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1. Digital Imaging III
VCP 118-2
Fall 2020

2. VCP 118-2 Course Description
• VCP 118 Digital Imaging III advances the student’s graphic design
capabilities by using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign,
three advanced professional-grade graphic design programs.
• By focusing on combing typography and images in a design,
students will learn real-world skills essential for graphic design
careers.
• Students will further their knowledge of design principles and
develop portfolio pieces while learning the process of creating
multiple projects from concept to final design.

3. Course Prerequisites & Requirements
Passed VCP117
13 Weeks total consisting of:
Lecture Hours combined with 30 hrs.
Laboratory Hours 60 hrs.
Total Course Contact Hours 90 hrs.
Homework/work out of class* 180 hrs.
Attend the Student Exhibit at Technology Center.
(Pick up images at this time)
* As recommended by Cecil College
MAY BE BLACKBOARD
TRAINING DUE TO COVID-19

4. Student will Master
• Communication and creation of ideas with graphic designs suitable
for exhibition and publication
• Aesthetics concepts to create strong graphic designs
• Project development to create strong graphic designs with industry
standard equipment & software
• Materials and processes to create graphic designs with industry
standard software, papers and inks/toners.

5. Student will Accomplish
• Written documentation and assessment of artwork
• Oral presentation of design*
• Demonstrate successful employment traits
• Complete portfolio pieces of strong graphics, suitable for
exhibition and publication and entry level performance in graphic
courses with written documentation and assessment of processes
and outcomes
* Depending on COVID-19 structure of class

6. General Course Goals
• Build on the background of VCP 117 to create, manipulate, and
output quality graphic design projects.
• Create portfolio of graphic design that demonstrates technical and
aesthetic competence with software and design principles.
• Participate in high-quality learning experiences in cooperative
learning environment for career training, college transfer, and
personal enrichment.
• Create strong visual imagery and demonstrate communication
knowledge and abilities.

7. Specific Course Goals
• Learn and implement the principles of graphic design.
• Use computer and advanced software tools to create publications:
• create graphic designs in Illustrator®
• create publications in InDesign®
• organize files effectively both in Illustrator®, Photoshop® and InDesign®
• combine images and text in Illustrator®, Photoshop® and InDesign®
• bring Illustrator® files into InDesign® and Photoshop®
• Apply aesthetic judgment to create and evaluate publications with regard to the graphic design principles (contrast,
alignment, repetition, and proximity).
• Review the principle problems, materials, processes, and testing procedures of the medium.
• Complete weekly Production Assignment.
• Complete Mid-Semester Assessment and End-of-Semester Assessment for the instructor and support staff which
reflect on how the student, instructor, course materials, lab staff, and facilities contributed to the learning
experience.

8. Grades
ATTENDANCE AND DISCUSSION PARTICIPATION: 10%
• Attend every class, arrive on time, remain until dismissed, come prepared. In the
event of unavoidable absence, late arrival, or early departure, request an excused
absence from the instructor BEFORE class and arrange to make up the work.
Three unexcused absences results in the loss of one letter grade*.
• Participation Participate in class on fair-share basis to contribute to productive
work environment. Adhere to the VCP Conduct Standards Agreement and the
Cecil College Code of Conduct to be allowed to participate in VCP classes.
ASSIGNMENTS: 70%
• Turn assignments in on time to receive timely feedback, full credit, and the
opportunity to upgrade the work to improve the grade. Work turned in late forfeits
one letter grade and opportunities to upgrade. Work may be turned in late
without grade penalty IF an extension is requested and approved PRIOR to the
due date.
QUIZZES: 20%
- There will be weekly quizzes on Blackboard, which will give you immediate
feedback for your quiz result. Quizzes are available for only one week and will
disappear on the next Monday at 6:30pm.
DISCUSSION
PARTICIPATION
QUIZZES
ASSIGNMENTS
• Based on Blackboard attendance if COVID-19
regulations are in effect.

9. Visual Presentations
• Visual thinking—Creatively communicate ideas, moods and messages.
• Design quality—Use appropriate design concepts and creative handwork,
equipment, and software options to support an idea, mood or message.
• Technical quality—Use focus, exposure, tone and color correction to support
mood or message.
• Content—Meet specified requirements. Demonstrate problem solving.

