Computer Illustration Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
(Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>N/A</p>Office Location
Parcells Hall 312 Classroom
Office Hours
One hour before class. Fridays by appointment.
Course Information
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
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Course
ARTC-1353-001 Computer Illustration
Prerequisites
Corequisite: ARTC 1325
Course Description
Implementation of software for illustration and/or photo manipulation for reproduction.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
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Occupational License Disclaimer
Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ None
Supplies
COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION
WEBSITES TO BE FAMILIAR WITH
http://slodive.com/freebies/158-paper
Student Performance
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\\ Course Description— The catalog description of the course.
\\ Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations or drawings. Emphasis is placed on the development of print designs for service bureau delivery.
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\\ Course Goals/Objectives— The student will learn elements and principles of design, the functions of a drawing program and will be able to illustrate and design using the tools associated with the computer program.
\\ Performance/Learning Objectives (minimum competencies)
\\ A) Identify terminology of Elements and Principles of Design
\\ B) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in a drawing program.
\\ C) Produce print communication designs using the drawing program.
\\ D) Exhibit understanding of design production.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ —WHILE IN CLASS: A student friendly environment is needed for learning. There are FIVE (5) guidelines each student must adhere to.
\\ 1). NO headphones in class unless specified by instructor.
\\ 2). NO video downloads in class unless specified by instructor.
\\ 3). NO undesirable visual or verbal communication.
\\ 4). NO eating or drinking in the lab.
\\ 5) Cell phones must be turned OFF.
\\ Continual disregard for set guidelines will result in removal from class and a zero (0) for day which will be averaged with the rest of your grades.
Grading Criteria
GRADING: —The alphabet system explained in the Amarillo College Catalog. It should be noted that a minimum grade of “C” is required as a prerequisite for advanced courses in studio art.
—Having the proper tools the student will complete all tasks required. The instructor will provide lecture, demonstration and or group discussion to help the student complete each task.
0% and less than 69.5 = F (Failing)
69.5% and less than 79.5 = C (average skills)
79.5% and less than 89.5 = B (needs improving)
89.5 and 100 = A (excellent skills)
The course grade will be determined by the student’s attendance record, attitude in class, work ethics and industry standard quality of assignments.
Industry Standards are as follows.
1. Good Concept 2. Good Design 3. Creativity
4. Good Execution 5. Meet Deadlines 6. Professionalism
NO EXCEPTIONS! —Late work violates industry standards; therefore, a grade of “0” will be given to the student.
NO EXCEPTIONS! —Anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing copyright material will receive an “F” for the class.
Attendance
\ ATTENDANCE: —Students are allowed one (1) week of absences from class. Student’s final grade will be lowered by one letter grade for each additional week missed. One point off final grade average for every week of tardiness.
\\ NO EXCEPTIONS! 3 absences = NO ACTION 2 tardiness = 1 POINT OFF FINAL GRADE
\\ NO EXCEPTIONS! 4 absences = 1 LETTER GRADE 4 tardiness = 2 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE
\\ NO EXCEPTIONS! 6 absences = 2 LETTER GRADES 6 tardiness = 3 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE
\\ NO EXCEPTIONS! 7 absences = DROP CLASS OR GET AN “F” FOR THE SEMESTER
Calendar
COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION
Task 01 Elements and Principles of Design Knowledge Test ______
(A) Tools (C) PDF file
(B) Textures/Paintbrush (D) 3D imagery
Task 02 Company Logo (bug, signature, positioning statement) THUMBNAILS
Criteria:Design logo, introduced by instructor, using positive and negative space
B/W plus a color version of the logo (fit inside a 5”X7” or 7”X5” image area)
Design stationery using the color version of the logo
Save, place in PS and composite two logos and stationery into a pdf file
Name PDF “CI-lastname-2A, 2B, 2C, etc…” respectively and turn in for grade
5-7 ideas CRA—BC/Env./LH
(A)___________________ :30 min. 2 Hours
(B)___________________ :30 min. 2 Hours
(C)___________________ :30 min. 2 Hours
(D) ___________________ :30 min. 2 Hours
(E)___________________ :30 min. 2 Hours
Task 03 Illustrations (instructor approval)
Criteria: • Using ONLY Illustrator—design, illustrate and produce CRA for the following tasks.
• Use as many colors as you want using pantone colors ONLY!
• Each Task has 4 parts of which each is worth up to 25 points. If you miss the first part of the
assignment then your grade will be a “0” for that task and you cannot make it up.
• Each assignment has criteria, other than the ones above, which will be given to you by the
instructor of class at the time of lecture.
Verbal Instructor Directions Thumbnails Sketches CRA Critique
A. Night Life(Swing or Big Band 1930’s-1946) ______ ______ ______ ______
The Swing era began in the late 1920’s when musicians like Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington played their music to audiences of color bringing in such great Jazz/Blues artisits as Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and of course the ever popular Louis Armstrong.
B. Comic BookCover (Jack Kirby 1919-1994) ______ ______ ______ ______
Narrative line-art with color printing in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog in word balloons as well as including brief descriptive prose.
C. Art Nouveau(Alphonse Mucha 1860-1939) ______ ______ ______ ______
French for "new art", it is characterized by organic—especially floral and other plant-inspired motifs, as well as very stylized, free-flowing curvilinear shapes and lines.
D. Architectural (see website on following pages) ______ ______ ______ ______
These works are often perceived as cultural or political symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements.
E. Realism Art (See example images) ______ ______ ______ ______
Aform of illustration where the main goal is to convey a visual representation of design or imagery in a style representing familiar things as they actually are.
F. 4C + Die—BrochureCRA (see handout) ______ ______ ______ ______
Instructor approval of thumbnails—see instructor handout for criteria
G. Interactive Swing Card(santorographics.com) ______ ______ ______ ______
Instructor approval of thumbnails—see instructor handout for criteria
Additional Information
\ Evaluation— As a performance oriented course, evaluation is based on observable competence in the works produced, application of manual, mechanical and electronic techniques and procedures, and intellectual problem solving abilities as well as industry standards set forth by the instructor.
\\ CLASS DROPS: Students dropping classes must drop by the due date as per AC Schedule or get an F.
\\ DISABILITY STATEMENT "Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements
\\ in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services. Located in the Student Services Center room 119 (Phone 371-5436)
\\ Instructor Contact: Office Phone: 806-345-5547, email: pagonzalez@actx.edu
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