Course Title

Image Management Techniques

Course Description

Students will acquire fundamental skills in image management procedures and techniques; video presentation skills; methods for print and web publishing; and certification standards and copyright basics as they develop an electronic portfolio.

Contact

Carrie DeMuth
405-743-5426
cdemu@okcareertech.org

Knowledge and Skills

• Explain and implement presentation management concepts, including storyboarding, layout, multimedia, font and color selection, graphic images, copyright and ethics, audience usability, file hierarchy, and navigation.
• Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively and efficiently through presentation techniques.
• Identify differences in platforms, browsers, display settings, etc., and related issues.
• Use scanning devices and software to properly scan reflective and transparent mediums.
• Demonstrate basic design procedures using photo-editing software that include photo enhancement, correction, restoration, and manipulation.
• Manipulate, troubleshoot, compress, publish and export graphics and/or animations.
• Understand and employ design and color principles while creating visually appealing graphic images.
• Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Apply appropriate techniques for web and print publishing.
• Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with a diverse workforce.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for training, sales, and/or information sharing with supporting materials.
• Understand legal and ethical issues in the IT field.
• Prepare visual design specifications and evaluate visual appeal.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital imaging techniques and equipment.
• Select and utilize appropriate software and hardware tools.
• Produce or acquire graphics, animation, audio, and/or video content.
• If using Adobe Photoshop for image editing, apply the following features appropriately:   color, efficiency and automation, file management, filters and effects, image properties, layers, masks and channels, text tools, and user interface.
• If using Macromedia Fireworks for image editing, apply the following features appropriately:   animation, commands, effects, setup, web images, behaviors, drawing tools, exporting, and tools.
• Create and manipulate original digital images using the features of vector graphics software.
• If using Adobe Illustrator for vector graphics, apply the following software features appropriately:   automation and customization, compiling objects, interaction with web and other applications, type tools, color, objects and shapes, interface, and enhancing artwork.
• If using Macromedia Freehand for vector graphics, apply the following software features appropriately:   color, strokes and fills, document window, drawing, layers, modifying attributes, modifying objects, modifying shapes and position, organization, perspective, printing, symbols and instances, templates, text, and working with other application.
• Develop an electronic portfolio to showcase skills and knowledge.

Brainbench - http://www.brainbench.com

Adobe - http://partners.adobe.com/public/ace/main.html

Media Production: Production Assistant - http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Information_Career_Cluster.htm

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

Brainbench - http://www.okcareertech.org/certify

Adobe - http://www.adobe.com/support/certification

Media Production:   Production Assistant - http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Information_Career_Cluster.htm

Industry Alignments

(Select from the following)

Adobe ACE (select one):

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator

Brainbench:

• Presentation Skills
• Select one:

          Adobe Photoshop

          Macromedia Fireworks

          Adobe Illustrator

          Macromedia Freehand

• Media Production: Production Assistant

Curriculum Resources

• Lynda Online Learning Library
• Photography Companion for the Digital Artist, ISBN# 0-13-113310-1
• http://www.cybercollege.com
• Multimedia and Image Management, ISBN 0-538-43463-5
• Multimedia and Image Management Activities, ISBN 0-538-43463-3
• Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 €” Design Professional, Course Technology, ISBN# 0-619-18837-5
• Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004, Macromedia Training From the Source: ISBN# 0321213408
• Windows Movie Maker 2 Zero to Hero, ISBN1590591496
• Video Communication & Production, ISBN #1-56637-798-6
• Career Cluster Resources for Information Technology - http://www.careerclusters.org/resources/ClusterDocuments/itdocuments/ITFinal.pdf

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