CS 106 :: Syllabus

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the industry standard graphics applications currently used in the design professions.

 

Objectives

Function in a cross-platform network computer environment
Demonstrate an understanding of vector based, raster based, and page layout applications
Demonstrate an ability to import vector and raster graphics into page layout applications

 

Policies

Materials & Supplies: Software for the Applied Arts. Linda Wood. Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, 2006.
Recordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work
Jump/Thumb Drive, 512 MB or more, is strongly recommended

 

Lab/Classroom Policies: Clean up after yourself. No food or beverages in the labs, ever. E-mail, video games, instant messaging, inappropriate use of the web, cell phones, music without headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive.


AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook
Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct Policy, Academic Dishonesty

 

Course Length 11 Weeks Contact Hours 40
Credit Value 4.0 Estimated Homework Hours 2-3 hours per week

 

Grading and Attendance

Assignments 1 -6 (10% each) 60%
Final Project 20%
Final Portfolio 10%
Class participation 10%

 

Grades: Work will be evaluated throughout the semester (not just the due date) for understanding of the assignment, concept/idea, depth of investigation, amount of challenge, time/effort, technical quality and overall effectiveness. Your grade will also be affected by attendance, participation during lab time, participation in and preparedness for and in-progress critiques, individual conferences and the final group critique, as well as use of class time, general involvement and interest.

 

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 3 (three) absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of FS (failed/suspended) will be recorded for the course.

Late work will also result in a grade reduction, one full grade per class period late.

 

Tardiness: Don’t be late, your grade WILL be affected. Two tardies will count as an absence.