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Course Title: Survey of Design and Media Arts |
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Course Number and Section: IC112, C |
Term: Fall |
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Year: 2003 |
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Number of Contact Hours:6 |
Time: Saturday 9:00 am |
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Place: 180 N. Wabash |
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Instructor:
Lindsay D. Grace |
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Office Phone / E-mail: LG3311@fac.aii.edu |
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Office
Hours: TBA |
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Course
Description: Students are introduced to the creative process and commercial critique. Students will gain a better understanding of the graphic design, animation and multimedia industries through an overview of the industry terminology, history, and existing career opportunities. |
Required Materials:
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Textbook(s): None. Handouts and articles will be provided. |
Objectives:The course will promote student’s ability to:·
Understand
and apply the creative problem solving process. ·
Explain
the computer hardware and software that relate to graphic design, animation
and multimedia. ·
Define
the terms used in, and related to, graphic design, animation, and multimedia ·
Explain
current developments in technology as they relate to graphic design,
animation, and multimedia. ·
Recognize
elements and principles of good design techniques in graphic design,
animation, and multimedia. ·
Understand
the processes of graphic design, animation, and multimedia development. ·
Understand
and distinguish skills necessary to pursue a career in graphic design,
animation, and multimedia. |
Weekly
Schedule: Week 1: Course Introduction What is art? Professional
Skills Assignment 1: Research and present a tool of the artist
In-Class Project 1: Product Sketch Week
2: The
Creative Problem Solving Process Art and Design Terminology*Assignment 1 presentations Due
In-Class Project 2:Describe a way you solved a problem creatively
Week 3: Commercial Art critique, Art Producers and Consumers
*Article Summary 1 due Computer Hardware Basics
In-Class Project 3:Describe
a computer hardware component Week 4: Computer Software Basics *Article Summary 2 due
In-Class Project 4:Describe
a computer software component Week 5: Midterm Review Midterm Exam In-Class Project 5: Explain the importance of critiquing art Week 6: History of Graphic Design Fundamentals of Graphic Design *Article Summary 3 due
Final Paper Projects Assigned In-Class Project 6: Sketch 6 personal logos Week 7: Design Development Process
Careers in the Design Industry History of Animation
*Article Summary 4 due
In-Class Project 7:Describe
a career that you like in graphic design Week 8: Animation Terms and Technology Animation Development and Careers in the Industry *Article Summary 5 due
In-Class Project 8: Pick
best logo (from project 6), and design animation for it. Week 9: History of Multimedia Multimedia Terms and Technology
In-Class Project 9: Design & sketch your
self promo website Week 10: Multimedia Development Process and Careers in the Industry Positions in the Multimedia Industry
In-Class Project 10: Design & sketch a flow chart
for your website Week 11: Final Project Due Final Exam |
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reserve the right to rearrange the schedule depending on student and course
needs.
Lectures,
assignments, and presentations
There will be a lecture for every class that meets. During some classes there will be an in-class project to complete. The project must be handed in at the beginning of class in the following week. A project assigned on a Monday, for example, will be due the next Monday.
There will be 6 article summaries assigned. These summaries will be completed outside of class. Article summaries must be word processed, double-spaced, and written properly. Not following directions, very poor grammar and spelling errors will result in low grades. Article summaries are graded on a 1 to 20 scale. Please review the document entitled Article Summary Guidelines for more information.
Each student will be expected to do one 2-minute presentation in front of the class. The presentation will be based on one article summary of the student’s choosing. The date of the presentation will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Presentations will be graded on a 1 – 10 scale. Students who discuss the important points of the article, and show that they prepared their presentation before class will do well. Students must provide a copy of their article to the instructor 1 week before they plan to present. If two or more students plan to summarize and present the same article, we will work out a compromise between the instructor and the students involved. All such matters will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. The first student to indicate that they plant to summarize and present will have precedence.
If you need help on any assignment, please ask. Course
Requirements and Policies All students must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Illinois Institute of Art’s student handbook. Attendance: Students are expected to attend each class and arrive on time. Any student arriving late for an exam or quiz may not be given a chance to complete it. Always be prompt. Attend lecture on time. Arrive from breaks on time. Makeup exams and acceptance of late assignments will only be granted in the following circumstances; Medical excuse, emergency situations, campus-sponsored activities. All issues of attendance and tardiness will be handled as school policy dictates and at the discretion of the instructor. Cheating and Plagiarism:Any student that cheats or plagiarizes will be reported to the school administration for immediate discipline. Late
work will not be accepted. |
[1] You must use an 8.5” x 11” notebook, because you will be handing in photocopied work from this sketchbook.