CRN: 1535   
Digital Arts Technology
               DAT H230 Course Name: Digital Imaging II                
Instructor: Jerry Nevins
Class meets Learning Resource Center L303
Thursday, 8:00 am - 10:55 am
                              Office:   L-305                                 
Phone: 203-773-8546
                              Email:  jnevins@jnevins.com                             
                    Virtual Office Hours:  M-Thurs 10:00pm - 11:00 pm , email                      
Number of Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAT 101
Required Textbook: None, All readings provided by Instructor

                                          Class Blog, DAT 101, Fall 2012
                                        Class Blog, DAT 101, Spring 2013
                                          Class Blog, DAT 108, Fall, 2013
                                           Class Blog, DAT 108, Fall 2015

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Course Description:

Prerequisite: DAT*H101. Digital Imaging II provides further study of digital image files and their uses in the realm of digital graphics, imaging and video. Photographic images will be the main images we will work with. We will study working with Photoshop at a more advanced level. Projects include; advanced compositing and image extraction, composition and lighting, color theory, High Dynamic Range (HDR) compositing, Working with RAW files data compression, filters, digital imaging and the Zone System,

This is a working studio class and through demonstrations and hands on work you will learn to solve visual problems using Adobe software. This "hands on" experience is the key to success in this class. The primary evidence for progress in this class will be a visual portfolio of 50+ images illustrating concepts learned.

Number of Credits: 3

Course Objectives:  The main goals of this course are to provide the learner with the abilities to:

1. To become proficient at the technical aspect of photographing with a digital camera and working with those images including digital editing, saving, sizing and posting those images. 
2. Become proficient in using Photoshop to edit, size, adjust and manipulate your own photographs.
3. Learn in-depth use of Photoshop.
4. To develop the habit of looking closely at the visible world around you in order to represent it in terms of aesthetics and truth.
5. Develop an advanced practice of editing with Photoshop.
6. Work with RAW images
7. Develop a coherent portfolio of exhibition worthy photographs.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all required assignments, the learner will be able to:

     1. To understand the use of all tools found in Photoshop CC software.

     2. Understand color correction.

     3. Gain proficiency with image editing for maximum image impact.
 
     4. Understand resolution in digital images.

     5. Gain proficiency in working with RAW files

.    6. Develop high quality portfolio of personal work.

     7. Demonstrate fine artistic control with digital photography.

Complete Photography Guide for Beginners at Life Hack

What makes a great photographer when everyone is taking pictures?

ADOBE TV           Dozens of short how to videos from Adobe.

Week by Week outilne:

Date                                       Assignment

Class 1 21-Jan.    Intro to class, create class blog, Create Goole Drive portfolio, post bio                              and image to blog. Demonstrate color correction tools in Photoshop.                              Students Edit their own work.

Class 2 28-Jan.    Studio Light project. Students work with Studio lighting and cut paper                              forms to create compositions of light and geometric design.

                              Watch this video I made on basic editing for light, contrast and                               color balance using a student image. Feb 2015

Class 3 4-Feb.      Studio Light Project.  The expressive portrait.  Learn how to light a face                               and create an expressive portrait.  Edit work in class and add 5 – 8                               portraits to your Google Drive Portfolio.  Post best two to class                               blog.  Photoshop focus: Healing brush, clone tool, "painting" blur with                               history brush, other skin tips and techniques.

Class 4 11-Feb.    Continue Studio Light Project. Edit work in class

Class 5 18-Feb.    Photoshop: Compositing images with masks and selections.

Class 6 25-Feb     Photoshop: Layers for compositing and prototyping.

Class 7 3-March   Photoshop: RAW, A-Z everything you need to know. Bring RAW files                               to class to work on.

Class 8 10-March  Color Management: What is it? How to control it?

Class 9 17-March  Photoshop Surrealism/ the composited reality.

                               Composited images... Surrealism Video How To....

                               Excellent tutorials here...

                               Photoshop focus: Layer blend modes, advanced selection                                techniques, layer masks, lighting techniques.

March 24                No Class, Spring Break

Class 10 21-Mar    Photoshop:Action Scripts... create a painting machine.

Class 11 7-Apr      3D and Photoshop.                  

Class 12 14-Apr    Custom brushes, textures and

Class 13 21-Apr     Animated Gifs, Time Lapse video.

