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
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
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