CAWT-074 - Introduction to Photoshop - Martin Pfeiffer

Introduction

Professor Marty Pfeiffer is a professional graphic designer and educator.

Course Description

Course Delivery Format

If you enroll in a 100% Online course, there will be no in-classroom meetings and no scheduled Zoom meetings.

If you enroll in a Hybrid course, you will meet for a single class session on the day, time, and place specified in the Schedule of Classes. An announcement of this in-person meeting will be sent to you in email before the start of the semester. The remainder of the class will be conducted entirely online, with no scheduled meetings. If you cannot meet on that day, please send me a message (martin.pfeiffer@canyons.edu) and you will not be counted as absent.

This is an 8-week, 1.5-unit course designed to familiarize students with Adobe Photoshop’s interface, tools, and image editing concepts. Since this is a short-term class, regular participation is imperative. All material for the class will be made available in the modules on Canvas. No textbook is required.

The course is highly project oriented. You’ll have one big project per week. There will be opportunities to demonstrate your skills in creative projects. We will post these in a discussion board for the entire class. Stay on track with the rest of the class so the discussion works. This is an opportunity for you to get feedback from your peers.

What to Expect in this Course

Assignment Submissions

All assignments, quizzes and discussions will be submitted through Canvas. If you are unfamiliar with Canvas, please review the Canvas training videos at https://guides.instructure.com.

All assignments are due by 11:59 PM on the due date. Late assignments make Professor Marty very upset! Just kidding—I accept late work. However, will not receive points for turning it in on time. This can make the difference between an A and a B, for example. Ultimately, all work must be submitted before the final day of the semester.

I use a rubric to grade all your work. It’s a good idea to check the rubric to see if you missed anything before hitting “Submit.”

Other Relevant Course Information

Tutoring

I’m available on-campus in the Valencia TLC if you need help. If you can’t come in person, Zoom is also available. You can find links necessary to join meetings and hours posted in the Module 0: Administrivia on Canvas.

Access to Photoshop Software

This class uses the most recent version of Adobe Photoshop. Alternative image editors or older versions of Photoshop won’t be covered. If you need access to Photoshop, there are two ways:

1. You can purchase a discounted Adobe software license to use Photoshop at home. Currently, it is offered as a 6-month license for $49.99. To get the special deal, go to https://store.collegebuys.org and press the “Order Now” button for Adobe Creative Cloud. You’ll have to provide your @my.canyons.edu email address for them to verify you are a student.
2. Photoshop is also available in The Learning Center (TLC) and the Associated Student Government (ASG) computer lab. Tutors are available in the TLC, but not in the ASG lab. You can find their hours and days of operation at:

• TLC: https://www.canyons.edu/academics/tlc/index.php
• ASG: https://www.canyons.edu/studentservices/campuslife/asg-computer-labs/index.php

Contact information

Use either the Canvas inbox or email me at martin.pfeiffer@canyons.edu. If you use email, please put the course number “CAWT-074” in the subject line. That will help me give you priority. Please use your @my.canyons.edu email account. Due to FERPA regulations that keep your school information private, I cannot respond to email from other addresses (@gmail.com, for instance).

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 12/08/2024 Sub#: 1867