Class 14 28-Ap    . Photoshop special effects from the Photoshop WOW series.

May 5th                   Reading Day, Optional Class

Final Class- 12-May Final Exam/Last Class Finish up any incomplete work, polish                                 final portfolio.

                                                 Portfolio Due
Finish up your portfolio, add images to it, revisit a past project to improve it, etc.

Instructional Methodology: The course will balance lectures with hands-on demonstrations, learner-centered application assignments, and a comprehensive final project. – The most important evidence of your work is what you put into your Google Drive portfolio. Attendance is very important as well... You can't earn an A for the class if you are skipping class and habitually late to class.

Grading System
For the purpose of computing numerical credit point averages, grades are evaluated as follows for each semester hour of credit. Grades on exams, papers, and quizzes, will be based on this grading system.

Evaluative Criteria:
50% Participation/attendance
50% Portfolio

Late Assignment Policy: All assignments are due before class on the date listed unless otherwise stated. Unless the instructor grants prior written approval, assignments submitted after the due date will be subject to a half point reduction for each day late.

Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the learner to submit all missed work during scheduled office hours or by arranging a mutual suitable meeting with the instructor. Select pertinent information from the missed class will be accessible through the class site in your syllabus.

NVCC Absences and Attendance Guidelines

• The Faculty expects that each student will exercise personal responsibility regarding class attendance.
• All students are expected to attend every class session of each course for which they are registered.
• Students are responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are in attendance, even if absences are the result of late registration or add/drop activity at the beginning of a term as permitted by college policy.
• The Faculty defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester. Distance Learning courses will use criteria established by the Instructor.
• When presence counts towards a class participation grade, excessive absence or lateness may, at the discretion of the instructor, lower a student’s course grade.
• Instructors will maintain attendance records.

At the beginning of each semester, instructors will be instructed to submit, to the Academic Dean’s office, the names of students who have not attended any classes during the first two weeks of classes.

Important! In the Digital Arts Program a majority of learning is done in the classroom. Since all classes in this program meet once a week, one absence is equivalent to missing two classes worth of information. One absence, while not encouraged, may not affect your learning experience or grade significantly; two or more will make it difficult to successfully complete the class. After a second absence, please set up a time with me to discuss options for the class. After three absences or more, in order to avoid receiving a failing grade, it is best to withdraw from the class.  – This is my rule; you may have your own or wish not to have this included. You are welcome to send them to me (replace the word me with Ray Leite, Program Coordinator.

Class Cancellations:  With the potential for faculty emergencies or inclement weather, class cancellations or delays are a possibility.  If a class is cancelled or delayed, instructors will work with students to plan for qualified substitute instructors or make-up assignments for any class time missed. Faculty can plan for make-up assignments through a variety of ways including, but not limited to, the use of reading days, extended class time, or online/additional class assignments. [Cancellation or delay of classes due to inclement weather is made only by the President of the College. To promptly learn of these cancellations or delays, please sign-up for MyCommNetAlert for immediate notifications.]

Academic Honesty Statement: At NVCC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty is prohibited in accordance with the Board of Trustees’ student discipline policy 5.2.1 Policy on Student Conduct, Section 3, Paragraph 2. This policy prohibits cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course materials, plagiarism, and other proscribed activities. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s idea(s) or phrase(s) and representing that/those idea(s) as your own, either intentionally or unintentionally. Anyone who violates the Board policy may fail the course at the discretion of the instructor. (Please see the Student Handbook on the College website for more information http://www.nv.edu/Portals/0/Documents/StudentServices/NVCCStudentHandbook.pdf).

A student may not obtain a transcript notation of “W” in a course if there exists substantial reason to believe the student has engaged in academic misconduct in the course. A transcript notation of “W” will only be permitted for such students when the final resolution results in finding the student did not commit academic misconduct in the course.

Children on Campus: For the purpose of this policy, children are defined as minors under the age of 18 who are not enrolled in a Naugatuck Valley Community College course or program.  Children must be attended at all times by a responsible adult. Children may accompany an adult to class on an occasional basis and only with the prior permission of the class instructor.  In an emergency situation that is not repetitive, a request may be made to the instructor of the course or supervisor of the activity for permission to bring a child to class or on campus.  The student must notify the instructor or supervisor prior to the beginning of the class or activity that a child is present. Pre-k, elementary and high schools that are not in session are not emergency situations. Arrangements must be made for child care outside of NVCC.