10. Oral Presentations–In Class
• Preparation—Know speech; present material with confidence.
• Organization—Present with clarity: main idea; support for main idea;
introduction, middle and conclusion.
• Presentation—Present speech with enthusiasm; hold audience
attention; have effective posture; use eye contact, facial expression,
effective gestures, clear speech, appropriate volume, enunciation,
expression.

11. Written Presentations
• Content—Meet specified requirements. Present central idea supported by
relevant facts/figures/examples/quotations/etc.
• Organization—Use logical plan, topic sentences and transitions.
• Style—Uses reasonable tone, word choice, sentence structure and
sentence patterns.
• Grammar—Edit to be substantially free of errors in spelling, punctuation,
and grammar. Be sure to take advantage of the College’s Writing Center.

12. Grading
A—Excellent
B—Very good
C—Satisfactory
D—Poor
F—Failure
W—Withdrawal without grade penalty by student through Student Services by mid-
semester
M—Withdrawal without grade penalty at the instructor’s discretion and with the
student’s permission
I—Incomplete. Student may be granted weeks into the next semester to complete
the course requirements at the instructor’s discretion when the following
additional criteria are met: or better grade at mid-semester; the student is
enrolled in VCP course the next semester for lab utilization, if needed; an
Incomplete Form is signed by the instructor and student and turned in by the
instructor when Grade Change Form is submitted; the student understands that if
the additional work is not competed satisfactorily, the final grade becomes F

13. Lab Supplied Equipment/Materials
• Use of course-designated computer workstations in the VCP classroom &
lab
• Use of course-designated printers in the VCP lab
• 2-3 Mats & frames for student’s exhibition held in May

14. Student Supplied
Equipment/Materials
• When possible, it is highly recommended that students subscribe to personal
copies of Adobe Creative Cloud’s InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to
enhance the learning experience and to be able to design at home.
• Personal storage: CD’s, memory sticks, or portable hard drives

15. FILE STORAGE
• Save all class work computer files to personal storage: CD’s, memory sticks, or portable hard
drives and
back up on the Student Server in the class folder.
• In the event work is lost, students will need
attainable back-up files.
• Compliance to this benefits students’ ability to
succeed in this class.
• Images printed for portfolios will also be saved to
the VCP Exhibit folder on the Student Server with your name in the file title. Files saved to the
Student Server may be used for student exhibits, portfolio slideshows, and future publications.

16. Cecil College
Conduct
Standards
• Attending Cecil College is a privilege extended to all who behave
honestly, responsibly, respectfully, and in manner that supports safe,
secure, and productive learning environment
• Failure to meet the Cecil College Conduct Standards may result in
immediate dismissal from classroom or lab by college instructor, and
permanent expulsion from the college
• Students should comply with the Cecil College standards of
classroom behavior:
• Attend every class session
• Arrive on time
• Remain until dismissed
• Come prepared
• Demonstrate respect in listening to others and expressing opinions
• Participate in classroom activities on fair-share basis
• Read and follow the course handouts
• Expect an average of 3 hours homework for every hour in class (9 hrs/week)
• Complete assignments in timely manner
• Communicate with the instructor regarding any concerns

17. Use Of Electronic Devices in the
Classroom
• The use of electronic communications devices (headphones, cell phones,
beepers/pagers, laptops, etc.) in the classroom (to include both incoming and outgoing
transmissions), is prohibited, except as such use is required by the nature of the course itself
and authorized by the instructor.
• Student with disabilities may make an electronic transcript of class lectures provided that
his/her case is evaluated by the ADA Coordinator and he/she is given permission to do so.
The ADA Coordinator must inform the course instructor that the making of an electronic
transcript of class lectures is permitted under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• In all such cases, the electronic recording of the class must not include class discussions,
peer/group discussions, and any other student presentations; consequently, the electronic
recording device must be turned off during such classroom activities.

