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Professor:
Kim Stringfellow This class meets in COM-106 T/TH 1 to 3:40 pm. For open lab hours in Com 106 check the door outside for posted hours. Open lab hours are available in the Art 216 and Art 213 computer labs. Check the posted hours in the lab. General Information Students will learn computer basics, file management, file formats, hardware and software use, including digital photography, typography, raster graphics and digital imaging, vector graphics and illustration, page layout, interactivity, and web page design. Design skills, design process, collaboration, personal expression, and content development will be emphasized along with the learning of tools and techniques. Software to be used in the class includes: Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Previous knowledge you have gained of the fundamentals of art and design will apply in this course. Proof of Prerequisites Every student must show proof of prerequisites by the second class period. Preregistered students who are unable to show proof of prerequisites may be administratively dropped by the instructor. If space is available, the instructor may add crashers who are able to show proof of prerequisites. By the second class period turn in a copy of either a grade report for prerequisite class or student transcript. The prerequisites for this course are grades of C or better in Art 100 or Art 101. BATS Courses SDSU BATS courses (http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~bats/) are free to students and a variety of software programs. If you complete one of these courses given at the beginning of each semester you will receive one extra credit point. Bring proof of course completion from BATS instructor. Students may receive only two points extra credit from BATS courses (two BATS sessions). Calendar Please refer to the calendar for specific readings, daily activities and topics as well as homework assignments and any other important information you will need to know for this course. Note: The instructor reserves the right to change or update the course calendar/schedule at any time. Please refer to the online calendar weekly for updates. Emphasis of this course is both on completion of projects and assignments, class participation and attendance. Note: It is the responsibility of all students to properly backup their class projects. It is suggested that you have two backup devices in case you loose one i.e. a disk key and your laptop or backing up using iDisk (requires a .Mac subscription). If you loose your backup or if your disk becomes corrupted I will ask for your assignment from your second backup so be prepared! Turn in a folder of final versions of each assignment in PDF form at the end of the semester. Save each PDF at 150 dpi. Bring your folder (last name as title) to the class final--instructor will burn a single CD with all student projects. In addition to the final artwork, all projects and assignments must include a typed design brief in outline form describing the following:
Due Dates All work is expected to be completed by the due dates. Unless otherwise specified, work is due at the beginning of the class period.
If there is a problem in meeting a deadline, the instructor should be consulted in advance. Missed critiques result in your project being marked down one half letter grade automatically. DO NOT MISS CRITIQUES! Class Participation Emphasis of this course is both on completion of projects, assignments and class participation. Classroom interaction is vital to the learning process. Students will be expected to participated in all class activities. Lectures, tutorials, discussions and critiques will occur regularly. A grade will be given for class participation and involvement. Attendance Attendance to all class meetings is required and is directly related to class participation and your attendance grade. The instructor will not personally overview an assignment that a student has missed due to absence during a class. You should consult with a classmate if you plan or have missed a class or set up a meeting during the instructor's office hours. If there is a problem in attending a class, the instructor should be consulted in advance if possible. Tardiness to class meetings is not tolerated as it disrupts the class in session. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR ALL CLASS MEETINGS. If you need to arrive to a class period late (or need to leave early) notify the instructor prior to the scheduled class meeting. Grading TO VIEW GRADES FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS USE THE ONLINE BLACKBOARD SYSTEM AT https://blackboard.sdsu.edu/webapps/login. Go to Student Tools> View Grades. Grades will be based on the following criteria:
Grading Breakdown: Assignments: 25% A- Outstanding achievement, available only for the highest accomplishment. B- Praiseworthy performance, definitely above average. C- Average, awarded for satisfactory performance, the most common grade. D- Minimally passing, less than the typical undergraduate achievement. F- Failing. (Based on SDSU grading guidelines.) Incomplete Classroom Rules NO CELL PHONES
OR PAGERS (please turn yours off before entering the classroom)
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