Digital
Art - Art 141
Spring
2012
Monday
11:15 – 2:10, Wednesday 11:15 – 2:25
TA 251
Office
hours: (Please make an appointment via email or in person)
Art 141 is a 3
units; 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: one semester of Art 10ab or Art 37ab with
a minimum grade of C; eligibility for English 84; working knowledge of the
computer and operating system
Credit, degree applicable Transfer CSU, UC
OVERVIEW:
This course
provides students with a foundation in the two basic types of graphics
software, vector (drawing) and raster (painting/photography), with a focus on
the principles of two-dimensional design. Students will work on a variety of
digital projects involving drawing, design, typography, and photographic
manipulation.
You
will be using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design This class
is designed to provide you with a solid foundation that can be applied to a
variety of art practices.
STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students
will use a computer and graphics software in class to demonstrate the use of
the pen tool to draw a precise path to add a vector element to a raster image
of appropriate resolution and color mode for the intended output.
OBJECTIVES
& CONTENT:
>Operate
a computer system and use vector and raster graphics software to save files in
different file formats, use file extensions, back up work, create
folders for
projects, and use keyboard shortcuts.
>Compare
and contrast vector and raster applications, capabilities, limitations, and
usage of each.
>Import
and export files between vector and raster applications, use templates, and
define links between files.
>Use
line, shape, value, texture, scale, color, and compositional techniques to
create spatial effects, pictorial structure, and expressive imagery using both
vector and raster software.
>Scan
images at the correct resolution based on intended end usage.
>Define
color relationships and use different color modes including RGB, CMYK, HSB, grayscale,
and spot color.
>Identify
color and quality differences in images for web, multimedia, and print.
>Demonstrate
use of typography in original designs, define typographic terms, and manage
fonts.
>Assess
the purpose, scope, and specifications of art projects and formulate solutions
by applying the appropriate creative and technical strategies.
>Establish
work schedules and prioritize tasks in order to satisfy production timelines.
>Translate
preliminary sketches into finished art work by establishing a plan for computer
production using appropriate software and techniques to organize design
elements and simplify production.
>Demonstrate
use of mounts and mats to present final printed output.
>Assess,
discuss, and critique designs.
TEXT:
The
Text we are using is: Digital Foundations, Intro to Media Design with Adobe
Creative Suite; This is in the form of a Wikki , and will be put on the shared
drive. You do not need to purchase the book. In addition to the Digital
Foundations, there will be additional reading assignments and in class
exercises in the form of PDF files.
There
will be a demonstration at the start of each class covering the assignment,
followed by class time to work on your exercises and projects.
Other
Recommended books include:
>Visual
Quickstart Guide Photoshop CS5, Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas
> Visual
Quickstart Guide Illustrator CS5, Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas
REQUIREMENTS:
The
student will create several smaller exercise projects and take a few quizzes to
accompany the projects based on course instruction. Each project contains
specific technical exercises and aesthetic issues. Projects and exercises will
be printed and/or presented on-screen; both the hard copy (if required) and the
digital file should be submitted for evaluation.
SUPPLIES:
Materials
are needed. They are:
•
notebook
• a
flash drive
•
materials for digital manipulation* - discussed on a per-assignment basis
•
materials for print presentation,
•
books:
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance
is mandatory and will
affect your overall grade. More than three absences will result in lowering you
final grade. If you will miss class because of illness, etc., please email me
before class.
If you
stop coming to class, the responsibility to drop the class is entirely yours!
I may
drop students who have stopped coming to class. However, do not expect to be
dropped just because you stopped coming to class. Again, this is your
responsibility.
EVALUATION:
Class
participation
Digital/technical
skills
Artistic
judgments and creative design
Progression
of work throughout the semester
Attendance
GRADING:
Exercises
15%
Projects
55%
Multiple-choice
test 10%
Practical
test 15%
Class
Participation 5%
LATE
WORK:
Your
grade will be lowered 20% for late or lost work. Back up your work. Losing your
work because your hard disk crashed or someone erased your work from a lab
computer is not a valid excuse. Please back up your work and avoid this
situation
MISCELLANEOUS:
>Come
to class on time.
>Be
courteous in class, no web surfing, texting or emailing
>Please
turn off your cell phones
>Back
up your work! Don’t leave your work on the hard disks in the computer lab. The
probability of it being there when you return is slim.
>If
you are late or miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you
missed.
Course
schedule, subject to change
1.
(Chapter 1 in Digital Foundations Book)
2.
Geometry—Curves. Exercise; Geometry—Tracing. Exercise
. (Read
Chapter 2 and 3 in Digital Foundations Book)
3.
(Chapter 4 in Digital Foundations Book)
4.
(Chapter 6 in Digital Foundations Book)
>Illustrator project: save for portfolio
5.
Pixel Dimensions—printing vs. screen display. Exercise:
(Chapter
7 and 8 in Digital Foundations Book)
6.
Image Quality—resolution & compression. Exercise:
7.
Image editing—correction. Exercise:
. (Read
Chapter 5 in Digital Foundations Book)
8.
Image editing—interpretation. Exercise:
>Correct & Interpret Photoshop exercise:
save for portfolio
Last
day for late work chapters 1-7 (same day as portfolio 1).
9.
Compositing—Destructive techniques. Exercise:
.
(Chapter 9 and 10 in Digital Foundations Book)
> Photoshop project: save for portfolio
10.
Compositing—Non-destructive techniques. Exercise:
(Chapter 11 in Digital Foundations
Book)
> Photoshop project: save for portfolio
11.
Digital/analog. Exercise:
>Digital/analog Photoshop project: save for
portfolio
. (Read
Chapter 12 in Digital Foundations Book)
Practical Test
Multiple Choice Test
12. In
Design Exercise
.
(Chapter 13 in Digital Foundations Book)
13. In
Design Project
>In Design project: save for portfolio
14. In
Design Project
>In Design project: save for portfolio
15.
Final TBA
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