Course Requirements

Computer Illustration II

ARTC-2440 

Course Description

Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations. Includes principles of layout and design and manipulation of text and graphics with and emphasis on conceptual problem solving and real world application.

 

Course Prerequisites:

ARTC 1353

Course Rationale/Objectives

The emphasis of this class will be to explore advanced methods of digital illustration/design and apply it to "real world" situations with a heavy focus on concept and experimentation. Being bold, inventive, and working outside of your comfort zone is a key component of this class. Even though I will assist with software questions, teaching software is not the focus of this class.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

- Explain the design and illustration process

- Identify concept in the design and illustration process

- Develop and improve illustration techniques

- Analyze audience needs

- Produce effective communication for an audience

- Evaluate and assess work produced in class by you and your classmates

- Develop and improve project time management skills

 

What you’ll learn to do by the end of this discipline:

- Summarize design and illustration principles, concepts, styles and terminologies

- Demonstrate skill in tools and techniques of graphic design and illustration

- Apply design principles and theories to design and illustration problems.

- Develop design and illustration work based on analysis of industry constraints and design trends.

 

What you’ll learn that will help in the workforce [on the job]:

 

Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS): In 1989, the U.S. Department of Labor education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most important skills and competencies needed by workers. The results of that survey identified SCANS (Secretaries Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills). These are skills that employers need the most from their workers. SCANS skills are the predictors of success in workplace. The following is a list of SCAN competencies identified in this course. For expanded definitions of the listed SCANS, please go to: www.academicinnovations.com/report.html

 

 

RESOURCES 1.1 Manages Time	INTERPERSONAL 2.3 Serves Clients/Customers 2.5 Negotiates 2.6 Works with Cultural Diversity	INFORMATION 3.1 Acquires and Evaluates Information 3.2 Organizes and Maintains Information 3.3 Uses Computers to Process Information	SYSTEMS 4.1Understands Systems 4.2 Monitors and Corrects Performance 4.3 Improves and Designs Systems
TECHNOLOGY 5.1 Selects Technology 5.2 Applies Technology to Task 5.3 Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology	BASIC SKILLS 6.1 Reading 6.2 Writing 6.5 Listening 6.6 Speaking	THINKING SKILLS 7.1 Creative Thinking 7.2 Decision Making 7.3 Problem Solving 7.4 Mental Visualization 7.5 Knowing How To Learn 7.6 Reasoning	PERSONAL SKILLS 8.1 Responsibility 8.2 Self-Esteem 8.3 Sociability 8.4 Self-Management 8.5 Integrity/Honesty

 

Required Texts & Materials

Online Resources

- ACC Google Apps:

    Email

    Drive

    Calendar.

- Sketchbook

- Jump drive

Instructional methodology

The teaching methods in this class are based on professional experience and best practices in the area of illustration and design. These methods might include: lecture, demonstration, critiques in group and one-on-one settings, group activities and student presentations.

Grading system

Below is a list of assignments and their grade percentages for this course. If any of these projects or grades change, I will notify you of those changes before we continue with the project. Grades will be computed on a 100 point scale. Projects along with attendance, participation and presentation contribute to your final grade for the class.

 

Course Grade Breakdown (subject to change by instructor):

 

20% Project 1– Socially Conscious Poster

20%  Project 2 – Alchemy Book Cover

20%  Project 3 – Editorial Illustration

20%  Project 4 – Children’s Book Illustration series

20%  Project 5 –  Poe Illustration series

 

Course Policies

Acceptable standards of conduct include behavior that is civil, courteous, and respectful of all members of the campus community, their property, and the property of the college; promotes mutual respect, equality, and safety of its members and opposes those acts that harass. intimidate, or haze its members.

Illegal acts, include, but not limited to possession or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons; gambling; unlawful possession, use, and distribution of narcotics; assault or stalking. ACC’s policy on student standards and code of conduct can be found here in the current student handbook: www.austincc.edu/handbook

 

classroom interaction

Throughout the course of the semester, you will be interacting with me, fellow students and outside professionals in critiques and group discussion. You will be both giving and receiving feedback on your work. These critiques will be conducted in various ways, from one-on-one interactions to large group environments. In all instances, classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. I expect everyone to treat one another with understanding, dignity and respect.

