Graphic Arts Syllabus

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1 Capital Area Career Center Graphic Arts Syllabus Instructor: Kimberly Seiz Room: 234 Hours: 8:00 3:30 Phone: , ext Fax: Course Description This is beginning course covering digital media as it applies to print. Students will be introduced to color theory, font usage, the principles and elements of good design, and different printing techniques and outputs. Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes 1. To understand the terminology associated with print production 2. To develop design skills and knowedge 3. To have a working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop 4. Learn more advanced techniques with image making and editing 5. Produce a high quality portfolio of finished work. Student Expectations This is a LAB class in which students must be present to learn and use the equipment Come to class PREPARED - bring your own pencil, pen, assignments, etc. Listen to and follow instructions Attend class and be punctual Show respect for CACC, other people and their property Obey CACC rules as stated in the Student Handbook Class Procedures: Begin class with attendance - sign in book and be in your seat - if your seat is empty you will be marked absent Each unexcused tardy results in loss of 1/2 of daily class participation points Progress reports are issued at the mid point of every nine week period Permissible number of make up days for missed work is determined by number of days excused absence. Use of School Facilities: Leave classroom only with my approval - this includes going to the bathroom Work only in the lab area assigned and only with equipment you are approved to operate Observe CACC rules while in the Commons Area Parent s written consent is required before student may operate school equipment All students may use the CACC Learning Resource Center Page 1 of 5 Last Edited on August 18, 2017

2 Supplies Required to Bring to Class: Pencils Pens Paper 1 or Ring Binder for Portfolio 2 (or more) T-Shirts (by 1 st week in October color of shirts will be dictated by your designs) Optional Photo Resources commons.wikimedia.org Grading Each quarter your grade is determined by an accumulation of points from assignments, work ethics, and portfolio review - break down is as follows: Portfolio = 40% Work Ethic = 40% Assignments = 20% Portfolio will be graded on projects included and neatness Assignments grade will be determined by averaging your efforts in four categories. These categories breakdown as followed: Use of Class Time, Graphics Relevance, Graphics Originality, and Design Attractiveness (rubric attached). Late work will receive a reduction of one letter grade. Classroom Participation grade is determined upon being in class and work being completed on projects. Quarter 1 Assignments (subject to change) 1 Type Lessons 1 7 drive>assignments Folder>Type Lesson Folder To be completed using the program Pages, printed, and turned in to teacher. Resource: 2 Color Theory Lessons 1 3 Chapter 13 Review Questions drive>assignments Folder>Color Lessons Folder To be completed on the computer, printed and turned in to teacher. Communication Technology Book, located in classroom. Answer 10 review questions and turn in to teacher. 3 Learning Illustrator drive>assignments Folder>Illustrator Folder>Illustrator Practice Files Trace: Heart, Navigator, Scissors, Writing & Art 4 Illustrator Portrait drive>assignments Folder>Illustrator Folder>Portrait Using a Portrait Photo, trace it in Illustrator Turn in Portfolio by end of period Page 2 of 5 Last Edited on August 18, 2017

3 5 T-Shirt Design Lecture. Follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>T-Shirt Folder: 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, Comprehensive Layout in black & white. Print Screen-Ready Layout. 6 1-color Screen Printing Lecture. Coat screen with emulsion, expose artwork, wash out, print, and reclaim screen. 7 Logo Design Lecture. Design logo for you, the graphic designer. Follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>Logo Design Folder: 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, Comprehensive layout in color AND black & white. 8 1 st Quarter Portfolio Work on getting portfolio in perfect order and turn in Quarter 2 Assignments (subject to change) 1 Digital Photography & Learning Photoshop Lecture on Photoshop & the Camera Lecture on Field Photography, then follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>Field Photography Folder Lecture on Portrait Photography & Lighting, then follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>Portrait Photography Folder 2 Stone Portrait Vampire Portrait drive>assignments Folder>Halloween Folder To be completed on the computer, printed and turned in to teacher. Zombie Portrait 3 Poster Design Campaign Poster drive>assignments Folder>Campaign Poster Folder 4 Learning InDesign Lecture on InDesign. Certificate layout. Follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>Certificate Folder Newspaper Ad layout. Follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>CACC AD Folder 5 Learning The Principles of Design: Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity 6 Newsletter Design drive>assignments Folder>Principles of Design Folder drive>assignments Folder>Newsletter Folder Write Articles for Newsletter in Pages Turn in Portfolio by end of period Page 3 of 5 Last Edited on August 18, 2017

4 7 Newsletter Design Layout Newsletter in InDesign, following the directions. Print out twosided and turn in 8 Greeting Card Design Using InDesign 9 2 st Quarter Portfolio drive>assignments Folder>Greeting Card Folder Turn in 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, 1 Color Comp, and 1 Final Print, folded and cut. Work on getting portfolio in perfect order and turn in Semester Exams Quarter 3 Assignments (subject to change) 1 Printing Unit Video: Harvest of Wisdom, Part 1, Part 2 Watch video, answer question sheets, turn in 2 2-Color T Shirt Lecture. Follow directions provided on the Graphics drive>assignments Folder>T-Shirt Folder Turn in 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, Comprehensive Layout in black & white. Print Screen-Ready Layout. 3 2-Color Screen Printing Lecture. Coat screen with emulsion, expose artwork, wash out, print, and reclaim screen. 4 ESI Portfolio Work Work on ESI portfolio for dual credit with LLCC Turn in portfolio of work completed. 5 Brochure Design drive>assignments Folder>Brochure Folder Turn in 3 panel brochure, printed 2 sides and folded 6 Business Card Design drive>assignments Folder>Business Card Folder Turn in 5 Thumbnail sketches, 1 Rough Layout, 1 Comprehensive, 1 Final Print, cut into business cards. 7 Greeting Card Design Using InDesign drive>assignments Folder>Greeting Card Folder Turn in 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, 1 Color Comp, and 1 Final Print, folded and cut. 8 Car Ad drive>assignments Folder>Car Ad Folder Produce a final Color Comprehensive layout 9 3 rd Quarter Portfolio Work on getting portfolio in perfect order and turn in Page 4 of 5 Last Edited on August 18, 2017

5 Quarter 4 Assignments (subject to change) 1 Product Ad Lecture, chose a product, shoot it in the light box, using Photoshop design an ad using your shot 2 CD/DVD Cover Design drive>assignments Folder>CD Template Folder Turn in 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, Color Comprehensive. 3 Magazine Cover Design drive>assignments Folder>Magazine Directions Folder Turn in 5 Thumbnail Sketches, 1 Rough Layout, Color Comprehensive. 4 imovie Digital Portfolio Lecture. Begin by opening every project, exporting or saving as.jpg files to a Digital Portfolio folder you save on your desktop. Turn in portfolio by end of period. 5 Digital Portfolio Place each project as a slide in imovie, add transitions, choose music carefully, calculate times, add fade-outs. Export movie as a Quicktime Movie for class viewing 6 Independent Project #1 Project of your choice, must be turned in by end of week 7 Independent Project #2 Project of your choice, must be turned in by end of week 8 Independent Project #3 Project of your choice, must be turned in by end of week 9 Independent Project #4 Project of your choice, must be turned in by end of week 10 4 th Quarter Portfolio Work on getting portfolio in perfect order and turn in Semester Exams Page 5 of 5 Last Edited on August 18, 2017