It is expected that this accommodation will be made only when there is no disruption to the teaching and learning process.  Instructors and/or supervisors are authorized to ask the student or program participant to leave should the presence of the child be disruptive.

Children are never permitted in any test, exam or final exam session.

(Full policy can be found in the NVCC Student Handbook)

For DAT Classes:

Difficulties in this class: If, for any reason, a student experiences  difficulties in this course or with the instructor, the first action should be to contact the instructor to arrange a time to discuss his or her concerns.  If, together, they cannot resolve the issue, the student may contact the Program Coordinator, in this case Ray Leite in L305, via 203-575-8152, or by emailing RLeite@nvcc.commnet.edu. If the concerns are still unresolved, the student may contact, in this case, Dr. Lisa Dresdner in K600, via 203-575-8004 or by emailing LDresdner@nvcc.commnet.edu.  If, after these steps have been taken, concerns remain unresolved, the student may contact the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Irene Rios-Knauf, to arrange a meeting to discuss his or her concerns. She can be reached at 203 575 8116 or by email at irios-knauf@nv.edu. 

 Code of Conduct Violations:  If a student encounters any difficulties with fellow class participants, that student should meet, first, with the class instructor to express concerns.  If the issues cannot be resolved at that level, the student may contact the Dean of Student Services, Sarah Gager. Her office is located at Kinney Hall, Room 509A, and the telephone number is (203) 575-8012. More information can be found at: http://www.nv.edu/Portals/0/documents/studentservices/Student%20Handbook%201-29-15%20.pdf

For Art Classes

Difficulties in this class: If, for any reason, a student experiences  difficulties in this course or with the instructor, the first action should be to contact the instructor to arrange a time to discuss his or her concerns.  If, together, they cannot resolve the issue, the student may contact the Department Chair, in this case Burton Tedesco in A301, via 203-575-8038, or by emailing BTedesco@nvcc.commnet.edu. If the concerns are still unresolved, the student may contact, in this case, Dr. Lisa Dresdner in K600, via 203-575-8004 or be emailing LDresdner@nvcc.commnet.edu.  If, after these steps have been taken, concerns remain unresolved, the student may contact the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Irene Rios-Knauf, to arrange a meeting to discuss his or her concerns. She can be reached at 203 575 8116 or by email at irios-knauf@nv.edu. 

Code of Conduct Violations:  If you encounter any difficulties with your fellow students, please meet with me.  If I cannot resolve the issue, please contact the Dean of Student Services, Sarah Gager. Her office is located at Kinney Hall, Room 509A, and the telephone number is (203) 575-8012. More information can be found at: http://www.nv.edu/Portals/0/documents/studentservices/Student%20Handbook%201-29-15%20.pdf –

Cell Phone Use Policy: Students are hereby notified that cell phones are allowed in class only if they are turned off or turned to a silent mode. Under no circumstances are telephones to be answered in class. Students who ignore this policy may be asked to leave class. When there are extenuating circumstances that require a student be available by phone, the student should speak to the instructor prior to class, so that together they can arrive at an agreement concerning the device.

Blackboard Learn (place here if you use Blackboard Learn)
This course makes extensive use of Blackboard Learn, the digital teaching and learning platform for the Connecticut Community Colleges, and all students will need access to the Internet (there are plenty of computing resources on campus) in order to take quizzes and access course resources.  Some course content as presented in Blackboard Learn is not fully supported on mobile devices at this time.  While mobile devices provide convenient access to check in and read information about your courses, they should not be used to perform work such as taking tests, quizzes, completing assignments or submitting substantive discussion posts.  If you have any problem using Blackboard Learn Mobile, you should contact Distance Learning at 203-575-8182 dl@nv.edu.  During off-hours please visit our ConnSCU Student Support Help Desk https://websupport.ct.edu and search “Blackboard Mobile Learn” or call 860-723-0221 (Mon-Thr 8a.m. - 8p.m., Fri 8a.m. - 5p.m., Sun 1p.m. - 9p.m.).  If these resources are not available, please resort to using your desktop/laptop computer for all course viewing and activity.

