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Introduction to Computer Graphic Art
ART 100
COURSE SYLLABUS
OPEN-ENTRY/SELF PACED
and ONLINE COURSE
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Course Number Art 100
Course Title Introduction to Computer Graphic Art
Course Description Conceptualization, visualization and production of art using the computer
Prerequisites None
Instructor Mirta Hamilton
Instructor Contact Info:
Phone: 623-845-3756
Email: mirta.hamilton@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Office Hours: TBA in Faculty Building 03 Room 114 - hours vary by semester
Lab Hours: TBA in HT1Building, Room 144 The Animation Lab
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an Open Entry/Open Exit course.
OE/OE courses begin through the semester with students receiving individualized start dates. Students have 16 weeks from their start date to complete the course. Students are required to complete an orientation questionnaire within the first week of begining the class to ensure they are not dropped or withdrawn from the class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will learn to:
1. Operate a computer
2. Use graphics software for production of art.
3. Learn art and design elements used for digital art, graphics and multimedia creation.
4. Output finished designs from desktop to the printer.
SOFTWARE FOR THE COURSE:
CorelDRAW10: Students can complete all art projects using HT1-102 ( The Pit ) Macintosh computers. PC users can use HT1-144 (The Animation Lab) when classes are not in session. Students may work off campus provided they use approved software is. Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photshop can be used by students who have a basic working knowledge of these software programs.
COURSE MATERIALS: A CD ROM or an external thumb drive is recommended.
TEXTBOOK:
A TEXTBOOK IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS COURSE. Students have two options when choosing an instructional text for this class. The text you choose will depend upon where you will be completeing this course and the software you will be using to create your design projects. The following are the recommended text options.
Option 1
Introduction to Computer Art, by Hamilton, M. with CD-ROM. 2002. It includes specific instruction for all projects, software application for CorelDRAW10, and the design instructions . This book is available at the GCC bookstore. It was designed specifically for Art100, in cooperation with the GCC Innovation Center.
OR
Option 2
Design Basics by Lauer, D. and Pentak , S. Thompson Learning. 2006. A comprehensive design textbook available at the GCC Bookstore. Applying the design principles outlined in the following chapters student can successfully complete the design projects required for this class:
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter
4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter
7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
In addition student may purchase one of the technical manuals for operations of CorelDRAW, Recommended is:
Coburn, Foster. CorelDRAW X4 Unleashed. DVD-ROM available at: www.unleash.com/coreldrawx4unleashed
GETING STARTED
- Students need to attend an OE/OE Orientation session the first week of class. You will receive 20 points of extra credit for completion of the Orientation Questionnaire, which can be found on the course Blackboard site. An online Orientation as well as on-campus Orientation dates and times can be found at the following web address:
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/htc/htcoe.htm
- Please let your insrtuctor know within one week of the course start date that you intend to attend the class. You can do this by sending an email or completed Questionaire. This constitutes your attendance declaration.
- Course Information and Grading are located on Blackboard. To access blackboard you will need your MEID username and password. If you do not already know this information you can obtain it in person at the High Tech Center or you can contact the Helpdesk at: 623-845-3555 ext. 2.
- Please utilize instructional lab personnel (IA) in HTI-102 (general computing area) for help with software operations, printing and other technical questions.
PROJECTS: There are eight (8) art projects to be completed in this 16 week course. Each assignment should have an evaluation sheet attached on which you will write your name and section number. Evaluation sheets are available on Blackboard under Course Materials. Remember that there is not a right or wrong way to create design projects, thus learning essential elements of art as well as the rich and varied history of their uses is important.
Start Date: Date of Registration for the Class.
End Date: This is a 16 week course. Your end date may be later if you registered AFTER the start of the semester.
Project I: Circle Project ………….. ……………................ 100 points
Project II: Square or Rectangle Project …………………... 100 points
Project III: Triangle Project …………………... ………….. 100 points
Project IV: Line Design Project ………………. ………….. 100 points
Project V: Monochromatic Color Project…….. ………….. 100 points
Project VI: Analogous Color Project …………..………….. 100 points
Project VII: Cool Color Design ……………………………. 100 points
Project VIII: Warm Color Design …………………………... 100 points
800 Total Points
NOTE: The turnaround on assignments is aproximately two weeks so we suggest that you complete all assignments two weeks before the end of the semester to allow time for the instructor to review, grade and record your projects. If you are not please with a grade you may rework the assignment and resubmit it for a better grade. To do this, pick up your graded assignment at Control East; resubmit the original assignment and grade sheet along with the reworked assignment so that the instructor can evaluate the improvements.
