COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE IDENTIFICATION

 

Course Prefix/Number                                                            ART (121)

Course Title                                                                             Computer Graphics

Division                                                                                   Liberal Arts

Program                                                                                   Art

Credit Hours                                                                           3

Initiation/Review                                                                    Fall 2007

Assessment Goal per Outcome(s):                                          70%

 

CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTION

 

This course will have academic and experiential outcomes via both formal classroom instruction and lab.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course is an introduction to the process of computer assisted graphic design as it applies to the visual arts.  An exploration of procedures and techniques to create and print computer graphics designs and/or illustrations.

 

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

 

ART 100 Design and prior computer experience or permission of instructor.

 

TEXTS

 

None

 

Additional References: ARTS NEWS and American Artist periodicals and books in Chapman Library.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

 

 

  1. The student will develop a working knowledge of the computer and its application.
    1. Demonstrate competence in computer functions/operations.
    2. Identify electronic file types and characteristics therein.

 

 

2.      The student will utilize the elements and principles of design to create and save

computer-generated illustrations.

    1. Employ elements of design concepts in graphic design/illustrations.
    2. Devise a functional method of integrating the principles of design in graphic designs/illustrations.
    3. Analyze various types of graphic design formats, i.e. advertising, visual communications.
  1. The student will demonstrate the mechanics of producing a finished computer assisted graphic design and/or illustration.
    1. Acquire a functional understanding of electronic software, tools and accessory functions, i.e. palettes, layers, colors, fills, etc.
    2. Scan, Import Place, cut and Paste data into graphic design/illustrations.
    3. Compare and select appropriate print options.
    4. Print computer assisted graphic design.
  2. The student will produce page layouts with graphics and appropriate type.
    1. Arrange all visual components i.e. graphic, text and photos, in a pleasing and coherent page orientation.
    2. Format text appropriately for consistency of style and size.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

The course presents an overview of the elements and principles of graphic design and its relationship to computer generated illustration, followed by additional study and supervised lab work in the following areas:

 

I.     The computer and its use in graphic production

A.          Intro to the PC and Macintosh computer format

1.        Icons and functions

2.        Windows and documents

3.        Folders, storage and retrieval

4.        Basics of Printing

 

II.     Computer Graphics Software

A.          Intro to the format and functions of graphics software

B.          Practical application of format and functions:

1.          Leading and Kerning

2.          Drawing and manipulation of shapes

3.          Fills and graduated fills

4.          Modeling

5.          Cut and paste

6.          Cloning or duplicating

7.          Placement of shapes

8.          Manipulate text

9.          Layers

 

III.     Graphic Design – Application via Computer

A.          Visual communication

1.      Posters, pamphlets, flyers, brochures

B.          Subject

1.      Message

2.      Format size, placement, etc.

3.      White space allotment

C.          Color- its use in graphic design

1.      Color considerations based on purpose of design

2.      Practical applications in creating works of various impacts

D.          Typefaces and their use in graphic design

1.      Study of various type

2.      Selecting appropriate type

3.      Selecting point size

4.      Manipulation and placement of type

5.      Typography project – logo

 

IV.     Production of the following:

A.        Modeling project

B.        Rendering of a computer disk

C.        Symbol project

D.        Logo

E.         Info-Graphic project

F.         Combination Mark

G.        Scanner and photo manipulation project

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

 

Lecture

Supervised Lab

Audio/Visual – Internet

Field trip to graphics/printing company

 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION

 

Evaluation based on the student’s progress in developing and applying sensitive and appropriate design considerations via computer graphics format. Presentation of notebook to contain 7 projects, participation in class activities/discussions, and a final test.

 

7 projects, each 100 points will be evaluated on the following criteria:

 

            Synthesizing and following instructions accurately.

            Aptness of computer graphics design/illustration

            Original and aesthetic value of design/illustration

            Notebook and summaries of required readings

           

Total Points Possible

    7 projects-               700 points

    Notebook-               100 points

    Class participation   100 points

    Final                        100 points

                                    1000 points Total

 

Academic Integrity

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits.  Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement.  Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

 

GRADING SCALE

 

100-90             A         Outstanding

89  -78             B         Very Good

77  -65             C         Average

64  -51             D         Meets minimum requirements

50-                   F          Unsatisfactory

 

Class participation- Students will receive 2.22 points per class period for participation activities.

 

Required supplemental readings in Chapman Library will be utilized throughout the semester.           

Attendance Policy

 

Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized for the absence.  Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned participation in the event.  Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.

 

Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class.  If a student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course.  Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped.  A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar’s notification.  If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified. 

 

 

Cell Phone Policy

 

Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

 

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN

 

Pre and post evaluative instrument administered at the beginning and at the end of the course will indicate knowledge gain or lack thereof of course material.

 

 

NOTE:

 

Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC.

Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

 

NOTE:

 

 If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible.  You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.