This course met twice per week for 4 weeks, but you can change the pace if needed for recorded students.

An answer key booklet is not included with this course.

The ability to acquire the required software/applications (see Course Materials section). The student should have a general familiarity with computers – the ability to open applications, use menu-driven commands, and type using the keyboard – so that the emphasis of time can be placed on specific skills.

• Classes 1 and 2 – Introduction, Fixing and Enhancing Images

• Classes 3 and 4 – Adding Shapes and Text, Editing

• Classes 5 and 6 – Filters, Colors, Selections, Layers

• Classes 7– Final Composition

Students will need to purchase Adobe Photoshop Premiere Elements, Student, and Teacher edition.  It comes bundled with Adobe Premiere Elements (video editing) for the same price as purchasing it alone and can be found here.

Staples   (still $79.99, but probably won't last)

Amazon  ($149.99)

 Adobe    ($149.99)

Each day, students can expect to spend between 15 to 60 minutes 5 days per week working on their compositions.  Students will work each week towards creating a portfolio of pictures that demonstrate their touch-up skills.  They can expect to create approximately 8 compositions a week, culminating in a portfolio with 24 or more pieces of their work. A weekly schedule will be provided.

Grading: Grades will be categorized as follows:  learning experiences - 70%, assessments - 20%, participation – 10%.   The projects and exams that you complete will serve as part of your assessment grade, everything else will count as a learning experience.