 

I will not tolerate disruptive behavior, which may include:

 

• Persistent speaking without permission
• Side conversations
• Engaging in activities not related to the class
• Ringing cell phones or using a cell phone to talk or send text messages
• Using PDAs or laptop computers in the classroom for non-course related purposes
• Sleeping in class
• Eating/drinking in class without permission
• Monopolizing class discussion and refusing to defer to instructor, or listen to others; persisting when I’ve indicated that your remarks are off topic and it is time to move on
• Reacting angrily or defensively to critique from guests, instructors or classmates
• Sighing, rolling eyes, or muttering when other people are talking
• Refusing to participate in group activities such as group or peer-to-peer critiques
• Chronically entering late/leaving early—moving about the classroom and interrupting instruction
• Filming, photographing, or taping the class without my prior permission
• Disputing authority and arguing with faculty and other students
• Yelling, arguing, swearing, bullying, or other harassing or intimidating behavior
• Physically or verbally abusive conduct
• Failure to adhere to my rules or instructions
• Vulgar or obscene language, slurs or other forms of intimidation
• Showing up to class under the influence of alcohol/drugs
• Threats of any kind
• Destruction of property
• Any behavior that puts the health or safety of the instructor or other students in the classroom in jeopardy

 

If you engage in disruptive behavior, I may file a Student Discipline Report and refer you to the Dean of Student Services. The Dean will investigate the case, and based on the investigation, s/he may put sanctions into place, including but not limited to withdrawing you from the class.

 

If the behavior is severe, I will call Campus Police, who may immediately refer you to the Dean of Student Services.

 

 

Attendance and participation - Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

 

absences

If for any reason you’re unable to come to class, you will be counted as absent. You are allowed 3 absences. I make no distinction between an excused or unexcused absence, so use your absences meaningfully and sparingly. I will count you absent if you:

• are not in class
• leave the class extremely early
• disappear in the middle of the class for a significant length of time
• get to class extremely late (45 minutes)

 

At your fourth absence, I will drop your course grade by a letter grade. I will drop your grade a further letter grade for each subsequent absence thereafter.

 

arriving late

Don’t be late. It’s unprofessional to keep others waiting. A continual pattern of late attendance will count against your final grade. Class starts at 12 noon. You are tardy at 12:01pm. Three tardies will count as one absence.

 

leaving early

If you must leave class early, please make arrangements with me ahead of time, so you'll know what material we'll be covering for the rest of the class period. Leaving class early will count as an absence.

 

 

Withdrawal (dropping the class) Policy - It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

 

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

 

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. Historically I rarely drop a student for absences. It is up to the student to drop.

 

Missed or late work - Assignments are due when designated by the instructor. If you turn an assignment in after that, your project is late. I will lower a project one letter grade for each class day that it is late.

 

Incomplete - An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester

 

If you are unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course due to extraordinary circumstances—such as illness or death in the family—I may grant an “incomplete.” Generally, to receive a grade of I, you must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent you from completing the course. Finally, these circumstances must have occurred after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W. . I only give incompletes in extremely rare circumstances.

 

Academic Misconduct - Academic misconduct refers to any activity that compromises academic integrity or subverts the educational process, including but not limited to the following: Violation of rules contained in the course syllabus; Violation of College rules regarding the use of academic facilities, including labs and testing centers; Using or providing unauthorized information during exams; Using or providing unauthorized materials or devices during exams; Using or providing unauthorized assistance in labs, on field work, in scholarship, or on a course assignment; Submitting plagiarized work for an academic assignment or requirement; Falsification, fabrication, or dishonesty in creating or reporting laboratory or research results; Falsification, fabrication, or dishonesty in creating any assignment; Serving as, or enlisting the assistance of, a substitute for a student in any assignment, exam or course requirement; Alteration of grades in an effort to change the earned or assigned grade or credit; Alteration or unauthorized use of academic records or forms; Engaging in activities that unfairly place other students at a disadvantage, such as taking, hiding, or altering resource materials.

 

Copyright – The software programs used in the labs are licensed to the college, which is the original purchaser. Thus students cannot duplicate the software for their personal use. Do not use college equipment to duplicate software for other students or to produce work-for-profit.

