ART 169AA~Two-Dimensional Computer Design

Course Description and Objectives for Section 5413

Generation of electronic two-dimensional images. Understanding of computer techniques and traditional methods of visual problem solving.

Course Objectives for Section 5414 meeting 9/26 - 10/26: Interpretation of elements of design and composition through electronic media.

Course Objectives for Section 5415 meeting 11/7-12/12: Development of a portfolio for electronically created two- dimensional art and graphics.

Required Textbook

The Digital Designer-101 Graphic Design Projects. Stephen Pite

Recommended Textbooks

Adobe Photoshop CS. Elizabeth Reding

Art Fundamentals-Theory & Practice. Stinson & Cayton

The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit. Allan Wood

Programs Utilized

Deciding which program to use is up to you. I encourage everyone to focus on Photoshop and Illustrator, as they are the industry standards. Demos will focus on these two programs.

You are responsible for choosing your own computer lab times outside of class, in order to finish assigned homework.

Teaching Methods

Class will be a mix of small lectures, class discussion, critiques and software demos. Critiques on projects and sketch assignments will be mostly one-on-one with occasional class critiques.

Attendance

Just as professionalism is critical to your success as a designer, attendance and participation is critical to your success as a student.

You may miss no more than 2 classes unless you have an excused absence with appropriate documentation. Missing more than 2 classes will result in an expulsion from the class. Because we are only meeting 10 times, missing even 1 class will greatly diminish your ability to understand the material and complete your projects.

If you miss a class, you are required to e-mail me so I can help you stay up to date.

Attendance and punctuality will be reflected in your final grade.

Course Expectations

You MUST present your work on the date due. If it is incomplete, you will have a chance to revise it and present it again at the final critique. If you don't present your work on the initial date due, it will severely affect your grade.

All readings must be completed so you can be ready to discuss the material by the next class. There may be short essay or quiz assigned on any reading topic.

Cell phones must be turned off while in class. If you need to make a call, you can take a break during the lab portion of class.

Materials

Sketchpad, drawing pencils, color pencils. CD-RW or other removable media (for computers at home.)

Timeline of Assignments & Design Projects (Subject to change depending on progress of class.)

I will periodically assign a short essay or inform you of an upcoming quiz based on reading assignments.

Grading Policy:

Projects and Homework assignments: 60%

Final Presentation: 20%

Quizzes and/or Reflection Essays: 10%

Attendance, Punctuality and Class Participation: 10%

Grading of design projects will be based on:

    Aesthetic Quality, Concept & Exploration, Quality & Presentation, Effort & Professionalism

GRADING SCALE: A 100-90% B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60% F 59% or less