Introduction to Computer Graphics Syllabus for 2013-2014
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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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Course

ARTC-1325-001 Introduction to Computer Graphics

Prerequisites

Course Description

A survey of computer design concepts, terminology, processes and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vectorbased graphics and interactive multimedia.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

Outsource            Prints (be advised that not all tasks will be required to be printed—Follow in-class instructions)          

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Student Performance

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\ Course Description—                        The catalog description of the course.

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\ A Survey of computer design concepts, terminology, processes and procedures. Topics include computer graphic hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics and interactive multimedia.

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\ Course Goals/Objectives—            Define computer terminology; identify peripherals; and demonstrate page layout, multimedia, and peripherals software use. The student will learn functions of OS X, production procedures, vector-base and bitmap-base programs as well as their interface and tool function.

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\                                                 Performance/Learning Objectives (minimum competencies)

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\                                                 A) Exhibit understanding of the Mac OS X operating system.

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\                                                 B) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in a drawing program.

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\                                                 C) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in a photo-editing program.

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\                                                 D) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in a design-layout program.

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\                                                 E) Produce print designs using the drawing, photo-editing and design layout programs.

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\                                                 F) Student will apply objectives in final portfolio output (size determined by instructor of class)

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\                                                 G) Final knowledge test for all applicable terminology, peripheral hardware as well as production procedure

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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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.

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\ 1). NO headphones in class unless specified by instructor.

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\ 2). NO video downloads in class unless specified by instructor.

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\ 3). NO undesirable visual or verbal communication.

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\ 4). NO eating or drinking in the lab.

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\ 5) Cell phones must be turned OFF.

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\ 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:—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.

—The nature of the Industry dictates that anyone with below entry levels skills will not be hired in the workforce: therefore, any student

with below a grade average of a 70 will receive an “F” for the class.

 

0-69.4 = F (Failing)

69.5-79.4 = C (average skills)

79.5-89.4 = B (needs improving)

89.5-100 = A (excellent skills)

 

Factors that will effect your course grade average;

A. student’s attendance record (absences, late arrival to class or leaving early from class)

B. attitude in class

C. work ethics

D. industry standard quality of tasks (where applicable)

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.

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\     NO EXCEPTIONS!                       3 absences = NO ACTION                  2 tardiness = 1 POINT OFF FINAL GRADE

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\     NO EXCEPTIONS!                       4 absences = 1 LETTER GRADE       4 tardiness = 2 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE

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\     NO EXCEPTIONS!                       6 absences = 2 LETTER GRADES     6 tardiness = 3 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE

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\     NO EXCEPTIONS!                       7 absences = DROP CLASS OR GET AN “F” FOR THE SEMESTER

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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.

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\     CLASS DROPS:                           Students dropping classes must drop by the due date as per AC Schedule or get an F.

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\     DISABILITY STATEMENT            "Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements

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\  in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services.  Located in the Student Services Center room 119 (Phone 371-5436)

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\ Instructor Contact:            Office Phone: 806-345-5547, email: pagonzalez@actx.edu