PRINTING PROJECTS: Students can use the college printers in the HT Pit or in the HT1-144 lab. Color projects should be printed on color printers. Ask an Instructional Assistan(IA)t for help with color printing, and request the IA to provide you with the Epson Coated Color paper.
SUBMITTING PROJECTS:
ONLINE STUDENTS SUBMIT PROJECTS VIA BLACKBOARD: Projects shoud be submtted through the Digital Dropbox. Remember to upload the Evaluation Sheet with your name, assignment name, semester and section you are registered in. Failure to do so may increase assignment turnaround time. SAVE the projects in JEPG format, or as a CorelDraw document. Send projects one at the time and remember to include your name and section number on the evaluation sheet and in the title of your project.
The Digital Dropbox: Is located in Blackboard under the Grades/Tools Tab
OE/OE STUDENTS SUBMIT HARDCOPY/PRINTED ASSISNMENTS TO CONTROL CENTER EAST: Control East is located on the East side of HT1.
1. Put your name, username, section number, and assignment number in the upper-right hand corner of each piece of paper you are submitting for grading.
2. Staple the appropriate EVALUATION CHECKLIST to your assignment. These sheets will be available in the Art100 Mannual or on Blackboard under Course Documents. Please remember to put your name, semester and section number on the evaluation sheet as well as on your assignment
3. Give the papers to the employee at Control East and ask him/her to put them in the ART 100 assignment box. It is recommended that you use the logbook to document your submittal.
4. Pick up your graded papers at Control East approximately two weeks after your submission.
TIME MANAGEMENT
You are responsible for choosing your own lab times. You will be successful in an OE/OE course if you do not procrastinate. The HTC is open long hours to serve your needs. Pick up a copy of the hours of operation at Control West. You complete your course work in the HTC at your convenience. Be self-disciplined and plan to work approximately 2-3 hours each week in order to complete the course work.Be consistent with attendance, otherwise you will tend to forget previously learned concepts and skills.
Start your course work immediately.
When you start work on your art/design projects, remember to keep your projects simple! Utilize your time and work within the project guidelines as specified. Each project should require one (1) to three (3) hours to complete. Learning the software operations will be individual with each student, and may require additional time, depending on the student's background experience and the ability to work with the graphics digital tools.
GRADING SCALE:
Students will earn their grade by completing all (8) required projects.
100-92% A 800-736 Points Successful
91-84% B 735-672 Points Successful
83-70% C 671-560 Points Successful
69-50% D 559-400 Points Successful
49% or less F 399-0 Failing
P 560 or better
Z less than 399 points
W Withdrawal
REQUEST FOR GRADE: Students wanting to be graded before the semester ends need to fill out the REQUEST FOR GRADE forms available from the Admissions and Records office and turn them in to Mrs. Hamilton. Please allow 7-10 working days for your grade to be posted.
DO I MEET WITH THE INSTRUCTOR? You may utilize your instructor for ONE-ON-ONE help with design questions. Students can meet with Ms. Hamilton during her scheduled office hours or by appointment: mirta.hamilton@gcmail.maricopa.edu
INCOMPLETE GRADE: Students need to contact the instructor in order to request an Incomplete grade at the end of the 16 week period. Student is required to fill out a contract for an Incomplete grade.
WITHDRAWAL: It is the student's responsibilty to initiate the Withdrawal if you are not going to be able to complete the course work or achieve a passing grade. It will insure that you do not receive a failing grade on your transcript. The date of withdrawal is the date the withdrawal form is received in the Office of Administrations and Records.
You must inform the Registration Office by telephone and/or in writing within three (3) calendar days of (and including) the first day of the course to be eligible to receive any refund of tuition.
Failure to submit assignments does not guarantee being withdrawn from the course or being eligible for a refund. However, failure to submit assignments may result in a faculty initiated withdrawal from this course.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Students can request tutoring to further their understanding of the software operations. Please contact the Learning Center at 623.845-3812. If you have a disability that may have an impact on your work in this class, and for which you may require accommodations, see the instructor first, then notify the Disability Services and Resources Office located in SPS 31.
DISCLAIMER:
The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus, course requirements, grading system, or calendar at any point during the semester. Students will be notified of any changes.
Students have the right to observe major, required religious holidays. The HT Centers distribute a calendar of observance holidays.
ENJOY EXPLORING THE
WORLD OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS.
REMEMBER, WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED!
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