ARTS 1112- Stan Anderson, Associate Professor
of Art
Spring Semester 2017
TT 2:30p - 5:20p - Digital Lab 104
Office: Art Annex/Hours TT 9a-10:30a/Fri
by appt
Cell: 404-543-4086
www.beginninggraphicdesign.blogspot.com
Catalog Course Description: Arts1112
A
digital arts course that further explores topics covered in ARTS 1112. Studio
assignments are designed to synthesize concepts with technique. Contemporary
theory and practice in digital arts is explored via lectures and student
presentations.
Course Objectives:
This
is an introductory course to the discipline of visual communications. It is not
a class that will teach computer software such as Adobe Illustrator or
Photoshop, although help and tips for using these programs will be offered
periodically throughout the course. It will educate you in basic design
terminology and theory and the development and communication of creative concepts,
from inception to completion. Be prepared to verbalize your thought processes
as you develop your projects, as class critiques will be a regular event. Your
peers and I will offer our insights on your projects in order to make them as
strong as they can possibly be. Critiques and class meetings will be held.
Expect to work on class assignments outside of our regular meeting time.
The
purpose of this course is to provide a solid foundation in concepts,
principles, language and techniques specific to the profession of visual
communications. Students will gain experience sketching, storyboarding, and
developing their designs through mixed and digital design media. Most projects
will require the utilization of various computer programs to assist in producing
your work formal print presentations. Students are required to participate in
critiques during and at the completion of each project.
Prerequisite: N/A
Course Requirements:
The
artist is responsible for making proposals for each project including sketches
or models, list of
possible
materials and outcome. These projects can be independent of one another or may
be a series
of
work by the artist. Consider theme, content, research, production and final
delivery of work.
Other
Studio Requirements that include: Class participation/Resumes/Sketchbooks/Link
to online
work/In
Class Projects, etc.
Critique
dates are predetermined but can be moved at discretion of Professor.
Students
are responsible for providing all materials for their projects.
The
YHC Sketchbook Project: Outside project to be completed by due date TBA.
Outside
Sketchbooks are required as they should demonstrate your process of how you
work.
Online
Studio working portfolio is required throughout semester.
Professor
might give assignment throughout the semester for your online entries.
Attendance
required at all gallery receptions at The Campus Gate this semester.
Final
Critique all work should be turned in on a flash drive.
No
more than 3 excused absences.
Everyone
is required to enter the Student Art Exhibition this spring. No Exceptions.
Critiques:
All
artist will present their work at the scheduled critique. Artist should also print out a final creative
brief
that details the project. (A creative brief example will be distributed for
format/template.) It should
have
the artist name/logo on the brief.
Artist
may invite others to attend the critique. Please do not miss a critique
otherwise it is as if you did not complete the work; also if the critique
starts and if you arrive late then you will be assigned an F. Participating in
a critique is imperative to your success in the studio. Don’t miss/be tardy to critiques.
Online
Studio Portfolio:
All
artist in this studio course should create an online portfolio/presence of
their work. It The link/site does not have to be a formal presentation but
instead a place where your sketches/inspirations/creative process and finished
work will live for the semester. Think of it as a safe deposit box where all
your work lives should you destroy/lose your original work. You can document
your process as you create with your cellphone or other photography. Many of
your choices for this online presence will allow you to choose whether or not
you want your work to be private or public.
Most
sites are Free and it’s important each of you have an online presence as a
creative individual. These sites will be combined with the course site so we
can all see what everyone is doing at any specific time. You can also put work
you find inspirational or work by other artist you research or it can be a site
dedicated only to your own work and the process by which you create. I want to see not only the finished
assignments but what inspired you to create the finished work (the process of
creating.) You can use videos or photos.
behance.com or any other online site that can host your work.
The
YHC Sketchbook Project
Inspired
by the original Sketchbook Project (www.sketchbookproject.com) each artist will create/complete the small
sketchbook that was given to you by the Professor. This 24-page sketchbook should
have a theme. It has no boundaries except the sketchbook must return in it’s
original size and number of pages. Content/Concept is up to you. You can take
it apart. You can use any media you see fit to honor your concept/theme.
Traditional methods such as drawing/painting/printmaking/photography and can
even include digital printing methods.
This sketchbook project should not align itself with your other studio
work but instead be a departure for more experimenting and creativity. Examples
to
be shown in class.
Required
Texts:
Although
there are no specific required periodicals for this course each artist should
research, investigate and note any reference materials used during the process
of creating the work prior to critique. This could be found materials that
inspire the work created by each artist. Research is critical to success.
Please use the Miller Library. Everyone should have a flash drive to keep work
on and will turn it into Professor at end of the semester to demonstrate work
from the semester.
Required Texts:
Each
project will be presented as a conceptual problem for you to solve. Your ideas
and concepts must be communicated throughout the creative process, and it is
expected that the nal work be presented professionally. Assignments will use
the artistic foundational concepts you have learned up until this point,
but will begin to incorporate concepts and theory
which are found specifically in the world of graphic design. The projects will
encompass a range of visual exercises which will encourage you to experiment
and express yourself creatively. Research in graphic design on your own time is
highly encouraged in order for you to gain a strong background in graphic
design history, techniques, and stylistic references.
