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syllabus

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Prerequisites: Art 1, or taking Art 1 concurrently, or at the consent of the instructor, the prerequisite can be waved.

Course available to: Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.

The course is designed for students interested in art and design using advanced technology.

During the course, students will be introduced to the basic Art concepts – Color Theory and composition, the fundamentals of digital imaging, basics of industrial design, digital drawing, aesthetic values of computer generated art, and copyright regulations.

Course outcomes:

Students will understand the difference and the structure of digital images (bitmap vs vector)

Students will be able to make an educated decision of using an appropriate selection tool while editing an image in Adobe Photoshop.

Students will understand the concept of layers in Photoshop and learn to use them appropriately.

Students will be able to enhance and retouch a damaged image

Students will be able to combine multiple images into an artwork.

Students will be able to match the colors of an image to a particular color scheme.

Students will be able to create vector images.

Students will understand the basic Gestalt principles

Students will be able to critique a design/layout based on Principles of design

Students will be able to manipulate an image in Photoshop and Illustrator

rules

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GRADING

1. All assignments must be completed on or before the due date.
2. Unfinished artwork is graded as such.
3. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up all work. You can sign out art supplies if needed.
4. If your project requires extra time to be completed, you have to make arrangements with me prior the due date. This is your responsibility.
5. Each project has a rubric with specific requirements and guidelines. Follow them.
6. Unless an assignment specifically requires copying, it will be interpreted in the same manner as plagiarism.
7. You are also graded for your in-class studio work.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Food, drinks, candy, gum are not allowed in the Art rooms. A bottle of WATER is permitted in room 206 (only).
2. Cell phones are not allowed at any time. Phones should be turned off and put away.
3. Be in the room before the bell rings. Dropping your stuff and leaving does not qualify you as being on time.
4. Sit at your assigned seat unless I give you OK to move. That means you do not walk around the room during the class.
5. Talk quietly with students at your table. Do not talk during the instructional time.
6. Draw, paint, etc. on your artwork only!
7. Use materials from your tote-tray only... don't go into other people's trays.
8. You can bring your work home anytime. You are responsible for having it back next day.
9. If you must swear, please do it elsewhere... Thanks.
10. You are responsible for cleaning your work area and the tools that you used.
11. If you are in the Graphics lab, use the printers for the current ART assignments only!!!
12. Encourage your fellow classmates in a positive way... treat them fairly and nicely. This room should be a fun and comfortable place for everyone.