GIT 450/598 Digital Workflow in the Graphics Industry Course Syllabus Spring 2011 On-Line Delivery

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1 Syllabus GIT 450/598 Digital Workflow in the Graphics Industry Course Syllabus Spring 2011 On-Line Delivery Professor Dolin Graphic Information Technology College of Technology and Innovation Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Mesa, Arizona 1

2 Digital Workflow in the Graphics Industry Instructor: Professor Dolin Phone: Arizona State University Technology Center College of Technology and Innovation Pre-requisites: GIT 333 & 337 or Graduate Status Course Description: (A basic understanding of print and web creation is assumed. If you are an undergraduate GIT major, GIT 333 and GIT 337 are course pre-reqs.) Digital Workflow in the Graphics Industry (the evolving term is premedia) is a course designed to explore the technical challenges of content (information) management prior to various outputs. Whether it be print, multimedia or the web, certain areas must be mastered to create an efficient automated workflow with accurate end results. This course will explore workflow from the standpoint of content creation, production and overall job management. Scope of the Course: This course is designed as 12 modules with the following competencies addressed: Course Competencies Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of print and Internet job production Create an effective preflight plan for print or web content creation Demonstrate an understanding of Digital Asset Management Execute an efficient PostScript/PDF Workflow Explore Internet Publishing Utilize XMP XML and metadata in developing a graphic workflow Implement scripting & automation in file production (JDF) Utilize Databasing & Archiving in workflow development Define and Implement Project & Task Management Gain an understanding of new and emerging digital distribution technologies GIT Program Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8,9, 11, 13, 19, 21 * (see page 7 of the syllabus) 2

3 Class meets: On-Line and operates in MST. myasu: Access course through GIT 450/598 will appear on your course home page. Lectures, Lab demos, assignments, communication, and course documents will be found there. Course Mechanics This course will begin on January 18(Tuesday) and conclude on April 17th and is 12 weeks long. (Not including Spring Break 3/13) Each week will include at least one if not all of the following : written assignments, related readings and participation in class discussions. The Professor will be available for face to face or phone meetings during normal business hours please call to make an appointment. Virtual office hours will also be available and will be indicated on the schedule or through an announcement. The Professor is generally available through SKYPE Wednesdays with additional times available by appointment. SKYPE is free (and basic service is free to use) and can be downloaded at I urge you to make use of it. You can also initiate a chat with me on Gmail if you see I am online. Please note that I am not always sitting at the computer and may not answer you right away. Modules run from Monday at 7:00 PM to the following Monday at 6:00. The new module will be posted to Blackboard by 7:00 at the latest, though many times it may be available earlier. Postings include the weeks assignments, discussion threads and any assessments. E- mails sent to the Professor after 4:00 PM on Friday may not be answered until 9:00 AM on the following Monday. Please note that quizzes will be posted from Thursday at noon until Sunday at 5:00 PM, but the Professor may not always be available after 4:00 on Fridays. So, if you have a computer that crashes a lot or gives you problems, I suggest making sure you take the quiz by Friday 4:00 in case you need to have access re-set. Basic Netiquette: 1) will be checked and responded to Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily ( 4:00PM Friday). It may take up to 24 hours to receive a response. During those same hours you can also call Prof. Dolin at Please call if it is urgent and a faster reply is needed. 2) All class postings are expected to be polite and non-threatening. When communicating on a discussion board, all postings should first be written in a 3

4 word processor (i.e. Word) and spell checked. Cut and paste to post the message and save your document in a folder on your desktop so you can track and verify your participation. Save this folder to the end of the semester as your record of postings and participation. 3) It is the students responsibility to keep their account in working order. Accounts must be kept under quota and any spam filters must allow for the instructors to get through. If you have aliased your ASU address, you must ensure that the mail is forwarded properly. You can administer your preference at If an keeps bouncing back, I will post the student name on the announcements page. 4) It is expected that student will log in on a daily basis to check for any new postings. Participation in on-line discussions is a requirement for satisfactory completion of this course. (See Discussion Board under Module one on Blackboard). 5) If you are having technical difficulty with the class web site please contact myasu-q@asu.edu or visit Required Hardware/Software Students need to have access to a computer that has a functioning current web browser with the latest flash and QuickTime plug-ins. Please visit this URL if you need any plugins: Ideally, the student should have the Adobe Creative Suite 4 or 5 (Design Premium) on their computer or be able to get to a lab with that software installed (available at ASU Polytechnic campus (Mesa) in the Center Building Lab and Tech 183, Tech 110,Tech 113 in the Technology Center, and at ASU Tempe Computer Commons (CPCOM 102) Tempe). It is also available on all Dual Boot Intel Macs located in Peralta and Santan at Polytechnic. Adobe Creative Suite (Design Premium) can also be purchased it at a greatly discounted rate at : CS 4 can also be used via myapps on your portal (the applications can be found under their individual names i.e. InDesign CS4) Or through the ASU Computer Store There will be other software used during the class and free and demo versions will be provided to the student through the class web site. An Apple computer is not required, but text references will primarily be to this platform as it is the dominant platform in the graphics industry. 4