Grading Procedures:
Each
assignment will have sufficient time allotted for you to complete the project.
The due date for each assignment will be announced at the beginning of each
project, and you will be reminded of it often. For any work not turned in on
the due date, one letter grade will be removed for each calendar day it is late
(not class day!). Grades will be determined after each project’s critique takes
place; failure to participate in an announced critique will result in an F for
that assignment, whether your project is complete or not. Once the announced
critique has started late students can participate but will receive the letter
grade F for the project Do not be late! Design, concept, and craftsmanship all
factor into your project grade.
Each
project will be given 2 letter grades and then averaged together for a final
grade. The top grade is for Concept and the
bottom grade is Presentation. Ex: A/C+= 6.3pts
Total
Number of Points for semester: 100pts
Assignment
1 MLK Poster 10pts
Assignment
2 Peachtree Road Race Design 10pts
Assignment
3 Cut & Paste Design 10pts
Assignment
4 Book Cover Redesign 10pts
Midterm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Midterm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assignment
5 Theatrical Event Poster Design 10pts
Assignment
6 YHC Earth Day Poster Design 10pts
Assignment
7 Typographical Self Portrait 10pts
Assignment
8 The YHC Sketchbook Project 10pts
Blog/Online
Link to Portfolio: Weekly Web Assign
10pts
Assignment
/Current work/Personal Sketchbook 10pts
Critique/Studio
Participation/In Class Projects
Total 100pts
*Revisions
may be done on any project and submitted at the end of the semester along with
the
original project for a new grade (both grades will be averaged together, unless
the revision grade is lower)
Young Harris College Grading system:
http://catalog.yhc.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=196
Attendance Policy:
Young
Harris College considers the classroom experience to be a vital part of a
college education and essential to academic success (see College Catalog).
Attendance
will be taken at the beginning of every class. Unexcused absences and habitual
tardiness will not be tolerated. Students are allowed three excused absences;
however, each absence beyond three will result in your final grade being
reduced by one letter grade. It is a good idea to keep those three absences for
unexpected situations and emergencies. If you know you are going to miss a
class, let me know. Three late arrivals
will be counted as an absence. You are responsible for any material missed due
to absence. You are expected and required to return to class with any work that
is currently due. Please be courteous and come to class on time. Again, the Professor will notify by email any
artist to let them know they have reached their maximum 3 absences. More than 6
absences may result in a failing grade for the course. Roll will be recorded at either the start or
end start of each class. Arriving later
or leaving early is unacceptable. Note: Being Tardy 3 times equals one (1)
absence.
Withdrawal Policy:
Students
who withdraw from a course after October 10, 2016 will receive a grade of "W" if they are
passing the course or a grade of "WF" if they are failing the course.
This policy also applies to students who are withdrawn from a course for
excessive absences. Students who are withdrawn from a course for academic
dishonesty may receive a grade of "F."
Late/Missing Assignments and Make-up
Exam policy:
Any
artist who does not show work/participate during the scheduled critique/exam
time will be given an F on the project. Please do not miss scheduled critiques since
there are only 4 scheduled assignments during the semester. There is no make-
up policy in this class. Please see Professor should an emergency arise during
the semester.
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism:
In the spirit of
maintaining the highest level of academic integrity for all students at YHC,
you are expected to adhere to the Honor Pledge and will be held accountable to
the Honor Code guidelines as stated on the YHC webpage:
http://www.yhc.edu/academics/honor-council.
Therefore, all written assignments for this course are subject to the
originality detection software found at turnitin.com. Plagiarism of any kind,
including but not limited to words and images, will not be tolerated and
appropriate ac- tion will be taken. If you are not sure if something is
plagiarism, please discuss it with me.
Cell Phones:
Cell
phones should be on silent mode during class, and are not to be used unless
we’re taking a break. Do not use class time or resources for recreational
purposes or to work on assignments from other classes. Do not use the internet
to access material unrelated to class. Sending text messages, or accessing
Instagram, kik, twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, Reddit or any other social
networking site during class time is not acceptable. Be respectful so you don’t
miss anything!
Students with Disabilities:
Academic
Accommodations: Young Harris College is committed to creating an environment in
which all students have access to learn and work to their full potential. YHC
provides academic accommodations for students registered with Disability
Services in the Student Success Center in accordance with current federal laws.
Students should contact Disability Services in the SSC as soon as possible to
obtain accommodation forms or to register with Disability Services. Disability
Services in the SSC can be contacted at 706-379-5200 or sscinfo@yhc.edu.
Information is also available on the Student Success Center tab on YHC Connect
at connect.yhc.edu
Other Academic Policies:
All
students are encouraged to read carefully all academic policies in the College
Catalog and the Guide to Student Life.
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