<< Online Connection and Software Requirements >>

You must have access to a full version of Photoshop CS4 or CS5 (or CS 5.5) to complete this class. The software is NOT included with the textbook.

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Online classes require a large degree of independence and self motivation. You can take a short quize to test your readiness at this web page: Distance Learning 101. Students will need to send large files and projects. A high speed internet connection such as Road Runner, SBCGlobal.net or comparable is essential.

  1. Students should have a basic knowledge of computer skills, e-mail, methods for compressing files using Zip or Stuff It compression utilities and saving images as JPEGs or GIFs. If you are not sure what these are you need to do an online session with me to review.
    Visit this site to view online resources: http://dl.austincc.edu/students/resources.php
  2. In addition, because Photoshop layered files may be very large, screen shots are requested of palettes and other information. Please become familiar with screen shots on the computer platform (Mac or Windows) that you use.
  3. Photoshop 11, (CS 4) or CS5 is required. Students may purchase software at academic prices with id and proof they are enrolled in school (click here for info).
  4. Access to a scanner and/or digital camera is essential for successful completion of the class. (Students may access the scanners in the labs at Northridge and South Austin campus.)
  5. You must also have a word processing or page layout program that you can use such as Microsoft Word, however Notepad or Macintosh's Text Edit program should be sufficient. A page layout program is suggested but not required (PageMaker, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Pages).
  6. Access to a fairly recent computer, Windows or Macintosh is strongly suggested. Old computers with nominal memory and slow speed with "out of date" software are insufficient.

<< Online Class Orientation >>

New students to online classes are required to attend a Blackboard orientation session for Digital Imaging classes (information below). Allow about one hour. In addition all students should complete the following:

  • Download the course syllabi and calendar here or at the courses link from this site. The most recent personalized syllabi are in class Blackboard site.
  • Download and fill in this attached information form to return to the instructor. This form may be copied and pasted into an e-mail. Be sure to use your ACC gmail account! All Blackboard communication uses your ACC gmail account!
    Fill in and send to instructor.
  • Online students must provide a photo of themselves or meet with instructor to have photos taken to be used for online introductions and selected projects. Photos may be taken of the students during lab orientations or students may set up a time to meet with instructor.
  • Be sure to contact instructor by May 1st to make sure you are clear about all the course requirements and how to get started. akennedy@austincc.edu
  • Be sure to review the Distance Learning area of the ACC website. You are responsible for the material included here--
    http://dl.austincc.edu/students/resources.php this link will help you succeed with your online class Success


Confirm with instructor regarding your attendance at orientations or to make arrangements for meeting. If these time do not work for you be sure to contact me as soon as possible.

E-mail or call the instructor as follows: Ann Kennedy akennedy@austincc.edu 512.569.1630.