ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (Design) Summer 2012 Art 180 is an introduction to designing print publications using state of the art digital software. This course will focus on the creation, use, and professional presentation of design projects while exploring the relationship of type and image in the new electronic media environment. Art 180 focuses on the introduction and application of basic (CS 5) Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills necessary for the creation, production, and professional presentation of printed design projects while exploring the relationship of type and image in communication design. Basic computer operation skills and computer literacy are required. Familiarity with Mac OS is beneficial. Instructor(s) - Rob Tarbell Office: Dickinson 121 Office Hours: email for an appointment - T 10a -12p, W 10a - 12p, Phone: 434-961- 5361 (phone messages received Mon Thurs will be returned within 24 hours) Email: rtarbell@pvcc.edu (emails received Mon Thurs will be returned within 24 hours) Course Credit: 3 hours Prerequisites: Basic Computer Operation Skills Recommended: Art 131 Fundamentals of Design 1 Textbooks: Lynda.com - This course will be subscribing to a Lynda.com Classroom as an online resource. An email will be sent describing the subscription registration in the first week of classes. Method of Instruction: Lecture, demonstration, hands on experience, visual examples, readings, discussion, critiques, guest artist Department of Visual Arts Graphic Design Outcomes & Objectives 1. Students in the Graphics program will be familiar with three or more of the industry standard graphic design programs and apply them to design projects. 2. Student in the Graphics Certificate program will demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply the elements and principles of design in graphics projects. 3. Students in the Graphics Certificate Program will have knowledge of at least two methods of presenting design projects. Goals - At the end of this course the students will be able to: -to develop skills in graphic design using basic computer design software -to develop a deeper understanding of visual design as the basics of visual communication -to increase the skills and vocabulary needed to analyze and or create designs for visual communications media Objectives - At the conclusion of this course, the student should: - understand how the elements & principles are used to create designs - analyze a design and describe its visual construction and content - know how to use visual problem solving techniques - present design work in a professional manner - have an introductory understanding of layout, illustration, and photo imaging software Course Requirements: 1. Full compliance with class attendance policy 2. Timely purchase of required materials and supplies 3. Successfully complete exercises, tutorials, portfolio projects 4. Successfully pass quizzes, tests, and exams 5. Participation in class critiques (work and verbally) 6. Daily Preparation for class 7. Final Presentation of Semester work in CD Portfolio (final files and PDF) Course Outline & Topics This course will follow a studio lab format. Class time will consist of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on ex-
periences, tutorials, critiques and discussions. Work outside of class and active participation in class is expected. Sequential exercises, tutorials, and design problems will develop knowledge and beginning proficiency in the discipline. 1. Art and Aesthetic Theory Elements & Principles of Art and Design Design and Typographic Principles Concept & Content of Visual Communications Creative Process of Design 2. Graphic Design Software Adobe Illustrator CS 3- creating digital vector images Adobe Photoshop CS 3- editing and manipulating digital photos Adobe InDesign CS 3- utilizing graphics in layouts 3. Graphic Design Hardware Scanner Digital camera 4. Presentation of Projects Critique etiquette Professional Presentation Methods CD Portfolio Important Dates: Classes begin 5/21/12 Add/Drop period 5/21/12-5/29/12 Memorial Day holiday 5/28/12 Last day to register/add/audit request 5/29/12 Last day to drop and qualify for refund 5/31/12 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty 7/3/12 Independence Day holiday 7/4/12 Classes end 8/1/12 Final Examinations Last class Meeting Attendance, Punctuality, Breaks Students are expected to attend all classes from the beginning of class until dismissal. Punctuality Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. Arriving more than 15 minutes will result in an absence. (Stay for class, you will not want to miss more.). If you arrive late, make sure you check in with instructor at the conclusion of that class before leaving. Please note: 3 tardies equals an absence. Please discuss any early departures PRIOR to the beginning of class with instructor. Breaks Classes will take announced breaks, but students may politely excuse themselves to go to the restroom. Excessive number or duration of breaks will result in an instructor/ student conference and an absence for the day. Leaving class before dismissal will result in an absence for that day. Absences For classes that meet once a week: Students will be allowed 1 absence without penalty per semester. Students final grade will be lowered 3% on the 2nd, 3rd and 4% on the 4th absence. Students with 5 absences or more will receive an F for the class. For classes that meet twice a week: Students will be allowed 2 absence without penalty per semester. Students final grade will be lowered 3% on the 4th, 6th and 4% on the 8th absence. Students with 10 absences or more will receive an F for the class. Students will not be permitted to re-take quizzes or tests unless official documentation is provided prior to absence or at first class after returning from an absence. All make up or late work must be discussed with the
