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VCT/236 Introduction to Image Editing and Formatting

WEEK 1 - NO INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT DUE THIS WEEK.

WEEK 1 DQ#1 Thread

What programs are available for editing images? Research the Internet to locate three different examples of image editing software applications. One should be freeware or shareware. Compare and contrast the features, advantages and disadvantages of the three applications.

WEEK 1 DQ#2 Thread

Describe why image compression is important and how it can be used to store files on the Internet.

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VCT/236 Week 2

Photo Manipulation

The individual assignments in this course build upon each other to design and develop an image banner that can be used as a website masthead or for other electronic and print publications, such as report covers. The client for this project is the City of Kelsey government, found within the Virtual Organizations. This assignment is due in Week Four. Review the City of Kelsey website to determine the style and message this client is trying to depict. Select a non-copyrighted photograph that communicates this message appropriately (this can even be a photo that you have taken yourself). Include an image citation for your photo. Compare the original photo to the following techniques:

Optimize the original photo for the web, and save the optimized photo. Place the optimized photo on a PowerPoint slide with your description and file information.

Crop and resize the photo. Place the cropped photo on a PowerPoint slide with your description and file information.

Retouch the cropped photo using a correction or color adjustment tool. Place the retouched photo on a PowerPoint slide with your description and file information.

Create a simple PowerPoint presentation that compares the original image and file information to three different image editing techniques. List the file format, the file size, and the image resolution on each slide. Include a brief description of your technique and any tools used. You should ideally end up with four slides the original photo and three comparison images.

Learning Team - Pros, Cons, and Legal Issues Draft = 9 Pages!

Submit a 2-3 page draft of the following:

The pros and cons of outsourcing the photography to a professional photographer. The pros and cons of creating the infrastructure to take the photographs in-house.

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The legal issues and how they would be handled under the in-house and outsourced models.

WEEK 2 DQ #1 Thread

Explain some techniques for making good selections when editing an image. What are some common problems developers confront when attempting to use selection tools?

WEEK 2 DQ #2 Thread

What are some examples of photos or industries that typically retouch or change images? Why would you want to

manipulate an image? What are some examples of photos or industries that do not normally retouch the images? Why

would you not want to manipulate an image?

VCT/236 Week 3

Banner

This weeks assignment will incorporate last weeks optimized photo into a banner using layers. Create a background on a canvas that is 675 x 150 pixels. Place the optimized photo from Week Two on a new layer. Blend the transition between the background layer and the photo layer using gradients, feathering, transparency, or blurs. Add another graphic element on a third layer. Practice the principles of good composition, such as purpose, balance, color, alignment, and so on. Submit the banner as a JPEG file that is less than 200KB. Cite the incorporated photo from the previous week, in addition to this weeks selected graphic.

Learning Team - Equipment and Impact Draft - 13 Pages!

Submit a 2-3 page draft of the following:

If done in-house, what equipment would be required and what costs would be incurred. How the photography would impact the day-to-day store operations under each model.


WEEK 3 DQ #1 Thread

What impact does font selection have on readability?

WEEK 3 DQ #2 Thread

Describe the steps required to transform a raw digital file. How could objects, masks, or shapes be used to enhance the

resulting image?

VCT/236 Week 4

Finalize Banner

This weeks assignment will complete the banner. Incorporate the design elements already established by the client, such as their logo, color scheme, motto, etc. Add the City of Kelsey circular logo to the banner. Remove the white background, or make this layer a transparent GIF. Add legible text to the banner, reflecting the message of the client. Submit the final banner as a JPEG that is 675 x 150 pixels and less than 200KB. Cite the incorporated photo, graphic, and the Kelsey logo. NOTE: You can use any logo you want from the City of Kelsey website. However, here is how to get to the actual zip file you can download. Go to the Virtual Organizations link found on the Materials page and follow this path Virtual Organizations --> Government tab (City of Kelsey) --> City Government tab --> City of Kelsey Seal (Graphic) (28 KB)

Learning Team - Frequency and Potential Uses Draft

Review your design to ensure that all of the customer requirements are met. Begin to develop a team program following the design. Submit a team status using the Memo Template.


WEEK 4 DQ #1 Thread

Describe how filters and masks can be used by organizations to embellish the graphics embedded in their website.

WEEK 4 DQ #2 Thread

Discuss the relationship between masks, mattes, and layers.

VCT/236 - Week 5

LEARNING TEAM FINAL PROJECT

Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Photography Paper and PowerPoint Presentation - 13 Animated Slides w/Speaker Notes!

Kudler Fine Foods has used commercial stock photography brokers for the images on its Internet site and for its print advertising. Kathy Kudler says shes proud of the fresh, organic products she is selling and wants to show the actual products for sale in the stores advertising. In addition, she says she wants to showcase actual store displays and feature store employees in the ad campaigns. The Learning Team will analyze the pros and cons of outsourcing the photography to a professional photographer or creating the infrastructure to take the photographs in-house. The team will prepare an 8- to 10-page paper that discusses their analysis and sets forth their recommendation. The team will also prepare a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of the project. In performing the analysis, the Learning Team should consider:

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The pros and cons of outsourcing the photography to a professional photographer. The pros and cons of creating the infrastructure to take the photographs in-house. Legal issues and how they would be handled under the in-house and outsourced models. If done in-house, what equipment would be required and what costs would be incurred. How the photography would impact the day-to-day store operations under each model. How often new photographs could be taken under each model.

The potential uses of the photographs and those implications under each model.

WEEK 5 DQ #1 Thread

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of digital watermarking.

WEEK 5 DQ #2 Thread

How can images and image editing be used to create an inexpensive but effective Web site?

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