COLLIN COLLEGE DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number: ARTC 1325
Course Title: Introduction to Computer Graphics
Course Description: A survey of computer design concepts, terminology, processes, and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia. Lab required.
Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: • Define computer terminology (SCANS: F1, F2, F4, F16, C11, C15)
• Identify peripherals (SCANS: F1, F2, F4, F16, C15)
• Demonstrate page layout, multimedia, and peripherals software use (SCANS: F1, F3, F6, F7, F8, F9, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, C1, C3, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C18, C19)
Secretary’s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills (SCANS)- SCANS skills are a group of foundational skills and workplace competencies that the Secretary’s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills
established as vitally important for workplace success in the 21st century. In Collin’s workforce programs, the SCANS skills are developed and reinforced throughout the curriculum to provide students with an opportunity to hone these skills/competencies in the context of their education. Over the course of an entire degree program, the successful student is expected to demonstrate all of the SCANS skills and competencies as part of their education. The SCANS Foundation Skills and Workplace Competencies are described at:
http://www.collin.edu/academics/programs/Workforce_SCANS_Skills_Syllabi_Code_Key.pdf Withdrawal Policy: “See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. “ Collin College Academic Policies: “See the current Collin Student Handbook.”
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
Instructor Information:
Instructor: Jennifer Curtiss Office: SCC K237
Office Hours: By appointment
Phone: 972-881-5759 K237 associate faculty office Email: JdCurtiss @collin.edu
Supervisor: Laura Flores, Chair of Communication Design
Course Information
Class Information:
Time: Wed. 6-11 Location: Preston Ridge Campus L205 Resources: Required Textbooks: None
Website: http://iws.collin.edu/lflores/ARTC1325/Home.html RECOMMEND RESOURCES:
Safari books on line via CougarWeb Library Supplies:
Re-writable drive (USB drive, iPod, external hard drive, etc.) – This is MANDATORY. Cloud Storage such as Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
Notebook or folder to store handouts Pen/pencil
Additional Supplies may be required as needed
Method of Evaluation:
Your cumulative grade will be an average of your exercises and assignments. Each exercises and assignments will require extensive lab time and some outside work. All work will be graded considering the following:
Ability to follow instructions and apply material learned Assignment Value:
There will be a total of 900 points attainable during the semester as follows:
- 5 Computer Graphics Projects (100 pts each) - 2 Quizzes - (100 pts.ea)
- Class participation – 100 pts – Participation includes class attendance, discussions, and reviews
- In-Class work – 100 pts. In-class exercises, lab work
Grade Scale:
A/4 Excellent 100 - 90% / 900-800 pts. B/3 Above Average 89 - 80% / 799-700 pts C/2 Average 79 -70% / 699-600 pts D/1 Below Average 69 -60% / 599-500 pts F/0 Failure 59 - 0% / 499-0 pts W Withdraw
I Incomplete
(Incomplete only given with due cause)
Late assignments will be dropped one (1) letter grade. Incompletion of an assignment’s due stage can relate to a deduction of a letter grade for each infraction.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Your attendance is expected at every class. It is the single greatest predictor of success. Absences may reflect in your grade due to the lab nature of the course and the one-on-one instruction involved.
It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor regarding absences or conflicts. It is advised that students take a proactive approach by contacting their instructor as soon as possible, if possible before absence. The next class is too late. Whether an absence is considered excused will be determined on an independent basis. In short, absences are ill advised.
It is the student’s responsibility to maintain their course work during absence(s). If and when possible the students should make arrangements with instructor to insure appropriate progress is made.
Please see the Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. Dates to Note:
Spring 2015
January 19 ... MLK Holiday Campuses Closed (Except for community activities at SCC) January 20 ... Spring Classes Begin
February 2 ... Spring Census Date
March 9-13 ... Spring Break (No Classes)
March 14-15 ... Spring Break (Campuses Closed)
March 20 ... Spring Last Day to Withdraw
April 3-5 ... Spring Holiday (Campuses Closed)
May 11-17 ... Spring Final Exam Week
May 15 ... Collin 2014-2015 Commencement @ 7:00 p.m Course Calendar: Course Calendar:
Calendar subject to change based on instructor’s discretion Week 1: 01/21/2015
Week 2: 01/28/2015
• Syllabus
• Calendar
• Introductions
Lecture:
• Mac and Computer Basics
• File Management
• eMail Basics Lab:
• Cloud storage basics
• Exercise 2: eMail
Week 3: 02/04/2015
Lecture: Digital Basics
• Adobe Photoshop Overview
• Document Set-up –Photoshop
• Importing Graphics – Photoshop
• Interface Layout – Photoshop Lab:
• Exercise 3: Assigned: Photoshop Collage
Week 4: 02/11/2015 Lecture:
• Tools Panel - Photoshop • Pen Tool - Photoshop • Layers – Photoshop • Layer Masks – Photoshop Lab:
• Exercise 4: Layer Masks Week 5: 02/25/2015 Lecture:
• Color Theory Basics
• Adjusting Color – Photoshop • Adjustment Layers – Photoshop Lab: Exercise 5: Adjustment Layers
• Project 1 Assignment: Performing Arts Poster Week 6: 03/04/2015
Quiz 1 Lecture:
• Raster Image File Formats
Lab: Project 1: Performing Arts Poster Week 7: 03/11/2014
Spring Break Week 8: 03/18/2014 Lecture:
• Printing Basics – Part 1 • Scanning Basics Lab:
• Exercise 5: Scanning
• Project 2 Due: Performing Arts Poster Week 9: 03/25/2015
Lecture:
• Vector Graphic Basics • Adobe Illustrator Overview • Document Set-up – Illustrator • Importing Graphics – Illustrator
• Layers – Illustrator
• Mastering Pen Tool – Illustrator • Basic Work Methods
• Adding Color Lab:
• Project 2: Adobe Illustrator Comic Week 10: 04/01/2015
Lecture:
• Vector File Formats • Printing Basics – Part 2 Lab:
• Project 2 Due: Adobe Illustrator Comic Week 11: 04/08/2015
Lecture:
• Digital Publishing Basics • Document Set-up – InDesign • Importing Graphics – InDesign • Booklet Printing – InDesign Lab:
• Project 3: InDesign Greeting Card Week 12: 04/15/2015
Lecture:
• Tablet Publishing Basics • Importing Video – InDesign • Creating Animation – InDesign • Exporting to Adobe – InDesign Lab:
• Project 3 Due: InDesign Greeting Card Week 13: 04/22/2015
Lecture: • 2-D Animation
• Adobe Flash –Overview Lab:
• Project 4 Assigned: Adobe Flash Animation Week 14: 04/29/2015
Lecture:
• Video Production Basics • Premiere Overview
• Importing Images and Footage • Transitions
• Titles Lab:
• Project 4 Assigned: Adobe Flash Animation • Project 5 Assigned: Video Edit
Week 15: 05/06/2015 Quiz 4
Lecture:
• Exporting/Publishing Movie Lab:
• Project 5: Video Edit Week 16: 05/13/2014 Project 5 Due: Video Edit
