Syllabus for Photoshop 10 week course at the University of the Arts. Explore Photoshop through hands-on web-design exercises. The course starts with an introduction to the Photoshop interface and tools and the types of files that are used for web graphics. The course continues as you learn how to use layers, effects, text, filters and image optimization tools for the web. Once you gain familiarity with the tools of Photoshop, you will be able to use those skills to create website templates, rich graphics and web page elements such as content boxes and buttons.

1. CE 2423C 01 | Adobe Photoshop - Spring 2016
Instructor Information
Name: Chris Seabo
Email: cseabo@uarts.edu
Chris Seabo studied at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and Rutgers School of Business. She is a senior
graphic designer at the Wyanoke Group and has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of
the Arts for six years.
Photoshop Course description:
Explore Photoshop through hands-on web design exercises. The course starts with an introduction to
the Photoshop interface, tools and optimizing files for the web. We will discover how to use layers,
effects, text, and vector images to create effective unique graphics for print and web purposes.
Session 1 Topic Coursework Due
2-04 Introduction
Class Introductions. Review course syllabus.
Student survey completed in class.
Presentation/
In-Class work
Image Essentials
• Resolution, file types and color space overview
• Optimizing images for print and web graphics
A Tour of the Photoshop Environment
• Setting up and saving a custom workspace
• Opening, saving and creating new documents
• Application Preferences and tool options
Introduction to and practice with tools
• Learn difference between pixel and vector tools
and how to use both.
Assignment In Class Assignment:
Create a 5”x7” psd document with a text layer with your
name above a raster background. Save your file in our
shared workspace with your first initial and last name.
2-11

2. Session 2 Topic Coursework Due
2/11 Review Review of last class and homework.
Presentation Importing images into Photoshop
Working with pixel images
• Making selections
Working with Vector Shapes
• Create vector shapes with shape and
pen tool
Working with Text
• Point text vs paragraph text
• Editing a text layer
• Applying basic rules of typography
• Using Layer Styles with text
In-Class
Assignment
Create a 11” x 8.5” layered psd that
Includes the following:
• One text layer in the file with a question
you have about the tools we have learned or
confirmation that you understand the
material presented.
•One text layer with your name.
• One layer with a raster image.
Save your document with your first initial
and last name in our shared workspace.
2-11
Homework Bring content for a social media graphic or
your choice.
Stock content will be provided if you do not have
a personal purpose for a social media post.
2-18

3. Session Topic Coursework Due
Session 3
2/18
Review
Short review of last class.
Questions and Answers about information
discussed last week.
Presentation/
In-Class work
Working with Layers
• How Layers work
• Creating Layers
• Layer blending modes
• Layer styles
• Renaming and grouping Layers
• Adjustment layers
Assignment
Design a
composite
social media
graphic.
Social Media Graphics
• Facebook News Feed: 470 x 246 px
• Twitter in-stream preview
440 pixels wide and 220 pixels tall
• Pinterest 736px x 1128px high.
2-18
Homework: Refine social media graphic.
Bring two photos to retouch next week
2-25
SESSION 4 TOPIC COURSEWORK DUE
2/25 Review Interactive homework presentation by students.
Presentation/
In-Class work
Retouching Photographs
Work with healing brush and clone tool to remove
imperfections from photograph.
Animated GIFs
Instructor led demonstration
Students will create an animated gif to demonstrate
their before and after retouching work in photoshop.
Homework Homework:
Create a photoshop file with layer groups
containing the before and after retouched images.
Save as an animated gif and bring to class next
week with your pdf to present to class.
Choose a topic for a print ad that will direct people
to a website landing page.
Stock content will be provided if you do not have a
personal purpose for a social media post.
3-3

