ClassInfo

GD 210 Digital Illustration I

Shiro Akiyoshi

Office: Daley 200H
Fall 2013-2014
Class number: 11098
Section number: 401
MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
CDM 00526 Loop Campus

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


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

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.

Online Course Evaluations

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.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

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.

Academic Policies

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 with Disabilities

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:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296