Art 125 Introduction To Computer Imagery - Sylabus, Fall 2008, Professor Groat
Introduction To Computer Imagery
Art/Com 125
Professor Hall Groat | Fall 2008
Meeting Times and Days
Monday & Wednesday – 2-3:50
Location: AT 217
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Wednesdays 12:30-2PM
OFFICE LOCATION: Art Annex, Rm.#101
Phone: 778-5612 | E-mail: Groat_H@sunybroome.edu
Course Description
The study of Visual Communication theory relating to applied arts fields such as, advertising and editorial design, animation, gaming, and web design. Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop CS2 on Machintosh Computers, and learn how to develop initial thumbnail sketches into final digital comprehensives. Other topics include digital photography, scanning, image manipulation, color correction, typography, blogging and graphic design history.
Learning Outcomes
Art/Com 125
Introduction to Computer Imagery (Visual Communication I)
Students will be able to:
§ Apply classical design theory to page layout, typographical composition and image manipulation.
§ Employ knowledge regarding various vector, raster and page layout digital software.
§ Articulate verbally and in written form the inherent process for conceiving a visual communication piece, such as a poster, print media advertisement or program cover.
§ Recognize significant cotemporary and historic graphic designers that were integral to the development of several design movements.
§ Describe verbally and in written form distinguishing characteristics relating to several design movements.
§ Investigate various professions relating to various visual communication fields, such as editorial design, advertising design, corporate design, book design, music/record design, information design, animation.
Time Frame
August 25 Introduction / Course Overview / Requirements / Biographies / Course Supplies
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August 27 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 1 No School—Labor Day
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September 3 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 8 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 10 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 15 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 17 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 22 Project #1
Typographical Design – “Sustainability”
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September 24 Project #1 Due
Critic #1
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September 29 Project #2 Begin
Commemorate Stamp Design – Historic Preservation
Local Historic Landmark Building
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October 1 Commemorate Stamp Design
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October 6 Commemorate Stamp Design
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October 10 Commemorate Stamp Design
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October 8 Commemorate Stamp Design
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October 13 NO CLASS – MID SEMESTER BREAK
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October 15 Commemorate Stamp Design
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October 20 Commemorate Stamp Design
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October 22 Project #2 Due
Critic #2
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October 27 Project #3 Begin
Sustainable Energy Poster Design
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October 29 Sustainable Energy Poster Design
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November 3 Sustainable Energy Poster Design
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November 5 Sustainable Energy Poster Design
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November 10 Sustainable Energy Poster Design
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November 12 Sustainable Energy Poster Design
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November 17 Project #3 Due
Critic #3
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November 19 Project #4 Begin
Hypothetical Product for Removing Carbon from atmosphere
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November 24 Project #4
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November 26 NO CLASS – Thanksgiving
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December 1 Project #4
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December 3 Project #4
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December 8 Project #4
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December 10 Project #4
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December 15 FINAL CRITIQUE
Course Format
The course will be comprised of selected readings, discussions, traditional studio work, digital studio work, and critiques. At the beginning of each class a reading will be assigned that directly relates to the current graphic project.
Extra Credit Projects
These projects are for students who are ahead or would like to raise their overall grade in the course. Extra credit projects need to be mounted and include all production information. Up to five bonus points can be added to one’s grade. Students must submit a written proposal that outlines a concept prior to beginning an extra credit project.
Billboard Design Book Jacket Design Brochure Design
Business Card Designs Business Reply Card Design CD Cover Design
Digital Painting Environmental Sign Design Magazine Cover Design
Telephone Book Cover. Des. Movie Banner Design Product Decal Design
Package Design Postcard Design Poster Design
Stamp Design Print Media Ad Letter Head Design
Series of Logo Designs Signature Booklet Des. HTML Web Page Design
Comic Page Layout Your Own Project Proposal Coffee Mug Sleeve
Assessment and Grading
25 % Critiques & Class Participation
(Contributing thoughts during class discussions & critiques)
75 % Projects / Digital Portfolio on Blog
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. If you are not in class you will miss out on valuable knowledge. The content presented each class is a stepping-stone to what will be will be taught during next class. If you miss more than two classes your grade will be dropped an entire letter grade—unless you have a legitimate excuse. (Attendance will be taken each time class meets)
Plagerism
If it is determined that you have created designs that are not your own designs you will receive an automatic “F” for the course.
Materials and Supplies
Purchased at Office Max, Ames, AC Moore
Digital Camera with USB Cable
18” Ruler with metal edge
Sketch Pad (for sketches, roughs and comps)
8.5x11 Graph Paper
Mounting Tape (preferably acid free type)
Flash Storage Disk / Jump Drive 1 Gigabyte or greater is most ideal (that plugs into USB port)
Black Ink Felt Tip Pen & Soft Lead Pencil
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