Syllabus
Winter 2008 Syllabus

 

 

Instructor: Kim Sherrell
Office Hours: Mon thru Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Email: ksherrell@roguecc.edu • Voice: (541) 245-7533
Web Page: http://learn.roguecc.edu/computerscience/ksherrell

Course description
A lecture class primarily for desktop publishing or computer graphic students. Course provides foundation for effective visual communication using design concepts such as: proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, unity, typography, white space, color, and grids. Topics also include an introduction to history of design, printing processes, basics of desktop and web publishing and ad layout, use of artwork, headlines, and ad copy, color, paper, and ink. Students gain a sound experience in principles of design, creativity, and aesthetics.

Course objectives
At the completion of this course a student will have a foundation in basic design which will enable them to compose effective and aesthetically pleasing graphic designs. They will learn to see and think more effectively as a designer, know how to look for creative inspiration, and expand their overall visual awareness.

Prerequisite
CS120 or previous computer experience and consent of instructor; CS 125dtp highly recommended.

Required materials
Text: Graphic Communications Today, 4th Edition, by William Ryan and Theodore E. Conover. CD/DVDs, a JumpDrive, or other portable storage device is needed for back-up of project files.

Grading criteria
Students are responsible for the material covered in class. Lectures are intended to complement, supplement, and clarify the class text. If you miss a class lecture, it is your responsibility to find out what took place. You are expected to read the assigned material before coming to class. This will give you some familiarity with concepts and terminology used in the classroom. Coursework consists of ten weekly action exercises and a total of four finished design pieces.

 

     
Coursework consists of:
  
Grading Scale
Weekly Assignments
100
 
90–100%
A
Design Projects
150
  
80–89
B
Final Project
100
 
70–79
C
Participation
50
 
60–69
D
 
 
0-59
F
Total Points Possible
400
      


Students are assured that the grade earned from this class will minimally reflect the letter grade that corresponds to your ending point total. However, I reserve the right and responsibility to assign a higher letter grade when circumstances justify so doing.

Responsibility for obtaining material missed due to absence rests solely with the student.

All projects are graded based upon how well directions are followed, their level of completion, creative effort, presentation and neatness of work. Typographical errors will cost points.

Design projects
All assignments are expected to be emailed to the instructor on or before the assigned due dates. Late assignments will automatically lose 50% of the total possible points. Because of the nature of this class, most projects can not be completed during class time. Students must plan to spend time outside of class completing the assignments. Open computer lab hours will be posted on the class homepage and on the outside doors of labs . All assignments are expected to be emailed to instructor on or before the assigned due dates.

Required reading
Students are required to have read appropriate chapters by deadline so that all are familiar with key concepts and terminology discussed during class. They are also expected to participate in group discussions and to contribute design samples and/or URLs on assigned dates.
 
Student Disabilities
Any student who feels that she or he may need an academic accommodation for any disability, such as vision, hearing, orthopedic, learning disabilities, psychological or other medical conditions, should make an appointment with Support Services. Their offices are located in the Wiseman Tutoring Center, Room W17 in at the Redwood Campus and in the G Building, Room 207 (Upstairs) at the Riverside Campus.

Computer Science Integrity Policy
The Computer Science department seeks to promote professional, academic, and personal honesty. Therefore, any student found cheating, plagiarizing, stealing examinations or course materials, inappropriately accessing and/or using another individual's work, or deliberately misrepresenting someone else's work for their own will be temporarily removed and failed from the class where the infraction takes place. Additionally, the Computer Science department will recommend that the individual be removed from the college.

 

Digital Graphics Design Program @ Rogue Community College
Kim Sherrel, Instructor, Computer Science/Graphics and Multimedia