OCG - Image Editing 1

SAFETY AND ETHICS

1. Identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices.
2. Describe the threat of viruses to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.
3. Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.
4. Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies, e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; and inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices.

5. Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.
6. Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.
7. Identify netiquette including the use of email, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.
8. Describe ethical practices in business professions such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

 

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

1. Identify positive work practices, e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, organization.
2. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, e.g., communication, respect, and teamwork.

 

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

1. Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.
2. Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.
3. List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.
4. Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.

 

INTRODUCTION TO IMAGE EDITING

1. Define terms related to image editing.
2. Identify uses of digital imaging.
3. Identify industry-recognized copyright regulations and ethical computing standards.

 

ACQUIRING IMAGES

1. Download images from the Internet.
2. Transfer images from removable media.
3. Capture images using a scanner.
4. Transfer images from a digital, video or web camera.

 

UTILIZING THE WORK AREA

1. Use the tools.
2. Enter values.
3. View images.
4. Use palettes.
5. Use contextual menus.
6. Use online Help.

 

EDITING IMAGES

1. Straighten an image.
2. Crop an image.
3. Adjust color balance.
4. Replace colors in an image.
5. Adjust brightness/contrast.
6. Adjust hue/saturation.
7. Apply the Unsharp Mask filter.
8. Save the image.

 

WORKING WITH SELECTIONS

1. Make selections using various selection tools.
2. Move selection contents.
3. Save selections.
4. Transform a selection.
5. Edit a selection.
6. Combine the use of selection tools.
7. Fill a selection.
8. Add a stroke to a selection.
9. Crop an image within a selection.
10. Erase within a selection.

 

WORKING WITH LAYERS

1. Create a layer.
2. Rearrange layers.
3. Create a text layer.
4. Merge layers.
5. Apply layer styles.
6. Flatten an image.

 

WORKING WITH MASKS

1. Create a quick mask.
2. Edit a quick mask.
3. Save a selection as a mask.
4. Create a layer mask.
5. Edit a layer mask.
6. Load a mask as a selection
7. Apply an adjustment layer.
8. Apply a filter effect to a masked selection.
9. Create effects using a gradient mask.
10. Apply effects using a gradient mask.

 

ENHANCING AND REPAIRING

1. Use the clone stamp tool.
2. Use the pattern stamp tool.
3. Use the healing brush.
4. Use the patch tool.
5. Retouch an image on a separate layer.
6. Apply filter effects.

 

OPTIMIZING IMAGES

1. Identify resolution.
2. Identify image size.
3. Identify file size.
4. Optimize various image formats (i.e. JPEG, GIF, PSD, TIFF, PNG and RAW).
5. Set background to transparent.

 

PRODUCING DOCUMENT-READY IMAGES

1. Specify color management settings.
2. Preview an image.
3. Adjust an image.
4. Select various printer options (i.e. orientation, duplex, number of copies).
5. Print an image.

 

 

Other Standards:  (List national or local standards students are expected to master in this course)

SC College- and Career-Ready Standards for English Language Arts

English 1 through English 4 Standards and Indicators

 

Reading –Literary Text

Range and Complexity (RC)

Standard 13: Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect on and respond to increasingly complex text over time.

13.1 Engage in whole and small group reading with purpose and understanding.

13.2 Read independently for sustained periods of time to build stamina.

13.3 Read and respond to grade level text to become self-directed, critical readers and thinkers.

 

Reading -Informational Text (RI)

Range and Complexity (RC)

Standard 12: Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect on and respond to increasingly complex text over time.

12.1 Engage in whole and small group reading with purpose and understanding.

12.2 Read independently for a sustained period of time.

12.3 Read and respond to grade level text to become self-directed, critical readers and thinkers.

 

Communication (C)

Meaning and Context (MC)

Standard 1: Interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, communicate meaning, and develop logical interpretations through collaborative conversations; build upon the ideas of others to clearly express one’s own views while respecting diverse perspectives.

1.1 Gather information from print and multimedia sources to prepare for discussions; draw on evidence that supports the topic, text, or issue being discussed; and develop logical interpretations of new findings.

1.2 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; build on the ideas of others and express own ideas clearly and persuasively.  

 

Standard 3: Communicate information through strategic use of multiple modalities and multimedia to enrich understanding when presenting ideas and information.

3.1 Analyze how context influences choice of communication, and employ the appropriate mode for presenting ideas in a given situation.

3.2 Create engaging visual and/or multimedia presentations, using a variety of media forms to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence for diverse audiences.

 

Standard 5: Incorporate craft techniques to engage and impact audience and convey messages.

5.1 Remain conscious of the audience and anticipate possible misconceptions or objections.

5.2 Employ effective repetition, rhetorical questions, and delivery style to convey message to impact the audience.

5.3 Develop messages that use logical, emotional, and ethical appeals.

Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks, including any fees that apply, etc.)

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Revealed, by Elizabeth Eisner Reding, published by Delmar