|
|
|
|
Course Title: Survey of Design and Media Arts |
|
|
Course Number: MA110 |
Term: Fall |
|
Number of Contact Hours:6 |
Year: 2005 |
|
Course Length: 11 Weeks |
Meeting Days: Monday and Wednesday |
|
Estimated Weekly Homework Hours: 2-3 |
Time: 3:00-5:50 |
|
|
Place: 180 N. Wabash, Room 234 |
|
|
|
|
Instructor: Lindsay D. Grace |
|
|
Office E-mail: LG3311@fac.aii.edu |
Course Website: http://aii.lgrace.com |
|
Office Hours: As Needed |
|
Course Description:
Students are introduced to the creative process and commercial critique. Students will gain a better understanding of the commercial art process from idea conception to delivery. Discussion will focus on analog and digital media. Students will learn industry terminology, fundamentals, and the wide variety of career opportunities. Students will be expected to employ creativity to solve a variety of art and design problems.
Three ring binder
Notepad (for notes)
8.5” X 11” bound sketch book[1]
Minimum 2 floppy disks, USB storage device, or comparable product for storing copies of written assignments.
Pens, pencils, markers as needed.
Technology Required:
Occasional access to a personal computer to conduct research and type assignments.
Textbook(s): None. Handouts and articles will be provided.
A study guide may be available.
·
Understand
and apply the creative problem solving process.
·
Explain
the computer hardware and software that relate to graphic design, animation and
Interactive Media.
·
Define
the terms used in, and related to, graphic design, animation, and Interactive
Media
·
Explain
current developments in technology as they relate to graphic design, animation,
and Interactive Media.
·
Recognize
elements and principles of good design techniques in graphic design, animation,
and Interactive Media.
·
Understand
the processes of graphic design, animation, and Interactive Media development.
·
Understand
and distinguish skills necessary to pursue a career in graphic design,
animation, and Interactive Media.
Weekly Schedule:
Week 1: Course Introduction
What is art?
Professional
Skills
Week 2: The
Creative Problem Solving Process
Week 3: Commercial Art Critique, Art Producers and Consumers
*Article
Summary 1 due
Computer Hardware Basics for the Artist
Computer Software Basics for the Artist
Week 4: The Power of Software
Midterm Review
Week 5: Midterm Exam
History of Commercial Art
Week 6: Fundamentals of Commercial Art
*Article
Summary 2 due
Design Development Process
Week 7: History of Animation of Animation
Fundementals
Animation
Fundamentals and practical application
Week 8: Animation Fundamentals and Careers
*Critique
Paper 1 due
History of Interactive Media and Modern Media Fundamentals
Week 9: Interactive Media Fundamentals
Interactive Media Technology and Application
Week 10: Interactive Media Development Process and Careers in the Industry
Careers in Interactive Media
Week 11: Final Thoughts: Future?
*Critique Paper
2 due
Final Exam
The instructor
reserves the right to rearrange the schedule depending on student 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 begin.
There will be 4 writing assignments. These assignments will be completed outside of class. All writing must be word processed (double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font), and written at the college level. The writing should be one page in length. Not following directions, very poor grammar or spelling errors will result in low grades. Article summaries are graded on a 1 to 20 scale. Please review the document entitled Article and Critique Summary Guidelines for more information.
Each student will be expected to do a single 10 minute presentation in front of the class. The presentation will be based on a topic of the student’s choosing. The topic should relate directly to this course. The date of the presentation will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Presentations will be graded on a 1 – 20 scale. Students who inform, interest, and engage the audience will receive high scores. A well-prepared presentation is essential for success.
If a student misses a class session they should visit http://aii.lgrace.com. This website contains materials discussed in each class session.
Grading System:
Projects / Exercises: 150 points (10-20 points each, 8-10 assignments)
Writing Assignments:
Article Summaries (2): 40 points (20 points each article)
Critique Paper (2): 40 points (20 points each article)
Presentation: 20 points
Quizzes (4): 40 points (10 points each quiz)
Midterm Exam: 100 points
Final Exam: 100 points
Participation: 10 points
|
Point Score range |
Letter Grade |
|
93 and above |
A |
|
90-92 |
A- |
|
87-89 |
B+ |
|
83-86 |
B |
|
80-82 |
B- |
|
77-79 |
C+ |
|
73-76 |
C |
|
70-72 |
C- |
|
67-69 |
D+ |
|
63-66 |
D |
|
60-62 |
D- |
|
Below 60 |
F |
|
|
|
If you need help on any assignment, please ask in class or through e-mail.
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, emergencies, campus-sponsored activities.
All issues of attendance and tardiness will be handled as school policy dictates and at the discretion of the instructor.
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.