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Textbook(s):
Title:
Exploring Adobe
Photoshop CS5
Author:
Annesa Hartman
ISBN:
978-1111130343
Publisher:
Delmar Cengage
Learning
Title:
3D Game Textures
Author:
Luke Ahearn
ISBN:
978-0-240-81148-2
Publisher:
El Sevier
Special
Instructions: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Credit
Hours: Three
(3) Semester Hours
Pre-requisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Course
Description:
This
course introduces students to computer-based graphic design tools
and their use within the context of simulation and game design.
Topics include texture creation, map creation, and introduction to
advanced level graphic design techniques. Upon completion,
students should be able to competently use and explain
industry-standard graphic design software.
Course
Goals:
Introduce
Adobe Photoshop interface.
Utilize
Industry-standard graphic design tools to create professional
assets.
Examine
the fundamentals of digital image creation.
Course
Objectives:
Demonstrate
the ability to use the Photoshop interface to both create and
manipulate images.
Apply
an understanding of art principals such as color theory, tonal
balance, and composition.
Compose
textures to cover both two and three dimensional surfaces.
Design
original layouts and imagery in a digital workspace.
Integrate
textures with 3D objects to compose a cohesive interactive
environment.
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The
Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
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Respect
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Instructor
and students will foster an environment that is respectful of
all.
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Responsibility
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Instructor
and students will foster an environment that promotes taking
responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
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Critical
Thinking
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Instructor
and students will strive to improve the critical thinking
skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Communication
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Instructor
and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral
communications are clearly understood.
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Collaboration
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Instructor
and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.
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Grading
Is As Follows:
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Exams
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40
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Tests
must be taken on the assigned date, otherwise a grade of zero
will be assigned. Any exceptions to this policy must be the
result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the
instructor. Makeup tests may be administered on a day near the
end of the course designated by the instructor for that
purpose. To take a makeup test, the student must submit a
written explanation for missing the scheduled test.
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Projects
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50
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Assignments
given out on a weekly bases that show practical application of
the lesson and topics covered.
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Participation
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10
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Participation
and Attendance is an indication of the student's overall
attitude, work ethic, and drive.
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Classroom
Policies:
Students
are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake
Technical Community College Student
Handbook.
Please
note that computers are to be used at all times for official
course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing,
e-mailing, chat room discussions, social networking, and any
other non-course related task is forbidden. Violation of this
rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of
computer privileges.
The
college forbids the use of all audible electronic equipment
during instructional time. Forbidden devices include but are not
limited to: cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, and PDAs.
If
you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the
material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements
made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed
classes.
Note:
Wake Tech provides every student with an official e-mail account
which is to be used for all e-mail correspondence with instructors
and college officials. Some information such as instructor to
student correspondence, WebAdvisor registration information, and
financial aid information will ONLY be e-mailed from Wake Tech to
your official e-mail account. Students in all curriculum classes
must activate and use their my.waketech.edu
account. Once you have activated your e-mail account, you may
choose to re-direct your e-mail to another account of your
choosing. Please be advised that Wake Tech will only send e-mail
to your Wake Tech e-mail account. Furthermore, college officials
and instructors may decline to accept e-mail from accounts other
than the college-issued my.waketech.edu account.
For
more information about your Wake Tech-provided e-mail account,
please visit the Wake Tech student portal at my.waketech.edu
and click on Support. You must wait 24 hours after activating your
my.waketech.edu account before you can activate your e-mail
account.
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Tentative
Schedule
Note:
This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per
Instructor -- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of
each class differs according to the instructional needs of the
students in the class. Always consult with your instructor.
Note** A Final Project may be assigned in lieu of a Final
Exam.
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Unit
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Coursework
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Textbook/Assignments
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1
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Introduction
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Master Bedroom
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2
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The Staging Area
Image Essentials
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Arches
Animal Facts
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3
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Selecting and Transforming
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Max and Mina
Monsters Colorized
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4
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A Deeper Understanding of Color
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Color Wheel Collage
Background Replacement
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5
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Drawing and Painting
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Weapon Concept
Golden Eggs
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6
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Masking
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Tali Face Replacement
Earth, Wind, and Fire
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7
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Composition and Layout
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Wanted Poster
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8
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Exam Week
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Midterm Exam
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9
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Texture Swatches
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Cave Painting
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10
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Object Texturing I
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Barrel Texture
Chair Texture
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11
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Object Texturing II
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Table Texture
Tribal Mask Texture
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12
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Object Texturing III
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Hand Texture
Weapon Texture
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13
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Costume/Textile Design
User Interface Design
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Textured Figure
UI Design
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14
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Complex Object Texturing I
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Tank Texture
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15
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Complex Object Texturing II
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Futuristic Hallway Texture
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16
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Exam Week
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Final Exam
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Disability
Support Services (DSS) is available for students who
require academic accommodations due to any physical,
psychological, or learning disability. To determine
eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
919-866-5500
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