Students with Special Needs-ADA: Students who may require academic adjustments on the basis of a learning disability are encouraged to contact the Counselor for Students with Learning Disabilities (Terry Latella K519C).  Students who may require adjustments on the basis of all other disabilities should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services (Laurie Novi K519D).  After providing documentation and completing the disability disclosure process, students are then encouraged to meet with their instructor(s) to discuss the adjustments approved by the appropriate disabilities contact and to complete the Adjustments Agreement form.  Adjustments are not retroactive, students are therefore encouraged to meet with their instructor(s) at the beginning of each semester.  Instructors, in conjunction with appropriate college personnel, will provide assistance and/or adjustments only to those students who have completed the disability disclosure and academic adjustments process.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
Naugatuck Valley Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information in its programs and activities.  In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the additional basis of veteran status or criminal record. 

The following individual has been designated to handle nondiscrimination policies regarding disability policies:  Robert Divjak, Director of Facilities/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Room C216, Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708; 203-575-8235.   The following individual has been designated to handle nondiscrimination policies regarding sex discrimination as well as other forms of prohibited discrimination:  Jacquie Swanson, Associate Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, Room K704, Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708; 203-575-8043.

Official Student Email:
All Naugatuck Valley Community College students are given an official student email address. This email address is the primary mode of communication with the college. It is a student’s responsibility to check this e-mail for all communications from their instructors and the college. Emails will no longer be sent to personal email accounts. The College gives free access to web applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Visit nv.edu/email for details on setting up your account or for help, call or visit IT: 203-575-8092 or nv.edu/IT.

Tutoring Resources:
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), provides tutoring in math, sciences, English and writing, and numerous other subjects. Students can learn about the full range of tutoring and other student success services by going by the ACE in E500 Ekstrom Hall, visiting its webpage at http://www.nv.edu/Student-Life/ACE-Tutoring, or by calling (203) 596-8717.  The ACE is located on both campuses, Danbury and Waterbury.

Waterbury Hours:      

Danbury Hours:
Please check the Danbury campus for specific hours.

Library Resources:
The Max R. Traurig Library is located on the 4th and 5th floors of the L building. The library has books, journals, databases, research guides, DVDs and CDs to support the college curriculum, as well as copies of all the textbooks used at NVCC. Textbooks and ESL readers are available in the administrative office at the Danbury Campus. The online journal databases, ebooks, and streaming videos can be accessed via the library website at www.nv.edu/library or through the Library tab in MyCommNet.

Hours:

Library Circulation Desk: (203) 575-8024
Reference Desk: (203) 575-8224
Text Us! (203) 951-8189
Email:    library@nv.edu

Internet Related Sites
http://www.nv3.commnet.edu/mmedia/fa-daweb/digitalarts/CourseResources/DAT104/Default.htm

Tutoring Resources: The ACE center located in Ekstrom Hall has tutoring available in a variety of subjects which include, writing, math, and study skills.

Museum of Computer Art
Virtual Training Co's Adobe training movies
Lynda.com's free online training Movies
Computer Arts in the UK
Artpromote... Links to Computer generated art, fractals and more

Spring 2016 - Academic Calendar

Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day - College Closed

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Day Observed - College Closed

Thursday, January 21 Credit Classes Begin

Friday, January 29 Last Day for Add/Swap

Wednesday, February 3 Last Day 50% Refund

Thursday, February 4 First Day Student-initiated Withdrawal

Thursday, February 4"Late Start" Classes Begin

Friday, February 5 Last Day for Add/Swap for "Late Start" Classes

Friday, February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday Observed - No Classes - College Closed

Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14No Classes (Limited Services)

Monday, February 15 Washington’s Birthday Observed - No Classes - College Closed

Monday - Thursday, March 21 - 24Spring Break - No Credit Classes - College Open

Friday, March 25 Good Friday - College Closed

Saturday, March 26 No Classes (Limited Services)

Sunday, March 27 Easter - College Closed

Monday March 28 Classes Resume 

Monday March 28 Mid-term Grades Due

Monday, April 18 Last Day Student-initiated Withdrawal

Thursday, May 5 Reading and/or Make-up Day (Instructor Discretion)

Monday, May 9 Credit Classes End

Tuesday - Monday, May 10 - 16 Final Examination Period

Thursday, May 17 Final Examination Make-up Day

Thursday, May 19 Leadership Banquet

Thursday, May 19 Final Grades Due

Tuesday, May 24 Honors Night

Thursday, May 26 Commencement

Monday, May 30Memorial Day - College Closed

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"This free test is based on Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ typological approach to personality.

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