Introduction to Computer Graphics Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ARTC-1325-005 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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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

None

Supplies

TBD

Student Performance

COURSE DESCRIPTION
I plan on teaching this class where I assume that you are a beginner in HTML and CSS. I
believe a proper web designer should be able to develop a website from the ground up;
by this I mean coding HTML and CSS from scratch without the use of pretty web design
software. :) I feel people tend to skip over the basics and go right to the items they
want to implement; however without a strong base, you cannot build anything without
it collapsing.

By the end of this course you will be comfortable creating, coding and posting basic
HTML and CSS files to the Internet. Equipped with a historical understanding of the
web’s evolution and key industry-standard design guidelines to ensure strong online
presentation, you will have a foundational knowledge of website creation and apply it to
the planning, design and development of your own web page over the course of the
semester. Critical thinking will be encouraged through your class interactions, projects,
and online postings.

COURSE GOALS
In this course, you will gain a foundational knowledge of website creation and be able
apply it to the planning, design and development of your own portfolio website over the
course of the semester.

PERFORMANCE  LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)
• Be able to read and write basic HTML and CSS code
• Create a full functioning website
• Understand how to upload websites to a web server
• Be familiar with different web design theories and understand web terminology

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PERFORMANCE  LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)
• Be able to read and write basic HTML and CSS code
• Create a full functioning website
• Understand how to upload websites to a web server
• Be familiar with different web design theories and understand web terminology5

Grading Criteria

0% and less than 69.4= F (Failing)

69.5% and less than 79.4 = C (average skills)

79.5% and less than 89.4 = 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.

• Good Concept

• Good Design

• Creativity

• Good Execution

• Meet Deadlines

• Professionalism

Attendance

3 absences = NO ACTION

4 absences = 1 LETTER GRADE

6 absences = 2 LETTER GRADES

7 absences = DROP CLASS OR GET AN “F” FOR THE SEMESTER

4 tardiness = 2 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE

2 tardiness = 1 POINT OFF FINAL GRADE

6 tardiness = 3 POINTS OFF FINAL GRADE

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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.

• Class Drops

- Students dropping classes must drop by the due date as per AC Schedule or

get an F