Monday, August 27, 2012

Art/Com 125-01 | Professor Hall Groat | Fall 2012


Introduction to

Computer Graphics   

Art/Com 125-01  |  Professor Hall Groat | Fall 2012

Course Blog: http://www.bccgraphics.blogspot.com/

Meeting Times and Days: Monday and Wednesday, 9-10:50 | Location: AT 217

Office Hours:  Monday & Wednesday 3-4PM |

Office Location: Applied Technology, Rm.#217A
Phone: 778- ________________  |  E-mail: Groat_H@sunybroome.edu

Course Description
The study of Visual Communication theory connected with applied arts fields such as, advertising, editorial design, animation, motion graphics, gaming, and web design.  Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator on Machintosh Computers, and learn how to develop initial thumbnail sketches into final digital comprehensives. Other topics include digital photography, scanning, image manipulation, color correction, basic design theory, typography, blogging and graphic design history.

Learning Outcomes
Art/Com 125
Introduction to Computer Imagery (Visual Communication I)
Students will be able to:

  • Apply classical design theory to combining images with typography to communicate a message visually.

  • Employ knowledge of raster digital software to classical design.

  • Articulate the inherent process for conceiving a visual communication piece, such as a poster, print media advertisement or program cover. 

  • Recognize significant cotemporary and historic graphic designers that were integral to the development of several design movements.

  • Describe verbally and in written form distinguishing characteristics relating to several design movements.

  • Investigate various professions relating to various visual communication fields, such as editorial design, advertising design, corporate design, book design, music/record design, information design and animation. 

Time Frame
August 27                          Introduction / Course Overview / Requirements / Biographies / Course Supplies
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August 29                          Project #1
                                             Form & Content: Typographical Design
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September 5                     Project #1
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September 10                  Project #1
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September 12                  Project #1
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September 17                  Project #1
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September 19                  Project #1
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September 24                  Project #1
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September 26                  Project #1 Due | Critic #1
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October 1                          Project #2 Begin    
                                             Visual Communication Print Ad
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October 3                          Project #2
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October 10                        Project #2
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October 15                        Project #2
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October 17                        Project #2
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October 22                        Project #2
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October 24                        Project #2
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October 29                        Project #2
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October 31                        Project #2
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November 5                     Project #2 Due  |  Critic #2
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November 7                     Project #3 Begin 
Visual Communication Arts Career Poster
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November 12                   Project #3
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November14                    Project #3         
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November 19                                  Project #3
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November 26                                  Project #3
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November 28                                  Project #3
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December 3                                     Project #3
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December 5                                     Project #3
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December 10                                  Project #3 Due | Critic #3

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December 12                                  FINAL CRITIQUE 
              
Course Format
The course will be comprised of selected readings, discussions, traditional studio work, digital studio work, blogging, and critiques.  At the beginning of each class a reading will be assigned that directly relates to the current graphic project.

Assessment and Grading
25 %    Critiques & Class Participation
            (Contributing thoughts during class discussions & critiques)
75 %    Projects / Digital Portfolio on Blog

Attendance
Attendance is mandatory.   If you miss more than three classes your grade will be dropped one half a letter grade—unless you have a written medical excuse.  (Attendance will be taken each time class meets)
Materials and Supplies
Purchased at Office Max, Ames, AC Moore
  • Digital Camera with USB Cable
  • Ruler with metal edge
  • Sketch Pad (for sketches and roughs)
  • 8.5”x11” Graph Paper
  • Mounting Tape (preferably acid free type)
  • Flash Storage Disk / Jump Drive 1 Gigabyte or greater
  • Black Ink Felt Tip Pen & Soft Lead Pencil
  • Black Foam Board 18”x24” – Two Sheets