Before or After class in the same lab as class
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm or 9:20 pm til 10:00 pm
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
ARTC-1325-004 Introduction to Computer Graphics
A survey of design concepts, terminology, processes and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, digital images, digital publishing, vectorbased graphics and interactive multimedia.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
****AN USB Flash Drive 16 or 32****
You can use your AC Google Drive Account to save your work.
****Sketchbook 5.5” x 8.5” or 8.5"x11" ****
A pen or pencil for sketching design ideas, and taking notes.
Additional supplies may be needed as the semester progresses. This can include resource materials, taking photos, and other items that you will be given notice for.
OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDThe labs on campus have the 3 programs we will use during the semester, however, you will need time outside of class to complete your work.
You have 2 options, The first is to stay on campus during lab times that are posted by each lab, or you can purchase the programs with a student Adobe CC account. Adobe CC runs about 20.00 a month for the first 12 months.
A Wacom tablet is very useful for Graphic Design, Photography, and Animation classes. If you are one of those majors, you may need to get one at some point.
Demonstrate and effectively show a basic understanding of the core tools and use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.
A) Exhibit basic understanding of the Mac OS X operating system.
B) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in Illustrator.
C) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in Photoshop.
D) Exhibit understanding of the tools used in InDesign.
E) Design a final multi-page print design using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
An introduction to graphic design. Learn the basic tools in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Topics will include creating, editing, compositing, restoring, printing and critiquing electronic vector and bitmap based images.
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
2. Students will demonstrate effective use of the pen tool while using Illustrator, create vector designs, and create self promotional content.
3. Students will effectively demonstrate knowledge of when to use the various Photoshop selection tools, show acquired skills on how to restore, digitally manipulate, enhance photographs and create multi-layer compositions.
4. Students will demonstrate how to create multi page layouts integrating Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat with InDesign. Students will also create publications, set up documents, demonstrate how to create master pages effectively, add and format content such as text, graphics, tables and show how to use InDesigns intuitive drawings tools while creating self promotional content.
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".
WHILE IN CLASS: A student-friendly environment is needed for learning. There are a few guidelines each student must adhere to:
1). NO eating or drinking in the lab.
2). Class time is NOT the time to be checking your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or other social networking sites especially if you are not caught up on your assignments. If you have time to socialize, then I assume you are caught up on your assignments.
Time management is your responsibility, not mine. 3). If you have to use a cell phone, please step outside for personal calls and keep texting to a MINIMUM. Excessive texting WILL affect your participation grade especially if we are working on an in-class tutorial.
4). No overly crass or crude topics of conversation.
5). If you are not caught up or finished with class work… Do not ask to leave early. Take this time to get caught up or ahead. Labs are open until 10 pm. Take advantage of it.
6). Take Pride In Your Work. DO NOT CHEAT!!!
7). Help those around you.
PLAGIARISM:
The student understands that plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. Plagiarism is defined by the Amarillo College Student Handbook as: “...the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work.” This also includes copying Internet or written sources in any course assignment discussions or projects without citing the source, as well as copying another student’s work for this course. If a student is found plagiarizing any material in the course, it will result in a grade of "0" for that assignment discussion or project and can result in disciplinary action and expulsion of the student from the course. This also includes using any form of AI software in any way to complete anything in this class.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
Students must be aware and responsible for the Copyright Notice for the course: The materials on this course website are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated.
DROPPING, WITHDRAWING, AND NON-CREDIT STATUS:
The student is responsible for dropping courses, withdrawing from college by the last day to drop a course, changing to non-credit status, etc., if the need arises. See the Amarillo College master calendar on the AC website and our course calendar for the date of the last day to drop a course. The instructor will not drop any student after the last day to drop a course.
The FINAL GRADE is based on a total of 100 possible that the student can earn through completing all course work.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Your course grades are accessed through the “My Grades” link on the Course menu in our AC Connect course as well as other links in AC Connect. Your course grades earned for lessons, projects, and the final project will appear in your AC Connect Grade book as well as a running grade average for the course.
LATE SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED – NO EXCEPTIONS
No student will be exempted from the final project or final presentation.
The final project must be taken during the designated time on the calendar.
In the case of a medical or family emergency, projects/assignments may be made up at the discretion of the instructor if the student provides documentation of the emergency to the instructor.
THIS IS A STUDIO COURSE. YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PROMPT ARRIVAL TO CLASS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LEARNING AND EVALUATION.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, including new assignments and due dates, and to make arrangements to obtain the materials dispersed (if applicable) and/or catch up on instruction.
ABSENCES
Students will be allowed 2 unexcused absences without penalty. After the second unexcused absence, 1 letter grade will be deducted from the total class grade for each additional absence. 6 absences will result in automatic failure of the course. A breakdown of penalties for absence is presented below:
Any exceptions to the above policy will be made at the discretion of the instructor. For an absence to be excused, instructor may require appropriate documentation of the reason for absence.
**********Late arrival of more than 30 minutes, or early departure of more than 30 minutes will be counted as an absence.***************
TARDINESS
3 tardies = no penalty
4 or more tardies = 1 point removed from final Activity grade per tardy after 3.
**********In such cases grades for Attendance, Activity, Quizzes, and Exercises for that day will be lost. You may sign in no earlier than 5 minutes prior to class and no later than 5 minutes after class has begun. Any earlier or later may result in an tardy.
**********Students will need to use the app in order to for their attendance to be counted. If you are late, you need to let the instructor know so they can add you.
Note: Dates are tentative and may change according to the progress of the class as a whole. Changes in the schedule will be announced during class and listed on Blackboard/AC Connect.
Week 1
Introductions. Syllabus. Basics of OS X. Q&A
Monday/Wednesday Class GRAPHIC JOURNAL ASSIGNED 08-19-2024 DUE 11-20-2024Week 3
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October 14th, 2024 ********** SPRING BREAK NO CLASS*********October 16th, 2024 ********** SPRING BREAK NO CLASS*********Week 10
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Last day to withdraw/drop November 19th 2024
16 week classes onlyWeek 15
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Final Project Due datesBe ready to start 10 min presentations & Turn In Your Final
(ALL GRADES WILL BE SUBMITTED BY NOON FRIDAY December 13th @12pm)
There may be changes to the overall class due to COVID-19, please note that if changes occur it will be announced in Class and on Blackboard. Amarillo college will also send emails to your student email, so please be sure to check your student email daily.
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