ppi Printing color management profiles and color spaces Print Service Bureaus CMYK vs. RGB Test prints Inkjet vs. Laserprints vs. Continuous tone Narrow down the images of your personal project to 15 for review, and commentary in next class. Book creation through Blurb via LR s Book module Slideshows for presenting images Exporting slideshows as movies Adding music to slideshows Creating contact sheets using the Print module Custom print layouts in the Print module Review progress of personal project Exporting for web and devices Understanding web device resolution Utilizing Mobile services Preparing images with device appropriate settings Work period for personal projects 08/08 Section 10: Final Critique of Personal Project Lesson Topic: Final critique of personal project 8

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