Department Master Syllabus
Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey
Course Title: Computer Graphic Design I
Course Number: CGR-111-05
Department/Program Affiliation: Computer Graphics
Instructor: Caroline Santa
Email: caroline.santa@gmail.com
Date of Review:
(This Department Master Syllabus has been examined by the program/department faculty members and it is decided that no revision is necessary at this time.)
Date of Last Revision: 3/5/09
(This Department Master Syllabus has been examined by the program/department faculty members and it is decided a change requiring a revision is necessary at this time.)
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Other ____
Prerequisites: ENG-013, ENG-023 and MTH-029
Co-requisites: None
Course Description:
This course will provide studio experience in computer graphics art design. This combined studio/lecture course is an introduction to the creative possibilities of graphics computing and to historical, conceptual, technical and contemporary background of computers and computer graphics. Emphasis is placed on the visual-problem solving process through the use of applications and equipment. Students will be able to utilize a variety of software and hardware which includes bit-mapped paint and object-oriented drawing software programs. All Computer Graphic classes now include in-class lab time.
Course Student Learning Outcomes: Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective Domains)
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Explain the historical perspective of computer graphics and the fundamentals of the concepts, followed by the current state of the industry and important trends.
Evaluate the tools in pixel-based system programs versus traditional media.
Evaluate the tools in vector-based system programs versus traditional media.
Demonstrate familiarity with equipment (hardware and software applications that will be shown in class).
Identify key terms that apply to computer graphics.
Design digital images.
Demonstrate the merging of paint and draw files.
Make critical judgments of their own and other works based on usage of software programs and design skills.
Course Outline:
Some of the subjects that will be covered will be:
Computer graphic hardware.
Computer graphic software such as: pixel based paint programs, and vector based drawing programs.
Computer graphic terminology and usage.
Design concepts as they apply to digital design.
Course Activities:
The classroom activities will include formal and informal lectures where new material and assigned problems will be explained. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to the discussion and ask questions about the material. “Hands-on” work on the computer will be done during class and outside of the regularly scheduled classroom hours.
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes: The student will be evaluated on the degree to which student learning outcomes are achieved. A variety of methods may be used such as tests, class participation, projects, homework assignments, etc. (There must be some evidence that the learning outcomes have been achieved.)
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
Attendance Policy
You must attend class. Excessive absence will negatively affect your grade. When absent, you must contact your teacher to find out what occurred in classes you’ve missed. Work should be completed upon your return to class.
Excused absences
For medical reasons and/or family emergencies only and require documentation; medical absences require note from a doctor. You are allowed a maximum of three excused absences after which, you must see the Academic Advisor to withdraw from the course.
Unexcused Absences
You are are allowed one unexcused absences from class. If have more than one unexcused absence, your grade will drop one-half of a letter from the final grade for each additional day you miss.
Lateness Policy
Arriving any time after class is scheduled to begin is considered late. Even if you are late, you should always come to class. It is better for you to be present for some of the information than to miss an entire class. 2 latenesses = 1 absence.
GRADING AND EVALUATION
You will receive a rubric detailing grading criteria for each project. You will be graded upon these issues, as well as your preparedness in class, participation in critique, and completion of criteria presented at the beginning of the project.
Your grade will be based on:
4 major projects = 80% (each project = 20% of your grade)
Class Participation (including homework) = 20%
A = exceptional work, student exhibits an advanced understanding of the concepts in class accompanied by an outstanding work ethic
B = Above average student demonstrates understanding
C = Average work, Average understanding of concepts, average work over all
D = Below average shows lack of interest has some understanding of concepts but is lacking in many area often problems with focus and work ethic
F= Failure, student shows little or no understanding of concepts and/ or lacks the ability to apply those concepts
Stipulations:
-Late work will lose one grade letter for each day that it is late
-If you are interested in reworking a project for a grade adjustment, you take the initiative to notify your instructor. Grade adjustments are not guaranteed and will be administered at instructor’s discretion.
-Grades will be received within two weeks of the project deadline via Blackboard. Students will receive a written evaluation at midterm
All assignments and projects are due at the time of critique or other appointed time of collection. Anything that is not present at this time is considered late and will lose one full letter grade for each class day it is late.
It is important that you come to class prepared for that day, and that you complete what is required by the given date.
Each student is required to have a blog for this class only. This is where work will be posted for review. Not making posts by the deadline is comparable to turning in an assignment late.
Original Work
All work submitted for this class must have been made by you, and made specifically for this course. Projects may not be submitted in multiple classes. The submission of work not generated for this course constitutes academic dishonesty/cheating. The penalty for the submission of works that are not original and made by you specifically for this class is an automatic "F" in the course in which the offense is committed.
CLASS BLOG
http://ccccomputergraphics1.blogspot.com/
The class blog will have links to project to the syllabus and class schedule, project descriptions, homework assignments, helpful links or articles, readings, instructions, and/or demos. It is expected that students take notes in class in addition to reading the blog.
You are expected to have projects or homework completed and posted to your blog, even if for some reason the blog post is not up. All deadlines will be reviewed in class.
Course Materials:
Supplemental Materials: Flash Drive (at least 4 GB)
September 4- Introduction, Syllabus, blog setup, Introduction to Project 1: Self Portrait
September 11- file importing, organization and storage, scanning,Introduction to using images in Photoshop and creating new files. Discussion of raster based images, file size, resizing and resampling images. Layers and adjustment layers. Work on Project 1.
September 18-Project 1, Part 2: Retouching, image correction, Making selections and compilations in Photoshop.
September 25-Project 1 is due. Critique Project 1, Introduce Project 2: Redesign a Logo
October 2-Introduction to drawing in Illustrator. Work on Project 2
October 9-Project 2 is due. Critique Project 2
October 16-Drawing in Illustrator in depth. Introduction to Project 3: Design a Poster
October 23-work on Project 3
October 30- work on Project 3
November 6- Project 3 is due. Critique on Project 3: Animated GIF
November 13- work on Project 3
November 20- work on Project 3
November 27-work on Project 3/begin Project 4. Project 3 is due at the end of class
December 4- work on Project 4-Love/Hate Internet Still Life (Illustrator)
December 11-Project 4-Love/Hate Internet Still life (Illustrator)
December 18-Project 4 is Due, Final Critique