Monday, August 27, 2018
Welcome to Computer Art
Here is the syllabus for Fall 2018
Roane State Community College
Division of Humanities
ARTP 1420, 1430, and 1440
Computer Art I, II, and III
Spring 2017
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name: Bryan Wilkerson
Office: O’Brien 116
Office Hours: MW Harriman TR Oak Ridge
Detailed Schedule Posted
Phone: 865-354-3000 x4748
Email: wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Offerings:
Course Type: Studio/Lab
Day and Time: MW 12:30-2:00PM Obrien 115
Credit Hours: 3.000
Course Objectives:
*Familiarity with computer-based art, overview of methods and strategies, modes and paths of input and output.
* Knowledge of Macintosh OS basics and file handling; intro to software/hardware, monitor calibration, etc.
* Familiar with styles and aesthetics: from primitive to modern design, developing creative content.
* Know elements and principles of design and typography basics.
* Become familiar with the essentials on pixel-based and vector-based art: color, resolution, layout, formats, and output; working with rulers, grids, guides, layers, etc.
* Modes of getting art into the computer: scanning, digital cameras, and other art resources
* Working with a comprehensive vector-based drawing program; fills, strokes, Bezier curves, points & paths, blends and gradients, transformation, layers, typography & object composition and layout; output formats.
* Working with Adobe Photoshop from basic principles to more advanced methods.
* Export/import and file interchange methods between programs as a creative workflow.
* Understanding of web/screen graphics and overview of creating presentations.
* Familiarity with computer-based art, overview of methods and strategies, modes and paths of input and output.
* Knowledge of Mac OS basics and file handling.
* Know elements and principles of design and typography basics.
* Become familiar with the essentials on pixel-based and vector-based art: color, resolution, layout, formats, and output; working with rulers, grids, guides, layers, etc.
* Modes of getting art into the computer: scanning, digital cameras, and other art resources
* Working with a comprehensive vector-based drawing program; fills, strokes, Bezier curves, points & paths, blends and gradients, transformation, layers, typography & object composition and layout; output formats.
* Working with Adobe Photoshop from basic principles to more advanced methods.
* Export/import and file interchange methods between programs as a creative workflow.
* Web-based graphics and presentation.
Learning Outcomes:
-Mac Basics understanding of file management
-Understanding of creation of raster graphics (adobe photoshop)
-Understanding and creation of vector graphics (adobe illustrator)
- Basic understanding of 3D Printing and modeling
-Using devices to create and organize layouts and compostion
-Understanding of Image Editing and compositing
Prerequisites for the course:
NONE
Co-requisites for the course: N/A
Specific Course Requirements: Attending class and completion of projects are required for completion of this course.
Prerequisites for the course:
NONE
Co-requisites for the course:
NONE
Course Topics:
Digital Painting, Digital Collage, Layout and vector graphic creation and manipulation, fundamental 3D modeling, intro to 3D printing, Image editing, Packaging design
Assignments
[ ] Project 1- Introduction to the course, using a Macintosh, general computing skills, in class blog assignment.
[ ] Project 2- In a "RASTER" paint program, do four paintings or drawings. They can be realistic, primitive or abstract. Be sure to use and experiment with the pencil tool, the airbrush tool, and various brush tips. In one of the paintings create a design using various fills and textures. Add interest to your designs by assigning different transparency levels to various brushstrokes.
[ ] Project 3- Invent your own currency. Use a "vector" program.
[ ] Project 4- Posters and Flyers
[ ] Project 5- Intro to video editing
[ ] Project 6- 3D Printing and packaging design
[ ] Project 7- Design a business card and letterhead for a company of your choice or invention.
[ ] Project 8- A newsletter, Zine, or Mini comic
[ ] Project 9- Floor plan or landscape design
[ ] Project 10 -12 Final project (see final project ideas)
Specific Course Requirements:
1. Mastery of technical concepts.
2. Overall quality of work. (This is the most subjective quality-)
3. Overall quantity of work. (Students who spend more time and produce more drawings invariably improve the most. )
4. Willingness to Experiment. (Your willingness to go beyond the assignments and explore new artistic problems and questions on your own – a critical part of creativity.)
