Unit 00Unit Overview

What You Will Do in This Unit

The goal of Unit 00 is to review the requirements and expectations for students in ART 1280 Photoshop Software. We will review the technical requirements for taking this class online, assignments and projects you will complete throughout the semester, and how your grade will be calculated, among other things. Successful completion of this unit requires the completion of the following assignments and activities. The course is locked until all of the items below are completed, so make sure you read all of the pages that should be read and submit all of the assignments that require a submission. The whole course will unlock once Unit 00 – Getting Started in ART 1280 has been completed.

Required Activities

Read Unit 00 Overview (this page)
Read Getting Started in ART 1280 Photoshop Software
Read Expectations for Taking This Class Online
Read Technology Requirements, Skills, & Support
Read Resources for Help (with your coursework)
Read What is SLCC Pathways?
Read Visual Art & Design Exploration Area
Read What is Image Manipulation?

Required Assignments

Follow the steps provided to Download & Install Adobe CC
Take Getting Started in ART 1280 Quiz
Participate in Introduce Yourself to the Class Discussion
Submit Initial Response Assignment
Upload a Profile Picture

Learning Objectives

The Unit 00 – Getting Started in ART 1280 learning objectives are designed to help students feel comfortable getting started in the course. Through the successful completion of this unit students will...

Identify how to begin the course and where to find various course components
Identify the course structure
Identify the purpose of the course
Identify course goals and major assessments
Identify school and instructor policies
Identify online learning communication etiquette expectations
Identify expected technical skills
Identify where to find technical support and various college services
Use Canvas to submit assignments and participate in discussions
Use any LTIs/technology required for course

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