Student Competency Profile Digital Imaging I
ARTC 1302 Semester Hours Credit - 3.0
High schools teaching this course must use PhotoShop version 6.0
or higher to be eligible to offer credit with the Golden Crescent
Tech-Prep program.
STUDENT
can IDENTIFY, EXPLAIN, or DEMONSTRATE Proficiency in...
Rating
1
Use
digital editing and painting tools. Know the functions
of Photoshop tools
5 4 3 2 1
2
Edit,
color correct, manipulate and restore digital
photographic images
5 4 3 2 1
3
Use
basic half-tone theory in production of images
5 4 3 2 1
4
Explain
raster images and vector images
5 4 3 2 1
5
Explain
color models and their uses, including: RGB color,
process color, and spot color
5 4 3 2 1
6
Create
and optimize images and animations for use on the web
5 4 3 2 1
7
Describe
different image file types, their uses, compression
technique if any and when to use them, including: JPG,
GIF, TIFF, PNG, SWF, PSD, AI, EPS, and PDF
5 4 3 2 1
8
Identify
advantages and limitations of image editing software and
describe its place in the workflow of publishing for
print and the Web
5 4 3 2 1
9
Explain
different types of resolution and the terminology
associated with each, including screen resolution, print
resolution and scanner resolution. Describe: dpi, lpi,
ppi for image acquisition and output devices
5 4 3 2 1
10
Calculate
needed input scan resolution based on original size and
output desired
5 4 3 2 1
11
Scan
a color image for use in a composite image
5 4 3 2 1
12
Describe
bit-depth in digital images and know the bit depth for
black & white, and various color file types
5 4 3 2 1
13
Describe
and use masks, channels, filters, layers, macros and
paths
5 4 3 2 1
14
Save
and output images in different resolutions and file
sizes. Know the consequences of up-sampling,
down-sampling, compression, and interpolation
5 4 3 2 1
15
Describe
basic concepts of layout and composition
5 4 3 2 1
16
Describe
the features of digital cameras, scanners and printers.
Know how to choose an appropriate camera based on need
and budget
5 4 3 2 1
17
Create
a logo that is simple and graphically communicates some
aspect of an organization or product
5 4 3 2 1
18
Demonstrate
all SCANS competencies
5 4 3 2 1
Course
Mastery: Skill Level 4 or 5 on at least 14 of the
18 competencies. (Rating Scale: 5 = Skilled, 4 =
Moderately Skilled, 3 = Limited Skill, 2 = Knowledge, 1
= No Exposure)
TEACHER:
Using the rating scale above, evaluate the student on
the job competencies profile derived from the course
performance objectives. Check or Circle the appropriate
number to indicate the degree of competency. The rating
for each competency should reflect job readiness rather
than the grade given in the class. Make your
recommendation below.
Recommendation, using the competency profile,
course performance objectives, teacher evaluation, and
grades...
[ ] - I submit this student to
receive 3.0 college credit hours for this course.
[ ] - I do not feel this student
should receive college credit for this course.