instructor prior to absence or prior to first class after returning from an absence. It is the student s responsibility to contact instructor after an absence. Please contact instructor about any foreseeable absences prior to missing the class. If an official appointment occurs (medical, legal, funeral) please provide official documentation upon return. In the case of serious illness or an official appointment, a finished project may be submitted in advance of due date, or it may delivered to instructor on time for grading if student is unable to attend. The project will be accepted, noted as turned in and noted that the student is not present and will be counted as absent. Appropriate official documentation is needed for project to be eligible for grading without point penalty. Critique / Due Date Absences or Tardiness Do NOT be late or absent on a critique or project due date. Work that is not presented for class critique will be subject to a penalty of lowering project grade by 5 points per class meeting late. Projects that are not turned in on the assigned due date may not be accepted for grading. Students arriving late to a critique day class will not be permitted to submit their work for that critique but will be permitted to join in class critique. Students arriving late to a critique class without the completed project due that day may not join the class until after the critique has concluded. Students will not be permitted to work in classroom during a critique on projects that are due that day. Work must be completed and presented at beginning critique to receive full points. A project will be counted as late if it is not completed at beginning of critique. Exam Day / Portfolios, Tests, & Final Critique Students must be on time and have all work completed and ready to turn in at the beginning of the Exam Day class meeting. Students arriving late will not be permitted to submit their work for the final critique and will not be permitted to join in class until the final critique has concluded. Artwork turned in late for final class meeting will be subject to a minimum of penalty of 50 points and may not be accepted for grading if turned in after the final class meeting day. Students arriving after conclusion of testing will not be permitted to re-take tests. Participation & Preparedness: Students are expected to participate in all facets of the class including attendance, timely purchase of required materials/ supplies, complete assignments, and actively participate in class discussions and critiques. Students must bring all supplies, materials, finished work, work in preparation or work in progress to every class. A student will be counted as absent for that day if you consistently lack the required and appropriate supplies, materials, and, especially, finished or work in progress. Grading & Assessment - 20% - Exercises (5%), Quizzes (5%), & Exams (10%) 60% - Portfolio Projects 10% - Final Portfolio (CD or ZIP) Final Portfolio must be completed and presented at final critique to receive full points. 10% - Attendance, Tardiness, Preparedness, Participation, & Work Ethic Students are given the 10% at the beginning of the semester and each infraction will result in a deduction from that ten percent. Frequency and severity of deduction are 100-90=A 89-80=B 79-70=C 69-60=D 59-0=F A is the highest grade awarded for excellent work in creative and aesthetic expression, concept, craftsmanship, and execution. A grade of B is awarded to work that goes beyond the minimum requirements of the four stated criteria. Student work meeting all of the stated criteria satisfactorily will receive a C. A D is given if the student fails to meet all of the stated criteria, or if the student meets them poorly. F is given for unacceptable work or work not completed in a timely manner.
at the instructor s discretion. Project Assessment When appropriate, each major project will receive a letter grade based on the total score of 0-25 points awarded for four possible criteria. 1. Creativity & Aesthetic Expression 2. Demonstrating Understanding of Concept or Idea 3. Communication of Concept or Idea 4. Craftsmanship / Execution / Following Directions Some exercises will be graded as completed (full credit), late (half credit), or missing (no credit). Some exercises or projects will be graded with a numeric or letter grade in addition to verbal critique. If student is interested in further assessment, inquire about a meeting time to discuss the project. Outside the major portfolio reviews, individual, private conferences may be necessary. Students may inquire about grades at times convenient to the instructor. Students With Disabilities If you are a student with a disability who needs classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to meet with the Disability Support Services Counselor, Susan Hannifan to apply for the requested accommodations. Her office is located in Rm. 132, the Advisement and Counseling Center. Phone: 961-5261, Email: shannifan@pvcc.edu. To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper forms and meet with instructor at the by the end of the first class meeting. Student Conduct in the Classroom Faculty may establish their own policies addressing attendance and other standards of behavior in the classroom/ laboratories. Exceeding the allowable number of absences permitted in an instructor s attendance policy may have an adverse effect such as failure or dismissal from the course. Students are responsible for adhering to the course syllabus which lists the requirements and expectations for the course. If a student exhibits inappropriate conduct in a classroom/lab, the instructor may ask the student to leave the classroom immediately. It is the student s responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible, and at the latest before the next meeting of the class/ lab to attempt reconciliation of the problem. If not resolved, and/or in the most serious cases, such as when the student has previously been removed from the class or when the behavior is a serious violation of the rights of others (e.g. threats of violence or other acts of hostility) the faculty member may prefer to deny the student s return to the course. In these cases the faculty member must file a charge with the Dean of Student Services or his/her designee that proposes the removal of the student from the course. Once a charge is filed, the case will be settled in accordance with this code of conduct. Plagiarism Policy: Students are expected to do all of their own work on all written, studio assignments, and tutorials. Students are not to duplicate, loan or give their class work to other students for use in any other classes. Plagiarism and cheating will result in failure of the class. Classroom Etiquette Please refrain from using cell phones in classroom. Turn ringers off and let your voice mail do its job. Put them out of sight and out of temptation. Please make calls during breaks. If you have a pending emergency, let me know prior to class starting and answer the emergency call outside of the classroom. Please refrain from text messaging, emailing and instant messaging during class time. Do not have MySpace or FaceBook open during class time. Do not play online games during class time. Do not engage in any online games during class. Do not listen to headphones during any part of class time. Do not download any instant messaging, music, or gaming software using PVCC Graphics Lab computers. Do not upload at music, software or any other nonclass related materials on any computer in 117.
