Includes layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and print output. Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and documenting projects. Coursework focuses on preparing students to take the following exams:
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
Complete projects using thumbnails, roughs, and comprehensives; use industry standard page layout software to create printable advertising and print collateral; coordinate color and use the principles and elements of design.
- Define digital imaging and publication software (C5, C6, C7, F1)
- Format text and paragraphs (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Align and distribute objects (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Create and format a masthead (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Create and apply master pages (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Create interactive forms and digital media (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Apply colors and gradients (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Create custom styles (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- View, save, and print images (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Basic photo restoration (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Blend Images for print designs (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Define and manipulate various selection techniques (C5, C6, C7, F1)
- Work with color to transform an image (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Manipulate layers (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Mastering masks (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Apply special effects to type (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
- Prep for Adobe Certified Associate Exam (C5, C6, C7, C8, C15, C18, F1, F2, F7, F10)
Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud Revealed
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud Revealed
There will be 6 quizzes, 3 exams, approximately 12 review assignments.
Book Assignments & Portfolio 40%
Quizzes (6) 30%
Exams (2) 30%
Total 100%
Final grades will be calculated by the following scale:
A: 90% and above
B: 80 to 89%
C: 70 to 79%
D: 60 to 69%
F: less than 60%
Assignments:
The computer assignments will demonstrate your ability to use the computer and to use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Assignments will be accepted up to a week late with a penalty deduction of 30 points. You are required to complete all of the assignments assigned. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop will be the only programs taught in this course. No other software or hardware will be supported for this course in the lab or by the instructor.
Quizzes:
- Quizzes are open book.
- You will receive random questions for each quiz.
- Quizzes will be deactivated after the due date.
- Quiz results are available for viewing after the due date.
Exams:
The 3 proctored exams MUST be taken in person on the Weatherford campus and will be closed-book. Material on the exams will come mostly from the prior quizzes and practice tests. A picture ID is required at exam time. Check the course schedule for the days that the three exams are due.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is taken and verified for financial aid and other reasons by your Introduction Post and completion of your Profile. Weekly attendance thereafter is recorded by timely submissions of assignments.
- Internet Access (available on the WC Main and WCWC Library computers)
- Weatherford College E-mail account access
- Subscription to Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or the ability to utilize the 5 computers in the WC Main Library with the software loaded
Information Systems Certificate
- Students will gain proficiency in the use of computer system hardware and software.
- Students will gain knowledge and skills for entry-level information technology positions in business and industry.
- Students will gain knowledge in application programs, basic computer programming, basic networking, and an introduction to computer hardware.
Desktop/Web Publishing Certificate
- Students will apply skills in office productivity software, digital publishing, and presentation graphics.
- Students will demonstrate web design skills and be able to critique and evaluate the design of web sites.
- Students will create, edit, and publish newsletters, brochures, calendars, letterheads, and other publications.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities. (For more information on the SCANS Competencies please navigate to: https://bit.ly/3jVNrEy).