 

Do not download, copy or scan copyrighted material for use in your projects unless it meets the Fair Use guidelines below and the copyright holder is properly credited.

 

Fair Use is an important element of U.S. copyright law that allows for the use of copyrighted work without asking permission of the copyright holder, especially when the copyrighted work is used for criticism, scholarship, and education. Under the Fair Use guidelines students may:

• Incorporate portions of copyrighted materials when producing a project for a specific course; and
• Perform and display their own projects and use them in their portfolio or use the project for job interviews or as supporting materials for application to other schools.

 

For more information on Fair Use see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities - Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

 

Privacy policy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects confidentiality of your educational records. Grades cannot be given over the phone, posted, over non ACC e-mail, or through a fellow student.

 

Statement on Students with Disabilities - Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).   Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.

  

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. 

 

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.   

 

Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

 

Safety Statement - Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs.

 

Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

 

Official Communications

The college uses ACCmail as the preferred means of communicating with students for most circumstances. You are assigned a personal ACCmail account that can be accessed through any web-based browser. It is your responsibility to receive and read email communications. Communications are considered properly delivered when they are sent through ACCmail. The college periodically mails items to the physical address listed on your student record. It is your responsibility to keep the address updated to ensure proper delivery. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at www.austincc.edu/accmail/

 

As your instructor, I will email you only at your ACC account. Likewise, you should use your ACC account when communicating with instructors and staff.

 

For this course, I will:

- not normally answer emails over the weekend from 5:00pm Friday to 8:00am Monday.

- only answer questions from your ACC email account to mine

 

Cell phone policy - Please silence your phone during scheduled class times. Please do not check your phone or text during class time; you may check messages during your break.

 

Concealed Handgun Policy - The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.

Student and instructional services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: www.austincc.edu/support



 

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: www.austincc.edu/current/



 

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be 
tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: 
www.austincc.edu/tutor

 

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at 
any ACC Learning Lab.

 

 

Visual Communications Open Lab Policy

What is Open Lab? When does it take place?

• Open labs are available during various time slots in VisCom classrooms and provides additional practice time to work on assignments for students. Open lab hours and available software listed here: viscom.austincc.edu/lab-info. Please note, not all software is provided in all open labs.
   
• Open lab locations:

SAC: 1210, 1211, 1212

NRG Building 3000: 3131, 3132, 3231, 3133

NRG Building 4000: 4206, 4262, 4265, 4269
 

• Tutoring is available in some labs. Please check the schedule for subject/availability.

 

 

Lab rules:

• Know the Open Lab hours (posted on all classroom doors and web site).
• Please bring a flash drive or external hard drive to class so you can save all of your work to it. Note: All media are scanned in accordance with ACC policy.
• Do not view or download inappropriate material. VisCom Tech Support Staff tracks Internet use.

 

Top tips for easier work in the lab:

• Before working on a file, drag it from a flash drive to the desktop.
• If you would like to bring your own fonts for your project, load them into the Universal Type Client. If you need help, ask VisCom Tech Support staff.
• If you need help with the computers, scanners, printers, or flash drives, ask VisCom Tech Support staff.

 

Using printers and scanners:

• Limit your time with printers and scanners. Take turns.
• For draft prints, use black-and-white printers only.
• For final prints, you may use the color printer.
• Ask VisCom Tech Support staff if you need to print on any special paper.
• Please do not try to fix paper jams yourself. Contact VisCom Tech Support Staff.

 

Treat the lab like a learning space:

• Keep food and drink away from the computers.
• Do not plug personal equipment (such as laptops) into Ethernet ports.

• This lab is only for Visual Communication class assignments; please don’t use it for other classes, personal, or outside work.
• Since this is an open lab, computers are first-come first-served.

• Be sure to log out before you leave the lab.

 

Be kind and considerate:

• Silence cell phones and take phone calls in the hallways.
• If you listen to music, use headphones or earbuds.
• If you argue, talk loudly, call people names, efuse to follow faculty and staff requests, or demand exceptions to these rules, you will be asked to leave.

 

Tech Support Offices

South Austin: 1213.5

Building 3000: 3133

Building 4000: 4263.3 or 4264

Tech Support Contact: 512-223-4862

 

 

 

 

 

Readings

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Course Subjects

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Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

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