O'MORE COLLEGE OF DESIGN ADVANCED CREDIT PROGRAM Skills and Knowledge Requirements Though a student may receive advanced credit for any of the courses listed in our curriculum, the main three which most high school students have qualified are Digital Photography, Illustration I and Introduction to Software. Digital Photography - A portfolio of at least 10 images are required representing both color and black and white produced by a digital camera. The student needs to show a clear understanding of the design principles as they pertain to photography. The work needs to be of a variety of subject matter (still life, portrait, commercial, etc.). The images may be submitted digitally. In some cases, the instructor may ask the student to complete an assignment before credit is given. Illustration I - A portfolio of at least six images are required representing a variety of subject matter. The student should show mastery of different mediums and reflect conceptual skills in all of their work. The images may be submitted digitally. In some cases, the instructor may ask the student to complete an assignment before credit is given. Introduction to Software - A portfolio of at least six pieces are required showing skill in the use of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition, a test and project will be required. Specifically, the following skills and knowledge will need to be mastered in order for the student to receive credit for the course: SKILLS Photoshop students must be able to add, modify and delete layers students must be able to organize layers using layer groups students must be able to make and modify selections students must be able to add color to a grayscale image students must be able to use filters, opacity and blending modes students must be able to place and edit text Illustrator students must be able to create basic shapes in Illustrator students must be able to apply fill and stroke colors to shapes students must be able to select, move, align, and modify shapes students must be able to create and edit text students must be able to flow text into a shape students must be able to position text on a path students must be able to create and apply colors and gradients students must be able to draw straight and curved lines students must be able to offset and outline paths students must be able to create compound paths InDesign students must be able to create text, image, and shape frames students must be able to navigate through multi-page documents and change document views students must be able to place, edit and format text, including the creation of: first line indents space afters drop caps students must be able to use the Find/Change command to correct errors in typeset copy students must be able to create and apply Master Pages students must be able to thread text across multiple frames and pages students must be able to wrap text around a picture or object students must be able to use the Transform palette to size and place objects precisely All Three Programs students must be able to open, save and close a Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign file students must be able to select and save colors using the Swatches palette in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign KNOWLEDGE Photoshop students must understand the difference between pixel and vector graphics students must understand the importance of layers in a Photoshop document and be able to identify the three type of layers background image text students must understand the different types of selections: shape color students must understand the proper order for image editing: Make selections, masks, clipping paths. Perform any necessary retouches. Tonal correction Color correction Size & Crop Sharpen Set color mode for output Save in appropriate file format Illustrator students must understand the mathematical nature of vector graphics students must understand and be able to identify the different types of anchor points smooth corner students must understand the proper use of layers and stacking order students must understand the different options in the Pathfinder palette InDesign students must understand the use of InDesign as a layout tool students must understand the use of frames to contain content students must understand and be able to identify the types of frames text image shape students must understand the difference between frames and content students must understand and be able to articulate the difference between leading, tracking and kerning text students must understand the concept of paragraph and character styles students must understand Hidden Characters and be able to turn them on and off students must understand the difference between a hard return and a soft return students must understand what a bleed is and be able to set one up students must understand the proper use of layers All Three Programs students must understand the three primary color models used in graphic design: RGB CMYK Pantone or Spot color If there are any questions regarding advanced credit requirements, send them to jfuqua@omoreviscom.com or contact Jeff Fuqua, Department Chair, 615-794-4254 x234.