5 Textbooks and Resource Site: Dolin, Penny Ann : Exploring Digital Workflow, Clifton Park, NY; Thomson Delmar Learning; 2006 ISBN If you are not purchasing the book through the ASU Bookstore on the Polytechnic campus, please order it through your favorite online source (Amazon, Barnes and Nobles etc) Supplemental materials will be used during the semester (provided by the professor) On-line resources and the library will be utilized. Estimated Course Evaluation: Blog 20 Assignments 200 pts Quizzes 240 pts Final 100 pts Online Participation 160 pts Total 720 pts (The instructor reserves the right to adjust the amount of assignments and subsequent point total during the course of the class - the student will always be notified of any changes and accurate totals will always be reflected on the online gradesheet). An A indicates above average effort and accomplishment. Just doing the assigned work does not automatically generate an A. Your assignments, test scores, and, on-line participation are VERY important! (it s worth 100 pts!) Participation is expected. If you are having a problem keeping up with the class or mastering the material being taught, please contact me ASAP. We will work together to help you achieve your goal, but DO NOT WAIT until the last week of class. Speak with me as soon as you perceive you are having difficulty. If you are having a problem with a project, speak with me as soon as the problem is evident. Deadlines will be enforced with penalties for late submissions. If there is a valid reason for delay, you need to inform me before the due date. Exams are given on the dates announced - alternate dates are only considered on an individual basis. Please note that myasu servers are usually unavailable nightly from 2:00AM to 4:30 AM MST and each Friday from 9:00 PM until Saturday at 2:00AM MST. All submission deadlines are based on MST time please take this into account if you are in another time zone. 5

6 Academic Conduct and Responsibility: You are expected to execute all course assignments and activities in accordance with the University s Academic Integrity standard (See General Catalog page 80). AIP: Code of Conduct: ACD 125: Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications : Course Evaluation: A 90% to 100% B 80% to 89% C 70% to 79% D 60% to 69% E 50% to 59% The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus at her discretion. 6

7 Graphic Information Technology Program Course Outcomes O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 Develop a commitment and understanding of trade customs in graphic information business and industry. Acquire in-depth knowledge of print, web, and technical media processes. Acquire in-depth knowledge of digital graphics file formats and their applications. Acquire in-depth knowledge color systems and their applications. Demonstrate mastery of both Macintosh and Windows operating systems as they are applied to the delivery of graphic information. Demonstrate job-ready skills in raster and vector technologies, page layout, pre-media, and multimedia. Demonstrate an understanding of analog and digital measurement as applied to the organization of graphic data. Evaluate task parameters, propose alternate graphic solutions, and choose the optimum solution based on established criteria. Analyze complex graphic information projects and propose solutions in terms of management issues and production workflow. O10 Assume positions on teams organized to propose and create solutions for graphic information tasks. O11 Demonstrate the ability to sketch and execute solutions to graphic problems. O12 Plan and execute publications intended for print, web, and technical media. O13 Propose graphic information technology solutions in terms of workflow, equipment, personnel, and budgets. O14 Create content for digital and print media. O15 Synthesize technical information into written and graphical publications utilizing computer-based page composition software. O16 Synthesize technical information into oral presentations utilizing computer-based presentation software. 7

8 O17 Synthesize technical information into publications utilizing computer-based presentation software. O18 Synthesize technical information into multimedia presentations utilizing computer-based presentation software. O19 Understand the importance of life long learning in graphic information careers. O20 Appreciate the importance of graphic information technology across all segments of society. O21 Understand the legal and ethical ramifications of decisions concerning the creation and distribution of graphic information. O22 Understand the importance of professional technical associations in career development. O23 Apply methods of quality and project management. O24 Demonstrate a working knowledge of estimating and cost analysis processes/software applications related to economics of the graphic technologies. O25 Develop a commitment and understanding of quality assurance practices in printing and graphic business and industry. 8