4. Session 5 Topic Coursework Due
3/3 Review Homework presentation by students with review.
In-Class work
Using Layer Masks
Mocking Up Print ad
• Create the primary visual for the ad
Photoshop by creating large color areas that
blend with your photo so type can be
reversed from the background. Use
blending techniques so that photo and
background blend seamlessly.
Mid course
survey
Complete online mid course survey. 3-3
Homework
In Class Assignment and Homework:
Finalize 7”x10” CMYK print ad to direct people to
landing page developed later in course.
3-10
Session 6 Topic Coursework Due
3/10 Review Ad presentation by students with critique.
Presentation Adjustment layers and Channels
Assignment 3-17
Session 7 Topic Coursework Due
3/17
Review
Review of concepts covered in class thus far and
address any unanswered questions.
Presentation/
In-Class work
Artboards- How to use in responsive design.
Email design
Chris will create an email design using Photoshop.
Students will create an email comp to drive visitors
to the web landing page in Session 8.
In Class Assignment:
• Layout email comp in photoshop
Homework
Assignment
Students will refine their email design based on
feedback received in class and present to class
with a description next week.
11-19

5. Session Topic Coursework Due
Session 8
3/24
Review
Review of last class followed by email design
presentations by students.
Presentation
In-Class work
Layout out a Landing Page
• PSD canvas setup for desktop page
• PSD canvas setup for mobile page
• Lay out each page structure
Homework
Assignment
In Class Assignment and Homework:
Complete a landing page comp in Photoshop. 12-3
Session Topic Coursework Due
Session 9
3/31
Review
Review of last class followed by short critique.
Answer questions.
Presentation
In-Class work
Create and Use Actions
Record processes you tend to repeat as an action that
can be applied to a group of photos.
Homework Refine your best work from the course to submit
next week.
4-14
Session Topic Coursework Due
Session 10
4/14
Presentation
Review of last class followed by short critique.
Students will complete online course evaluation
In-Class work
Course project presentations
Students will present their final projects to the class
and demonstrate psd layer organization, webpage
features and calls to action.
Save psds with first initial last name_project name
on our shared workspace.
COURSE MATERIALS
1 - Flash Drive or Cloud storage for saving classwork and homework assignments.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In-Class Assignment and Homework Assignments
In Class Projects and Presentations
Critiques - Led by Chris with student participation expected.

6. Attendance + Participation
All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly, and for the duration of the
scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking
attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness of absence. Repeated absences may result in
a grade of "F" for the course.
Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Nonattendance does not constitute
an official withdrawal.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy
Violations of academic integrity are considered to be acts of academic dishonesty and include
(but are not limited to) cheating, plagiarizing, fabrication, denying others access to information
or material, and facilitating academic dishonesty, and are subject to disciplinary action. To
review the Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy in its entirety, please visit: http://
cs.uarts.edu/ce/policies#academichonesty/integritypolicy
ACT 48 Activity Hours
To have ACT 48 Activity Hours for this course reported to the Pennsylvania Department of
Education (PDE) you must complete and return the CE Request for Activity Hours Submission
Form to the UArts Continuing Studies Office and meet all requirements outlined by the PDE.
Student Code of Conduct
It is the policy of the Division of Continuing Studies to provide a safe and healthy environment
for learning, personal growth and enjoyment. The well-being of this community depends upon
the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Student status at The University
of the Arts is not an unconditional right, but a privilege subject to certain rules and
expectations articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. To review the Student Code of
Conduct in its entirety, please visit: http://cs.uarts.edu/uploads/media_items/student-code-
of-conduct.original.pdf
Grading:
Students will be evaluated on their personal progression, competency with the material and
class participation. Completion of class assignments and homework are necessary for a passing
grade. Students are encouraged to ask questions during the demonstrations and to bring up
any concerns or trouble they are having with the material during critiques.
Component Points
In class participation and exercises 30%
Homework assignments 30%
Artist Presentations 20%
Design Quality of work 20%
Total 100%

8. Your grade will be calculated using the following scale:
Grade Percentage Range Grade Point
A 100 – 93% 4.0
A- 92 – 90% 3.67
B+ 89 – 87% 3.33
B 86 – 83% 3.0
B- 82 – 80% 2.67
C+ 79 – 77% 2.33
C 76 – 73% 2.0
C- 72 – 70% 1.67
D+ 67 – 69% 1.33
D 63 – 66% 1.0
F 59% or less 0.0
P Pass -