Introduction to Computer Graphics –Art 125

Professor Hall Groat | Spring 2009

Meeting Times and Days: Tuesday & Thursday 9-10:50

Location: AT 217

OFFICE HOURS Monday 12:30-2PM | Tuesdays: 11-12 AM

Wednesday 12:30-2PM

OFFICE LOCATION: Art Annex, Rm.#101

Phone: 778-5612 | E-mail: Groat_H@sunybroome.edu

Course Description

The study of Visual Communication theory relating to applied arts fields such as, advertising and editorial design, animation, gaming, and web design. Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS2 on Machintosh Computers, and learn how to develop initial thumbnail sketches into final digital comprehensives. Other topics include digital photography, scanning, image manipulation, color correction, typography, blogging and graphic design history.

Learning Outcomes

Art/Com 125

Introduction to Computer Imagery (Visual Communication I)

Students will be able to:

Apply classical design theory to page layout, typographical composition and image manipulation.

Employ knowledge regarding various vector, raster and page layout digital software.

Articulate verbally and in written form the inherent process for conceiving a visual communication piece, such as a poster, print media advertisement or program cover.

Recognize significant cotemporary and historic graphic designers that were integral to the development of several design movements.

Describe verbally and in written form distinguishing characteristics relating to several design movements.

Investigate various professions relating to various visual communication fields, such as editorial design, advertising design, corporate design, book design, music/record design, information design, animation.

Time Frame

January 20 Introduction / Course Overview / Requirements / Biographies / Course Supplies, Blogging

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January 22 Project #1: Historical Moment in Type

Blog, Adobe Illustrator

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January 27 Project #1

Blog, Adobe Illustrator

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January 29 Project #1

Adobe Illustrator

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February 3 Project #1

Adobe Illustrator

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February 5 Project #1

Adobe Illustrator

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February 10 Project #1

Adobe Illustrator

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February 12 Project #1

Adobe Illustrator

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February 17 Project #1

Adobe Illustrator

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February 19 NO CLASS – MID SEMESTER BREAK

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February 24 Project #1 Due, Critic #1

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February 26 Project #2 Begin

Commemorate Stamp Design – Historic Preservation

Local Historic Landmark Building

Adobe Photoshop

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March 3 Commemorate Stamp Design

Adobe Photoshop

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March 5 Commemorate Stamp Design

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March 10 Commemorate Stamp Design

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March 12 Commemorate Stamp Design

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March 17 NO CLASS-CONVOCATION DAY

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March 19 Commemorate Stamp Design

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March 24 Project #2 Due

Critic #2

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March 26 Project #3 Begin

Poster Design

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March 31 Poster Design

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April 7 Poster Design

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April 9 Poster Design

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April 14-16 SPRING BREAK

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April 21 Poster Design

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April 23 Poster Design

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April 28 Project #3 Due

Critic #3

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April 30 Project #4 Begin

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May 5 Project #4

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May 7 Project #4

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May 12 Project #4

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May 14 FINAL CRITIQUE

Course Format

The course will be comprised of selected readings, discussions, traditional studio work, digital studio work, and critiques. At the beginning of each class a reading will be assigned that directly relates to the current graphic project.

Assessment and Grading

25 % Critiques & Class Participation

(Contributing thoughts during class discussions & critiques)

75 % Projects / Digital Portfolio on Blog

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. If you are not in class you will miss out on valuable knowledge. The content presented each class is a stepping-stone to what will be will be taught during next class. If you miss more than two classes your grade will be dropped an entire letter grade—unless you have a legitimate excuse. (Attendance will be taken each time class meets)

Materials and Supplies