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An introductory Photoshop course that emphasizes the technical aspects of digital post production workflow in photography.
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome 1: Manage basic retouching such as isolating image areas, cropping, rotating, dodging and burning.
Outcome 2: Analyze and integrate color into an image using layers and color panels and tools such as paint bucket tool and blend tool.
Outcome 3: Experiment with special effects using techniques such as stretching, skewing, and distorting selections.
Outcome 4: Calculate resolution using basic image editing actions.
Outcome 5: Design a photographic image composite by combining images and type.
Instructor Andrea Massalski
Email amassals@ccsf.edu or through Canvas Inbox preferred
Online office hours Tuesdays 10:00AM - 11:00AM or by arrangement
Mailing address 50 Phelan Avenue, v69
San Francisco, CA 94112
CCSF Instructional Calendar:https://www.ccsf.edu/en/student-services/admissions-and-registration/academic-calendar.html
Computer hardware: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Distance_Education/hwreq.htm
Computer software: Adobe Photoshop Software, preferably the Adobe Creative Suite CC or CS5 and above, email instructor if you have questions. NO Photoshop Elements!
SPECIAL RATE TEMPORARY FOR SOFTWARE
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From Collegbuys.org https://shop.collegebuys.org/articles/ACC_Student39_Landing.htm
CollegeBuys offers CC students the complete Adobe CC for $39.99 for one semester or $79.98 for a year. This seems better than all the others.
Here are some links for you from different vendors. You may want to inquire if they have a student discount.
From Apple: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKW02ZM/A/adobe-creative-cloud-photography-plan
From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Creative-Photography-Photoshop-Lightroom/dp/B00O66FYRS
FREE TEXTBOOK
These textbooks will be referred to in the class for readings. You can obtain free online access to them, links below.
Text01: Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers, Martin Evening, Safari/O'Reilly Media, 2018 To get this from the CCSF Library as an eBook: Permalink to Library
Text02: Adobe Photoshop CC Visual Quickstart Guide, Weinmann and Lourekas, Peachpit Press, ISBN-10: 0134308891. It's an older book but still has great info. To get this from the CCSF Library as an eBook: Permalink to Library
VIDEOS
We will use lynda.com videos now known as LinkedIn Learning in this course which are available for free through the SF Public Library. You do not have to live in San Francisco to become a member. OR you may purchase video lessons through LinkedIn Learning.
You do not have to live in San Francisco to get a library card. To get a card: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000001201 If you already have a San Francisco Library Card you can use the lynda videos for free, here is the link that will allow you to get to the videos: https://www.lynda.com/portal/patron?org=sfpl.org
NOTE: lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning which is in the process of being updated at the SF Library.
Other libraries may have access to the videos, check with your local library.
Other support videos and pdfs will be posted in Canvas
Digital Camera: Cell phone or other digital camera (contact instructor if this is a problem)
V165 Photography Lab (Ocean Campus) & Mission Lab (Mission Campus) Hours:
Batemale Hall: http://www.ccsf.edu/en/student-services/learning-resources/acrc.html
Mission Campus lab, call Mission campus for more details
"Succeeding in Online Classes" http://www.ccsf.edu/en/educational-programs/distance-learning/succeedinginonlineclasses.html
CANVAS online classes login https://ccsf.instructure.com
Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7
CCSF distance learning http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Distance_Education
Photo Department website http://www.ccsf.edu/photography
CCSF website http://www.ccsf.edu
CCSF registration https://www.ccsf.edu/en/student-services/admissions-and-registration.html