GD 210 Digital Illustration I
Summary
Course Description
Introduction to illustration development in image, line and photography, combining computer applications and hand-rendered approaches.
Learning Outcomes
-Students will explore variety of digital techniques and working methods of Illustration using both raster and vector based software.
-Students will be able to create illustrations through integrated use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
-Students will learn intermediate/advanced techniques for combing their skills in these programs.
The class will be made up of:
-Lectures, presentations, and demonstrations
There will be slide presentations, and computer demos. If you are not familiar with computer software, it is important that you attend class and take notes.
-Reading
There will be short readings for discussions and computer demo.
-Class work
Much of your work will be conducted outside the class, especially idea development, content development, planning and sketching. You are responsible for the time-management necessary to ensure that you have computer time outside of class.
-Critiques
We will have work and project critiques and presentations that will ensure that we learn from one another and share information. Attendance and participation in critiques is mandatory.
Texts
None
Grading
Grading
Your grade is based upon completion of assignments when due, quality of work, class participation and attendance.
Grading Formula
Participation=10%
Project One=15%
Project Two=15%
Project Three=30%
Project Four=30%
Grading will be determined on a scale of 0 to 100.
A=100?92, A-=91.9?90, B+=89.9?88, B=87.9?82, B-=81.9?80, C+= 79.9?78, C=77.9?72, C-=71.9?70, D+= 69.9?68, D=67.9?60, F=59.9 and below
Project Evaluation
Each assignment will be based on:
-Research and concept development
-Sketches
-Artistic Quality
-Crafts/skills
-Effort
-Critique participation
-Meeting Deadline
Prerequisites
None
Supplies
Sketchbook
Tracing Paper (highly recommended)
X-acto knife
Utility knife
Studio Tack, or spray mount
Paper for Printing (optional)
Flash Drive or external hard drive
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
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