5. Degree of Progress (Your improvement from the beginning.)
6. Attendance
7. Homework
Other:
Advanced Computer Art: Students will continue to focus on fundamentals while exploring and learning advanced techniques and skills. More involved projects are expected from Computer Art 1430,1440 & 1450
SKETCHBOOK/PARTICIPATION: This will count as one of your grades for the semester. It should be an easy one. You can use any sketchbook you want. However you must have a place where you can write down and keep technical information that I will be giving out on. It is your responsibility to talk to me if you are having problems. I want to help and am always accessible.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Textbook: NONE
Supplementary Materials:
Flash drive or external hard drive to back up assignments/homework
Other:
GRADING AND EVALUATION
Grading procedure:
Each assignment is graded individually. At the end of the semester, the grades will be averaged along with your sketchbook/participation grade, and attendance and this will be your final grade.
Grading scale:
A= 90-100 B= 80-89 C=70-79 D= 60-69 F=Below 60
Assignments and Evaluations:
There are 4 major assignments due this semester for both hand-building and wheel-throwing and 4 minor assignments this semester. Class time will involve active work on assigned projects, with discussion, critique, presentations, used to highlight important points.
Other:
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, Plagiarism, Cheating, Fabrication, and Facilitation. Academic misconduct is prohibited. Upon identification of misconduct, an instructor has the authority to assign an “F” or a zero for the exercise, the examination, or the entire course. Students found guilty of academic misconduct that would typically result in the grade of “F” for the course will not be permitted to drop the class in which the academic misconduct occurred. The instructor will contact the appropriate Division Dean who will then contact Records and request that an administrative hold be placed on the course in question. The instructor will notify the student of the appropriate due process/appeal procedure. The administrative hold will remain in place until the academic misconduct matter is concluded.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Qualified students with disabilities will be provided with reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services office staff. Prior to granting disability accommodations in the course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student’s eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services office staff. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact with the disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.
PREVENTING SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions, activities, faculty-to-student sexual harassment, and student-to-student sexual harassment. RSCC’s policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the college, but to students as well. If unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination is encountered, please bring this to the attention of the class professor, or contact Mr. Odell Fearn, Title IX Coordinator, at (865) 354-3000 ext. 4212 or ext. 4679 or email at fearnao@roanestate.edu.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL STUDENT RESOURCES
CTAT
If you are having problems logging into your course on Momentum, timing out of your course, using your course web site tools please call CTAT at (865) 882-4556, M-F, 9-5 EST.
HELP DESK
For all other technical problems call Help Desk at (865) 354-3000 Ext 4357. On campus dial 4357 from any phone to be connected directly to the Help Desk.
Other:
SYLLABUS CHANGES
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as long as the students are notified.
Honors Program
This course may be taken for Honors credit. If you are interested in the Honors Program, or in receiving Honors Credit for this class, please talk to the instructor. See the following Honors Program webpage for more information: Roane State Community College Honors Program (Website) (http://www.roanestate.edu/?5873-Honors-Program).
LIBRARY SERVICES
Roane State Libraries are here to help all Roane State students in every discipline. Your librarians can help you find the books, articles, videos, databases, and websites you need for academic success. They can also help you learn how to be a better researcher.
Roane State has libraries at the Harriman, Oak Ridge, and Scott campuses. Books and graphing calculators from these three libraries can be sent to any other Roane State teaching location upon request. Laptops and iPads may be checked out from Harriman and Oak Ridge.
The library also offers eBooks, eJournals, online videos, and other online resources to support students wherever they need to learn.
Visit the Library website: Roane State Library (Website)
(http://library.roanestate.edu/home)
Explore your library with research guides: Research Guides (Website) (http://library.roanestate.edu/researchguides)
Discover new books at your libraries: Library New Book List (Website) (http://library.roanestate.edu/newbooks)
LEARNING CENTER
Roane State’s Learning Centers are a resource for extra help understanding assignments and course content. The Learning Centers offer tutoring in many subjects. For more information, visit the learning center website: Learning Center (Website) (http://www.roanestate.edu/?6143-Learning-Center)
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