ART 4923 Digital Imaging II Syllabus

ART 4923 Digital Imaging II

Spring 2013

Room: HBFFAC 168

T/TH 9:30-12:15

Instructor: Alexandra Knox, Office: HBFFAC 176, 580-559-5355

aknox@ecok.edu

Office Hours: M/W 1-2, T/TH 4-5, F 11-12

Course Objectives:

This is an advanced course on creating digital images and an introduction to vector based graphics and video.  Through various projects the student will learn how to operate Adobe Illustrator and iMovie.  Projects will be designed to teach both technical skills and creative production and relate to the graphic design field. 

Assignments:

Class projects will require both in-class and out-of-class time.  Assignments will be based on learning of new technical skills and follow graphic design themes.  Projects will not be printed!  You may not use any of the printers without permission.  The Audio/Visual Office in the library will print poster sized images for you at a substantial discount.  All projects will be turned in by posting them on the class blog.

Class Blog: ecudigitalblog.blogspot.com

This course will also utilize a community blog that you will all have access to.  You will be required to contribute to this blog by posting new content on a regular basis.  You will turn in all projects by posting them on this blog, along with assignment descriptions, tutorials, and other projects for both Digital Imaging I and II.  Course materials such as the syllabi, assignments, and announcements will also be posted here.  Part of your grade is based on participation, and this will not only be determined from in class participation, but also from the blog.  It is required that you comment on your peers’ images/posts.  Please try to make at lease 3-4 comments a week.  You must have a free GMAIL email account to be able to contribute!

All project posts must be titled.  If you are in Digital I, you should always begin each blog title with “D1”, and “D2” if you are in Digital II.  This should be followed by the name of the assignment and the number and end with your name. 

Example:  I am in Digital I and I am posting the second image from the project “Old to New/New to Old”… “D1 Old to New/New to Old #2 Knox”.

Casual posts do not need to have formal titles.  Please feel free to post info about anything that relates to this course such as tutorials, etc. 

Critiques and Evaluation:

Critiques will take place after a group of projects have been completed, and will be projected onto a screen.  For the purpose of critiques, each image should be created using RGB format.  I will not organize your images for the critiques; it is your responsibility to organize them and have them ready on a flash drive before the critique begins!  Evaluation will be based primarily on the organization of visual elements (creativity, concept and composition), relevance to the assignment, craft, ambition, and punctuality.

Attendance:

Attendance is required! Missing more than three unexcused class days will result in the lowering of your final grade (one letter grade for each day missed after three absences.  7 absences= epic fail.)  If you are more than 15 minutes late for class, or leave 15 minutes before class is over, it counts as an absence.  Don’t be late!

Required Materials:

Flash Drive (At least 8gb)

Digital Camera with a video capture and card reader (recommended)

“Classroom in a Book: The official training workbook from Adobe Systems, Adobe Illustrator CS6” (optional)

Studio Policy:

This space is shared with other students and classes.  You should back your work up on a flash drive!  Please do not use the computers to play games, complete other homework, or to check Facebook during class. The lab is open from 9-5 M-F.  Any art department faculty can open the room if it is locked.  Please do not use any printers without permission. 

ADA Statement:  East Central University is committed to providing equal access to University programs and services to all students.  Under University policy, Federal, and State laws, students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations to ensure they are presented with an equal opportunity to perform in class.  If anyone in this class has such a disability and needs special academic accommodations, please report to Student Support Services, Room 115, Administration Building as soon as possible.  Reasonable accommodations may be arranged after Student Services has reviewed and verified your needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact the instructor if you need any assistance in this process.