COURSE SYLLABUS IN: LIVING IN THE IT ERA
PROGRAM VISION
We envision the Shepherdville College (formerly Jesus the
Loving Shepherd Christian College) to be the frontrunner in the
Region in providing competent, confident and competitive
teachers exemplifying in professional excellence, progressive
teaching styles and committed to service.
SYLLABUS: LIVING IN THE IT ERA
PROGRAM MISSION PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The College of Education is steadfast in its commitment to
produce graduates who are ethical professionals equipped with
systematic knowledge and desirable skills essential to practice
progressive classroom instruction, technology-based training
and research-management in a wide range of educational
settings.
ARLENE GRACE P. CANTALEJO, MAED - INSTRUCTOR
This program aims to:
a. Train intellectual skills, critical and analytical thinking and
broad understanding of the complexities of life through
organized education;
b. Provide opportunities to the countryside youth for an
affordable and quality teacher education program to be
functionally competitive both locally, nationally and globally;
c. Establish community relations and linkages with various
agencies through outreaches and extension programs all
aim to foster developmental education;
d. Develop interests of the students to become future
educators who look at the work as a ministry to the Lord and
an opportunity to help others;
e. Develop leadership skills and to promote competence and
excellence in all professional undertakings;
f. Uphold the moral values in the service of society and in the
practice of the profession;
g. Inculcate high regard to life and spiritual values essential in
knowing and serving God for the formation of high ethical
principles and rational thinking in the profession and in one’s
life.
Course Code:
Course Title: LIVING IN THE IT ERA
Course Description: Science, culture and ethics information technology, its influence on modern living and human relationships, and uses for
personal, professional, and human relationships, and uses for personal, professional and social advancement.

The course covers the general features of basic photography, modified photo imaging and editing from its basic
elements to the real-world applications. This course will orient the students on the many uses of photo imaging and
editing program from hobbyists to professionals in the fields of graphic designs, web designs, photography, architecture,
fine arts, forensics, medicine, law and other related fields.

Students will learn all the photo imaging and editing basics such as tools and workspace including the basic elements of
the program, documents, colors, file types, and resolution. Eventually the students will perform tasks with the use of
features such as layers, channels, paths, and text. Students will be engaged in working photographs, videos, building
web pages and saving, sharing and printing their outputs.

Course Credit: 3
Course Hours: 3hrs per week
Course Prerequisite: None
Instructional Theme:

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Course Outcomes Program Graduate Outcomes Aligned to (Professional Education)
*specified outcomes expected of the students *to be taken from the CMO
*MUST be anchored with the PGO)
CO 1 Orient the students with the important features of photo PGO 1 Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics
imaging and editing program appropriate to the discipline.

CO 2 Equip the students with the skills on imaging, editing, effects PGO 2 Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the
application and basic photography. computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

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 CO 3 Introduce to the students the many rewards of this course PGO 3 Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in
when applied to graphic design industry. the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of
computer based systems.

CO 4 Introduced to the students the many rewards of this course PGO 4 Design, implement, and evaluate computer based systems,
when applied to graphic design industry. processes, components, or programs to meet desired needs
and requirements under various constraints.

CO 5 Enhance the student’s creativity and communication skills. PGO 5 Integrate IT-based solution in the user environment effectively.

CO 6 To work in a team to improve design, development, PGO 6 Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan.
presentation and critical thinking.

PGO 7 Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques , skills,

tools, and practices necessary for the IT profession.
PGO 8 Understand best practices and standards and their
applications.
PGO 9 Function effectively as a member or leader of a development
team recognizing the different roles within a team to
accomplish a common goal.
PGO Communicate effectively with the computing community and
10 with society at large about complex computing activities
through logical writing, presentations, and clear instructions.
PGO Analyze the local and global impact of computing information
11 technology on individuals, organizations, and society.
PGO Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social
12 issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information
technology.
PGO Recognize the need for an engage in planning self-learning
13 and improving performance as a foundation for continuing
professional development.

