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