CIS 120 - Digital Imaging for Computer Information Systems

Description
In this course, students use professional image editing and illustration software to create and manipulate graphics for web sites. Emphasis will include hands-on experience using computers with industry standard software, Illustrator and Photoshop. This course focuses on navigation of tools, vector drawing skills, manipulation of images, photo editing, and image slicing. Students will create artwork using layers, color adjustments, filters, type design and other image techniques.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS

Major Course Revisions: Title, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230221T09:29:30
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Define image editing terminology
Create and edit raster images
Create images utilizing vector tools
Place and manipulate type
Demonstrate best practices for naming and organizing layers
Practice non-destructive workflow through the application of masks, blends, and adjustment layers
Utilize photographic retouching techniques to correct pictures
Implement fills and gradients to color artwork
Define aspect ratios, resolutions, and color modes
Demonstrate understanding of the basics of file formats and compression through slicing and exporting graphics in multiple formats and sizes
Create and assemble artwork for a single webpage

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Illustrator

A. Getting to know the Illustrator work area.

B. Create and save files

C. Geometric Shapes

D. Selecting and aligning objects.

E. Creating and Editing Shapes.

F. Transforming Objects.

G. Drawing with Pen and Pencil Tools.

H. Working with Type

I. Working with Layers.

J. Blending colors and Shapes.

K. Working with Brushes

L. Applying Effects

M. Combining Illustrator with other Adobe Applications.

II. Photoshop

A. Getting to know the Photoshop work area.

B. Making basic photo corrections.

C. Working with selections.

D. Layer Basics.

E. Correcting and enhancing digital photographs.

F. Working with masks and adjustment layers.

III. Exporting Graphics

A. File Formats

B. Compression

C. Slicing and Exporting

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials:

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-60%
Facilitated discussion: 0-20%
Group work: 0-10%
Lab work: 10-40%

Mandatory Course Components:
1. Fifteen to eighteen Illustrator activities
2. Fifteen to eighteen Photoshop activities
3. Activity based quizzes.
4. Final Illustrator and Photoshop project

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must possess knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software environment, 4000 hours of graphics and computer work experience and be able to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so the student will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Web/UX Design and Development, A.A.A.S.
People Soft Course ID Number: 104603
Course CIP Code: 11.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Hudsonville High School, Kent Career Technical Center
Essential Abilities/Technical Standards:
None