COLLIN COLLEGE DIVISION OF FINE ARTS COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 COLLIN COLLEGE DIVISION OF FINE ARTS COURSE SYLLABUS Course Information Course Number: ARTC 1325 Course Title: Introduction to Computer Graphics Course Description: A survey of computer design concepts, terminology, processes, and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia. Lab required. Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: Define computer terminology (SCANS: F1, F2, F4, F16, C11, C15) Identify peripherals (SCANS: F1, F2, F4, F16, C15) Demonstrate page layout, multimedia, and peripherals software use (SCANS: F1, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, C1, C3, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C18, C19) Secretary s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills (SCANS)- SCANS skills are a group of foundational skills and workplace competencies that the Secretary s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills established as vitally important for workplace success in the 21 st century. In Collin s workforce programs, the SCANS skills are developed and reinforced throughout the curriculum to provide students with an opportunity to hone these skills/competencies in the context of their education. Over the course of an entire degree program, the successful student is expected to demonstrate all of the SCANS skills and competencies as part of their education. The SCANS Foundation Skills and Workplace Competencies are described at: Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook. Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or (V/TTD: ) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information. Instructor Information: Instructor: Jennifer Curtiss Office: SCC K237 Office Hours: By appointment Phone: K237 associate faculty office Supervisor: Laura Flores, Chair of Communication Design 1 / 5

2 Class Information: Time: Wed Location: Preston Ridge Campus L205 Resources: Required Textbooks: None Website: RECOMMEND RESOURCES: Safari books on line via CougarWeb Library Supplies: Re-writable drive (USB drive, ipod, external hard drive, etc.) This is MANDATORY. Cloud Storage such as Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. Notebook or folder to store handouts Pen/pencil Additional Supplies may be required as needed Method of Evaluation: Your cumulative grade will be an average of your exercises and assignments. Each exercises and assignments will require extensive lab time and some outside work. All work will be graded considering the following: Ability to follow instructions and apply material learned Assignment Value: There will be a total of 900 points attainable during the semester as follows: - 5 Computer Graphics Projects (100 pts each) - 2 Quizzes - (100 pts.ea) - Class participation 100 pts Participation includes Grade Scale: A/4 Excellent % / pts. B/3 Above Average 89-80% / pts C/2 Average 79-70% / pts D/1 Below Average 69-60% / pts F/0 Failure 59-0% / pts class attendance, discussions, and reviews W Withdraw - In-Class work 100 pts. In-class exercises, lab work I Incomplete (Incomplete only given with due cause) 2 / 5

3 Late assignments will be dropped one (1) letter grade. Incompletion of an assignment s due stage can relate to a deduction of a letter grade for each infraction. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Your attendance is expected at every class. It is the single greatest predictor of success. Absences may reflect in your grade due to the lab nature of the course and the one-on-one instruction involved. It is the student s responsibility to inform the instructor regarding absences or conflicts. It is advised that students take a proactive approach by contacting their instructor as soon as possible, if possible before absence. The next class is too late. Whether an absence is considered excused will be determined on an independent basis. In short, absences are ill advised. It is the student s responsibility to maintain their course work during absence(s). If and when possible the students should make arrangements with instructor to insure appropriate progress is made. Please see the Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. Dates to Note: Spring 2015 January MLK Holiday Campuses Closed (Except for community activities at SCC) January Spring Classes Begin February 2... Spring Census Date March Spring Break (No Classes) March Spring Break (Campuses Closed) March Spring Last Day to Withdraw April Spring Holiday (Campuses Closed) May Spring Final Exam Week May Collin :00 p.m Course Calendar: Course Calendar: Calendar subject to change based on instructor s discretion Week 1: 01/21/2015 Week 2: 01/28/2015 Syllabus Calendar Introductions Mac and Computer Basics File Management Basics Exercise 1: File Creation & File Management

4 Cloud storage basics Exercise 2: Week 3: 02/04/2015 Digital Basics Adobe Photoshop Overview Document Set-up Photoshop Importing Graphics Photoshop Interface Layout Photoshop Exercise 3: Assigned: Photoshop Collage Week 4: 02/11/2015 Tools Panel - Photoshop Pen Tool - Photoshop Layers Photoshop Layer Masks Photoshop Exercise 4: Layer Masks Week 5: 02/25/2015 Color Theory Basics Adjusting Color Photoshop Adjustment Layers Photoshop Exercise 5: Adjustment Layers Project 1 Assignment: Performing Arts Poster Week 6: 03/04/2015 Quiz 1 Raster Image File Formats Project 1: Performing Arts Poster Week 7: 03/11/2014 Spring Break Week 8: 03/18/2014 Printing Basics Part 1 Scanning Basics Exercise 5: Scanning Project 2 Due: Performing Arts Poster Week 9: 03/25/2015 Vector Graphic Basics Adobe Illustrator Overview Document Set-up Illustrator Importing Graphics Illustrator

5 Layers Illustrator Mastering Pen Tool Illustrator Basic Work Methods Adding Color Project 2: Adobe Illustrator Comic Week 10: 04/01/2015 Vector File Formats Printing Basics Part 2 Project 2 Due: Adobe Illustrator Comic Week 11: 04/08/2015 Digital Publishing Basics Document Set-up InDesign Importing Graphics InDesign Booklet Printing InDesign Project 3: InDesign Greeting Card Week 12: 04/15/2015 Tablet Publishing Basics Importing Video InDesign Creating Animation InDesign Exporting to Adobe InDesign Project 3 Due: InDesign Greeting Card Week 13: 04/22/ D Animation Adobe Flash Overview Project 4 Assigned: Adobe Flash Animation Week 14: 04/29/2015 Video Production Basics Premiere Overview Importing Images and Footage Transitions Titles Project 4 Assigned: Adobe Flash Animation Project 5 Assigned: Video Edit Week 15: 05/06/2015 Quiz 4 Exporting/Publishing Movie Project 5: Video Edit Week 16: 05/13/2014 Project 5 Due: Video Edit Project 5: Adobe Premiere Movie project to be turned in and presented in class after quiz