18. http://www.cecil.edu
https://my.cecil.edu
http://cecil.blackboard.com
Important Websites for Class

19. Blackboard
• This class relies heavily on
Blackboard
• It is highly recommend going to
that site and watch the video on
How to Self-Enroll and then follow the directions to learn all of the
capabilities of Blackboard.
• All of the class’s assignments will be posted through Blackboard
and you’ll need to know how to upload your assignments to it
for grading

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ONE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
timeframe
Review of student work
verbal & visual presentation
of assignment in class
Marked late
Graded accordingly
One letter grade lower
Assignment not reviewed in class
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ONE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
timeframe
Review of student work
verbal & visual presentation
of assignment in class
Marked late
Graded accordingly
One letter grade lower
Assignment not reviewed in class
SECOND WEEK
Just got the
assignment–
there’s lot of time,
all week.

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Assignment Unavailable
6:30 pm
ONE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
timeframe
Review of student work
verbal & visual presentation
of assignment in class
Marked late
Graded accordingly
One letter grade lower
Assignment not reviewed in class
SECOND WEEK
Just got the
assignment–
there’s lot of time,
all week.
Been busy–
there’s lot of
time, all
weekend.

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Assignment Available
6:30 pm
Assignment Due
6:30 pm
Assignment Unavailable
6:30 pm
ONE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
timeframe
Review of student work
verbal & visual presentation
of assignment in class
Marked late
Graded accordingly
One letter grade lower
Assignment not reviewed in class
SECOND WEEK
Just got the
assignment–
there’s lot of time,
all week.
Been busy–
there’s lot of
time, all
weekend.
Better start before class
starts, I’ll throw
something together.

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6:30PM
MONDAY
6:30PM
MONDAY
6:30PM
Assignment Available
6:30 pm
Assignment Due
6:30 pm
Assignment Unavailable
6:30 pm
ONE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
timeframe
Review of student work
verbal & visual presentation
of assignment in class
Marked late
Graded accordingly
One letter grade lower
Assignment not reviewed in class
SECOND WEEK
Been busy–
there’s lot of
time, all
weekend.
Better start before class
starts, I’ll throw
something together.
Wow, This is hard.
There’s no way I can do
this in an hour.

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Assignment Available
6:30 pm
ONE WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
timeframe
SECOND WEEK
“I didn’t do as good as I am capable with this
assignment. All of the other student’s work look
so good. I’m embrassed”
Don’t Let this happen
to you

26. TUSEDAY
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MONDAY
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Quiz Available
6:30 pm
Quiz Due
6:30 pm
Quiz Unavailable
After 6:30 pm
QUIZZES
timeframe
Quizzes are graded automatically
Receive feedback immediately
Can be taken multiple times

27. Creating your Class Folder
On Student Server
• Locate our class, VCP 118-2 on the Student Server
• Create a folder with Last Name, First Name
• Within that folder create an Assignment Review folder
• This is where you’ll place your finished assignments containing AI,
ID, PSD, and PDF files
• Recommend using Assignments/Assignment 1,
Assignment 2, etc.
• Also create another file folder of your choice for your working files and
in-class work

28. Assignment Folder
On Student Server
• Contains only the files for class review
• We will review the pdf and possibly look at modification of the native
file
• Be sure at all fonts and images are available for the native file
(InDesign files can be packaged for this)
• Be sure that the file is on the Student Server and ready to be viewed
(you lose points if file is not ready)
• Be prepared to discuss your choices in the design process

29. Assignments
On Blackboard
• Do upload your assignment as soon as possible
• This allows for any corrections before the due date
• DO NOT upload native files, .ia, .psd, or .id unless instructed. These
will not be graded.
• ONLY upload pdf or jpg. Check size before uploading. Try to stay
under 10 Mb.
• This will save your and mine time in uploading and downloading.
• Blackboard doesn’t like anything but letters and numbers in its file
names. It will reject all others.

30. Class Requirements
For Student of 118-2
• You must take all quizzes
• You must do all assignments
• You must participate in the discussions
• You will need to print, mat and frame at least three of your best works
for the Student Show in December.
• You will need to select your best works to upload to the Student Server
(location will be available in last part of semester) for the Department’s
promotional pieces

31. Class Requirements
For Student of 118-2
• You should take notes
• I will cover a lot of small, good-to-remember items
• Keep a notepad handy to keep quick notes
• I will stop, if needed, for note taking
• I will repeat or redo any action in class until everyone understands
• No question is dumb, someone else may not know
• You will have at least one written assignment
• You will have a final on the last class

32. Have FunThis should be an enjoyable class
Do not stress out
Be creative
You are using professional-grade software
You are not going to Master this software in one class