>Online Class Information

The master syllabi and course outline for spring, 2012 are at the courses link from this site. The most recent personalized syllabi are in the class Blackboard site. Printed versions will be provided at lab orientations. The online classes contain the same content and assignments as the Digital Imaging lab classes.

Download and fill in student Information form DI 1: Rich Text Form OR PDF Form DI 2: PDF Info Form OR Rich Text Form to return to the instructor. This form may be attached or copied and pasted into an e-mail. In addition, please download fill in and return the attached consent form. This allows the department to use your work in displays and on the web.

Online students please provide a photo of yourself or meet with instructor to have photos taken to be used for online introductions. 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 Wednesday, August 24, the end of the first week of the Summer semester, to make sure you are clear about all the course requirements and how to get started.

Digital Imaging 1 and new students to distance learning classes are required to attend an orientation for the Digital Imaging classes. Orientations are scheduled as follows:

Meet with lab classes for physical orientation at Northridge, Room 4265.
DI 2 meeting with lab students, Thursday, January 19 at 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
DI 1 meeting with lab students Monday, January 23 at 3:30 to 4:30.

Live Online Orientation Sessions via internet spring, 2011:
Please notify instructors when you can attend an orientation. Click either link below at the scheduled meeting time. Log in as a "guest" with your full name. This way your participation is documented.
DI 1 and DI 2 combined for spring 2011 with Donna Pauler at the following URL: http://webconnect.austincc.edu/bbdemo
Thursday, January 19 from 8:00 to 9:00 pm.
Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 am. Confirmed.

DI 1 for spring, 2011 with Ann Kennedy at the following URL:
http://webconnect.austincc.edu/kennedy_bbdemo/
Wednesday, January 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Tentative: Friday, January 20, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Depending on need.

Below are pre-recorded orientations to Blackboard site. Confirm with your instructor to make sure this can be used to replace the physical orientation.

Here is a pre-recorded orientation to Digital Imaging I Blackboard site: http://webconnect.austincc.edu/p78297102/ Click on link and video will start running. This is an overview that may apply to either DI 1 or 2. Click HERE to ACC streaming server with closed captioning.

Here is a pre-recorded orientation to Digital Imaging II Blackboard site:http://webconnect.austincc.edu/p81607433/ Recorded 8/2010 highlighting DI 2 use of Blackboard. Click on link and video will start running. Click HERE to ACC streaming server with closed captioning. Click on forward arrow to start the player. Click on CC icon to enable closed captioning.

Students are welcome to schedule a meeting time by emailing Donna Pauler at pauler@austincc.edu.

There is a link to Blackboard (upper right) from the ACC home page at: http://www.austincc.edu/. This link, http://acconline.austincc.edu, takes you directly to the Blackboard log-in page.

To download a PDF of Blackboard organization for the Digital Imaging classes click here: Blackboard Introduction PDF. This describes the location of Digital Imaging assignments and documents used in the digital imaging classes. Updated 07/10.

Students will be expected to check class announcements in Blackboard and maintain contact (minimum once a week) with the instructor and other students through Blackboard's e-mail and participate in the class Discussion Board Forums.

Getting Started in Blackboard Class: Once a student logs into Blackboard do the following:

• Check your e-mail address in the Personal Information area (see link in side bar) from the home page. Be sure to know your ACC gmail account. This will be used to make contact throughout the course.
• Go to the Digital Imaging class link in BB. Select the Syllabus and Course Outline links. Download the current syllabus and course outline. (See links on the left side of the class page.)
• Select the Discussion Board area and introduce yourself to the class in the Introductions Forum. Add a photo of yourself along with your introduction.
• Go to the Assignments of Blackboard to see course materials and work to be completed by week. Check out the Week 1, Introductory folder to make sure all the start up items are completed, then go to the Week 1 to 2, Unit 1 folder. Read the instructions and download assignments as directed.

Topics are grouped and put in folders by week in the Blackboard Assignments section. CIB tutors and instructor provided "practices" will be used to enable students to build selected skills. Online quizzes are used in Digital Imaging I, and II. These cover selected skills and topics covered in the textbooks, tutors and course notes. Practices, tutors and projects announced one week are typically due the following week. Regular weekly reminders are sent to students with updates with specific due dates.

There are 3 to 4 minor projects or exercises and at least 1 major project in each of the Digital Imaging I and II classes. Students are expected to use the Discussion Board in Blackboard to share their projects with other class members and comment on each other's work. Most work can be completed in about 5 to 8 hours per week (comparable to lab time) during the semester. However, most students spend additional time on projects.

The instructor will be available for web connect online demonstrations and e-mail messages. Office hours will be posted and students are welcome to meet and/or call instructor for help.

At least Photoshop CS 5 or CS 5.5 is required. Students may purchase software at academic prices with id and proof they are enrolled in school (see below). 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 or South Austin campus.) It is also useful to have Microsoft Word, however Notepad or Macintosh's Text Edit program should be sufficient. A page layout program is suggested but not required ( InDesign). Access to a fairly recent computer, Windows or Macintosh platform is required.
*The labs use CS 5.5 software and the class structure will follow the Adobe Photoshop CS 5 Classroom in a Book lesson numbers. See below.

ACC now has a special student discount with Adobe for purchasing software. CS 5.5 is the current version. Check out the following link at: http://www.academicsuperstore.com/institution/select/ Prices include handling/shipping.

In addition, readings, web sites and other materials are provided from which to study. Images or links to images are made available for students to use.