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Learning Evidence:

1. E- Portfolio

PRELIMINARY TERM
Course
Time Teaching/ Learning Learning Assessment
Intended Learning Outcomes Outcome Topics/ Subject Matter
Allotment Activity Materials Task/ Tool
No.
Discuss the importance of a well- Week 1 Classroom Management and Interactive discussion Course outline
managed and organized Administration/PVMO Orientation of classroom rules seen and
classroom environment that is and expectations signed by
conducive to learning. student

At the end of the week, the pre- 1,2 Week 2-3 1. Introduction to the Information Lecture/ Discussions Module/ Homework/Quiz
service teacher (PST) should be and Communication Video Presentation Powerpoint
able to: a. History of ICT presentation
b. Uses of ICT in daily lives
a. Discuss the evolution of c. Impacts of ICT in the society
Webs
b. Identify different online
systems, functions, and
platforms available today.
c. Research latest trends in
technology.

At the end of the week, the pre- 1-6 Week 4-5 2.The Web and the Internet Lecture/ Discussions Module/ Homework/Quiz
service teacher (PST) should be a. Webs 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 Kristine Joy Video Presentation Powerpoint
able to: b. Types of websites Jefferson presentation
a. Explore the current c. Introduction to internet Grace
breakthrough technologies and d. Current Trends and Emerging
disruptive innovations that have Technologies Jess
merged over the past few years
b. Identify and analyze various
emerging technologies.
c. Identify the current trends in
the society.
d. Understanding the impact of

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emerging technologies in a
global context.

WEEK 6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

MIDTERM
At the end of the week, the pre- 1-6 Week 7-8 3.Digital Technology and Social Lecture/ Discussions Module/ Homework/Quiz
service teacher (PST) should be Change Video Presentation Powerpoint
able to: a. Introduction to the Digital Age presentation
a. Explain the role of ICT in Fatima
social change. b. The ICT and its role in Social
b. Understand the strengths, Change
weakness, opportunities, and Darwin
imminent threats of the digital c. Global Digital Development Anne
age. Karen
c. Articulate basic, but d. Technological Change Rhoiena
fundamental definitions of Mae
complex issues and dynamics e. Social Evolution Aizel
that humans encounter every
day, such as technology, social
progress, development, and
digitalization.
At the end of the week, the pre- 1-6 Week 9-11 4. Privacy and Information Lecture/ Discussions Module/ Quiz,
service teacher (PST) should be Technology Video Presentation Powerpoint Reporting
able to: a. Conceptions of privacy and the presentation
value of privacy Sairah
a. Discuss the difference b. The impact of information
between privacy and security. technology on privacy
b. Explain various risks to Angela Lhuz
Recitation
internet privacy. CD and Seatwork
5. Introduction to Photo Imaging video, Adobe Hands-on
c. Understand the importance & and Editing Photoshop Printout of the
how to use the Tool bar, Options a. The Default Workspace CIB CS 5 pictures taken
bar & Palette. b. Work with Palette, Menus & actual
d. Know the importance of “ Keyboard Shortcuts Photoshoot
Help” and other helpful c. How to Open and Save an Image Creative
information. d. Exploring the document/photoshop Thinking
e. Can explore additional window
knowledge form basic to e. Pan & Zoom and Navigate Palette
Assignment
advance using the internet. f. The Layers and History Palettes Lectures/Discussions
Hands-on

