COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the basic operating characteristics of TWO major art-related software programs, Photoshop and Illustrator. The course will focus on the interrelationship of computer-based media with the principles and practices of art foundation courses. Emphasis will be placed on developing students’ awareness of the computer as a powerful tool for research, problem-solving, creativity, and experimentation. |
OBJECTIVES & CONTENT:
• To understanding and develop a relationship to creative activities involving principles of drawing, painting, photography, design, color, composition, and dimensionality with the ability to relate them to website design.
• Upon completion of this course students will be able to: use vector and raster based files, use Photoshop and Illustrator as a tool in design for graphic or fine art. |
REQUIREMENTS:
The student will create several smaller exercise projects and take a few quizzes to accompany four major projects based on course instruction. Each project contains specific technical exercises and aesthetic issues. Projects will be printed and/or presented on-screen; both the hard copy (if required) and the digital file should be submitted for evaluation.
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MATERIALS:
Materials are needed. They are:
• notebook
• a flash drive (iPod can work)
• materials for digital manipulation* - discussed on a per-assignment basis
• materials for print presentation,
• three books
(*Any type of digital camera is a plus!)
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Graphic Design, the New Basics
by Ellen Lupton, Jennifer Cole Phillips
Books Online Website
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 How-Tos:
100 Essential Techniques, Chris Orwig
// read more |
Adobe Illustrator CS4 How-Tos:
100 Essential Techniques, David Karlins
// read more |
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EVALUATION:
Projects: 75%
Class Participation, Attitude, Attendance: 25%
Students are evaluated based on the following:
• craftsmanship
• creativity
• participation in class discussions
• attendance
• on-time delivery of work
• helpfulness to other students in the class
• quality of progress
• quality of finished work
ALL WORK FOR CRITIQUES IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS. Hang your finished work on the critique wall.
No work will be accepted beyond its due date. If you are unable to attend class for any reason, make arrangements for someone else to hand it in for you. Contact me the evening prior to class informing me of the status of the project so it gets graded properly.
Grading Policy:
A= Exceptional work in all aspects
B= Above average work, distinquished in certain but not all aspects
C= Average and/or unexceptional work. Lowest passing grade
D= Below average work
F= Failing work, why are you taking this class?
aluation. Late work cannot be reworked or reevaluated.
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ATTENDANCE
It is essential that students attend all classes, arrive on time, and come to class with the appropriate studio and research materials. If the student chooses to do otherwise it will be reflected in the student’s final grade.
Excessive unexplained absences might result in the student being dropped from the class. More than 4 unexcused absences (10% of the semester class time) may result in a student being dropped from the class. More than 3 tardies will count as one unexcused absence. If you have a legitimate obligation that will result in you missing a class session, it is your responsibility to notify me via email beforehand.
If you have to drop the class, it is your responsibility to inform the Office of Admissions and Records. It is far better to withdraw officially and receive a grade of “W” than it is to stop attending and receive a grade of “F.” |
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COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Blog:
You will keep a blog as an online journalling of what you are doing in this class, posting your work for each assignment. (Vox.com will be the company we will all use to host our blogs.) Here is my blog.
Class Participation:
What does this mean? Talking, taking part in discussions, turning your material in on time, taking initative, making comments on other classmate's blogs as simple critiques, and helping fellow classmate's if they need it.
Projects:
Each student will complete as series of projects reflecting understanding, development and creative interpretation of Photoshop and or Illustrator. With the completion of a project, students will post their designs to their blog to keep a running portfolio of their progress and work. Specified projects will be required to be printed as well.
Papers:
One short paper will be required of you in this class.
Quizzes:
Randomly throughout the semester I will throw a short 10 minute quiz. You will be quizzed about information taught from the materials learned in the classes prior. It will either be a short answer, multiple choice or practicum piece. These quizzes will get averaged into one grade and included as "one" project for final evaluation.
Data Loss:
Every student is responsible to back up their files. To do this, save your files in two places before the class ends each day. Save one on your thumb drive and one in YOUR file created on the ArtShared server hosted by ECC.
Students are responsible for re-creation of any lost or damaged files. At the end of some projects, digital files will be required to be handed into me for review.
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