Complete meals or snacks are not to be consumed in class during class instruction time. Meals and snacks are to be consumed during breaks in the commons areas upstairs or outside. Open top beverages are forbidden near computers in the computer lab, please keep them next to sink. Please keep cap on drinks and be aware of condensation on tables! Disregarding any of these etiquette guidelines will adversely effect performance and will result in grade penalty. Conduct Outside of the Classroom Appropriate behavior is also expected outside of the classroom on all college premises, such as hallways, offices, all common areas of the college, parking lots, and grounds. Excessive fines and repeated violations of parking lot regulations may result in a charge of misconduct. In addition, this code of conduct applies to PVCC classes held at off-campus sites. It is the student s responsibility to become familiar with the code of conduct. Lack of awareness is no excuse for noncompliance with PVCC policies and regulations. Copies of the code of conduct are available in the Admissions and Records Office, the Counseling and Advising Center, and at the college reception area. To view the code of conduct, go to the PVCC website at www.pvcc.edu, click on current students and then click on code of conduct. Note to student: By choosing to remain in this class, you agree to abide by the standards set forth in this syllabus and that you agree to abide by all PVCC rules and policies, including the Honor System. Reproduction of Student Work: All student art work is retained in an archive for the art department and graphic design program. Instructors may also duplicate, scan or make slides of selected student artwork for use/ demonstration in future classes. Some of the work may be printed, matted and framed for display purposes and/or inclusion in PVCC related publications or presentations. Student will be credited for work and the work will not be sold or used for any other purpose. If you object to this use of your work please contact me asap. Class syllabus and calendar may be updated at any time. Course Materials- Need for next class: notebook or sketchbook minimum of 1 gig Flash or Thumb drive 2 Blank CDs (CD-R) with cases (for back up) Due date to be announced: High quality digital print Bottle of Rubber Cement 1 X-acto Knife Solid Black Foamcore (each project will be mounted on a 15 x 20 board) 18-24 metal ruler (with non skid backing) Materials may be purchased at: Staples: 434-977-5506 243 Ridge Mc Intire Rd, Cville, VA 22903 Staples: 434-974-0501 Shopper s World, 1450 Seminole Trail, Cville, VA 22901 Office Max: 434-975-1000 270 Zan RD, Cville, VA 22901 Art Box: 434-295-5426 @ Creative Framing 2125 Ivy Rd, Cville, VA 22903 Studio Art: 434-293-8356 1109 W Main Street, Cville, VA 22903 Michaels: 434-295-3513 Barracks Road Shopping Center, 1035 Emmet St, Cville Digital Prints may be purchased at: Staples or Office Max ALC @ (434) 295-2679 1170 Emmet St N yellow blg on corner of Barracks and Emmet St Kinkos (434) 296-5000 @ Barracks Road Shopping Center Software - Owning the Adobe CS software is not required for this class, but if you are going to continue in the Graphic Design Certificate Program, I would suggest investing in a good laptop and purchasing the software. PVCC website, under Quick Links, click on Bookstore > software shop > Click here to shop for software, this will take you to efollett.com. Click on the Adobe link. Make sure you purchase either MAC or PC for your MAC or PC. CS5 Standard gets you Pshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat 9, Device Central and Bridge for $300. Premium ($450) gets you the same as Standard but also Dreamweaver, Flash Pro & Catalyst, Fireworks. Great deals. PVCC also has discounts on Mac and PC computers. I think there is a link on you BlackBoard page. Staples now has the Adobe CS 5 Design Premium Student & Teacher version available on their shelves for $399.99. You will need to provide proof of being a student or teacher. Information is on the package.