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f. Know how to edit the flyer with g. Using Help application Demonstrations and Activities
the given project builder provided h. View & Print an Image/ Save Close Simulation
by the instructor. a File
g. Realize the value of Bea, Gwendilyn, James, Clarisse.
composting the image/ picture Francis
6. Working with Layers ( Basic)
h. Examine and Convert Layers a. Understanding a Layer
i. Know how to work with layers. b. How to Add and Delete a Layer
j. Know how add a selection from c. Add a Selection from One Image
one image to another. d. Organize the Layers
k. Appreciate the value of layer, Jillian Rose, Sesley, Jancristel
that layer is everything. Layer is
the heart and soul of image-
editing application program.
WEEK 12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
FINAL
Course
Time Teaching/ Learning Learning Assessment
Intended Learning Outcomes Outcome Topics/ Subject Matter
Allotment Activity Materials Task/ Tool
No.
At the end of the week, the pre- 2-6 Week 13-14 7.Browsing the Picture Lectures/Discussions Module/ Assignment
service teacher (PST) should be a. Workspace Manipulation Demonstrations and Powerpoint Hands-on Quiz
able to: b. Image Sorting & Rating Simulation presentation
c. The slide Show as your viewer
a. Understand the importance d. Renaming Single & Batch Fire
of organizing picture/flies by
applying ratings and labels. Jessa Mae, Von Lawrence, Lorie
b. Retrieve files quickly Dane CD and
video, Adobe
c. Label single and batch files
Photoshop
in user friendly sequence, CIB CS 5
with trademark or copyright
emblem by the author.

d. Master the art of selections

by correct practice to become
proficient. 8. Making Selections
e. Watch video tutorials in the a. Marquee Tool & Using Shape
internet, related to the b. More Selection Tools and
advance topics. Technique
c. Placing a Selection

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f. Consider the ethical d. Selecting with color & the color
ramification and implication of range command
altering images. e. Transforming a selection
f. Fixing image with the use of Healing
Brush Tool
g. The Vignette Effect
h. Rotation & Flipping
i. Straighten an Image
j. Crop & Straighten Photos
Automatically
k. Cropping An Image with
Perspective Problem
l. Refine edge
Jacob, Shane, Katrina, Hannah
Grace
At the end of the week, the pre- 2-6 Week 15-17 9. Understanding Color Techniques Lectures/Discussions Module/ Assignment
service teacher (PST) should be a. Color Palette Demonstrations and Powerpoint Hands-on Quiz
able to: b. COlor Picker Simulation presentation
c. Color Swatches
a. Incorporating Color d. Use of eyedropper for sampling
Techniques colors
b. Ability to convert the e. Gradient application & the
Grayscale CD and
hexadecimal value of colors.
f. Basic filters, Opacity and Blending video, Adobe
c. Practices the influence of Mode Photoshop
applying the psychology of g. Match Colors CIB CS 5
colors. h. Morel Selection Tools and
Technique
i. Placing a Selection
Francis, Princess, Kristine Ruby,
d. Apply the digital techniques Alexa Louise
in painting line manual 10. Understanding Painting Tools
painting in the real world. a. Using & Understanding Painting
e. Design creative an image Tools
b. Using & Understanding Patch Tool
by adding punch with the use
c. Create & Modify a Brush Tip
of different painting tools.
Thedia, Khane, Erica Mae
f. Modify an artwork by the
following sensitive issues to
the image.

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 Week 18 FINAL EXAM

Course Requirements:
 Class Attendance: 3 hours per week x 18
 Recitation/Written/Practical Exam
 E- Portfolio

Grading System:
Class Standing 50%
Attendance 10%
Module SAQ Average 10%
Summative Test/Quiz 10%
Class Interaction 10%
Project/Journal/Term Paper 10%
Major Examination 50%
Prelims
Midterm
Final
Total 100%
References:
Book:
Light It Shoot it retouch it, Scott Kelby (2012)
Understanding Exposure, Bryan Peterson
The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers, Scott Kelby (2011)
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book (2010)
Photoshop CS4 Down and Dirty Tricks, Scott Kelby (2009)

Website:
Open sources
Prepared by: Noted: Approved by:

ARLENE GRACE P. CANTALEJO, MAED

Instructor Department Dean EMILIA B. BRUSAS, EdD
College Dean

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