Introduction
to
Computer
Graphics
Art/Com 125-01 | Professor
Hall Groat | Spring 2013
Course Blog: http://www.bccgraphics.blogspot.com/
Meeting Times and
Days: Monday and Wednesday, 1-2:50 | Location: AT 217
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 3-4PM
|
Office Location: Applied
Technology, Rm.#217A
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 Graphics
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
January 28 Introduction / Course Overview / Requirements /
Biographies / Course Supplies
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January 30 Project #1
Form
& Content: Typographical
Design
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February 4 Project #1
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February 6 Project #1
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February 11 Project #1
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February 13 Project #1
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February 20 Project #1
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February 25 Project #1
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February 27 Project #1 Due | Critic #1
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March 4 Project #2
Begin
Stamp
Design
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March 6 Project
#2
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March 11 Project
#2
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March 13 Project #2
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March 18 Project #2
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March 20 Project
#2
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March 25 Project
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March 27 Project
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April 8 Project
#2
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April 10 Project #2 Due |
Critic #2
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April 15 Project #3 Begin
Poster Design
– 24x18 in.
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April 17 Project #3
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April 22 Project #3
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April 24 Project #3
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April 29 Project #3
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May 1 Project #3
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May 6 Project #3
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May 8 Project #3
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May 13 Project #3
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May 15 Project #3
Project
#3 Due | Critic #3
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May 20 FINAL CRITIQUE
Course Format
The course will be comprised of demonstrations, discussions, digital
studio work, blogging, and critiques.
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
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