Engineering Technology Department • College of Business & Technology Western Illinois University 135 Knoblauch Hall, 1 University Circle - Macomb, IL 61455-1390 GCOM 313-Sec 01: Graphic Illustration 1 – 2:50pm Monday/Wednesday – Room: B51 3 Credit Hours Course Prerequisites: GCOM211 and basic typing skills. Spring 2014 Instructor: Ms Pam Daniel Knoblauch B32 Office phone: 309-298-1488 PE-Daniel@wiu.edu Office Hours: Posted on Western Online and on the last page of this document. Course Description: GCOM 313 Graphic Illustration A study of illustration software with emphasis upon operational skills and techniques used in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional illustrations. 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab. All labs are structured and instructor supervised. Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Effectively utilize Illustrator tools and techniques 2. Produce projects with an emphasis on preparation for publication and digital use 3. Analyze digital technology products and how to produce projects with an emphasis on preparation for publication and packaging. 4. Demonstrate skills and knowledge required use illustration and publishing technologies. 5. Identify careers available in developing illustrations. 6. Effectively work independently and in groups as required. Department of Engineering Technology Goals for Student Learning Engineering Technology (Construction Management, Graphic Communication, Manufacturing Engineering Technology) is a field of study designed to provide students educational programs that allow them to communicate effectively, design and apply technical solutions, use technology effectively, and respond to project management tasks in an environment with continually changing and sophisticated technology in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. By graduation, Engineering Technology students should be able to: 1. Think critically and creatively; 2. Understand the theoretical principles of the profession; 3. Understand and apply relevant technology in the solution of technical problems; 4. Organize, manage, and maintain projects; 5. Develop an appreciation for ethical and professional practices; 6. Develop and refine oral, written, and visual communication skills; and 7. Demonstrate an overall competency in the program objectives. Recommended Text: Illustrator CS6: Visual QuickStart Guide , by Peter Lourekas and Elaine Weinmann ISBN-10: 032182217X Publisher: Peachpit Press Copyright: 2013 Online Course Material Study guides, a class calendar, and a listing of suggested readings related to the course content will be provided within “Western Online” or provided within the library reference of resources for this course. Required Supplies: 3-ring binder (for your course work and notes) 4GB (or larger) flash drive to save or backup your files. Do not save your digital documents on the computers. Lost work due to technology failure is not an excuse. It is important to backup your files for redundancy. If you are using software outside of class, remember that it is best if you have the same CS6 suite on your personal computer. Class Website: Every student enrolled in this class will be required to log in and use the university Western Online system. Quizzes and tests may be administered through this online course delivery system, and the site will also be the location for course materials, handouts, and links to helpful information. Students will also be required to log in to check for announcements. The Web site can be accessed through the following link. https://westernonline.wiu.edu/ Log in using your “ecom” information and password. Please note this is the same as your e-mail log in and password. I will assist you in logging in if you have problems. I cannot assign you an “ecom” account, and I do not have access to your info or passwords. You will have to contact UCSS directly if you are having problems logging into the system. For questions concerning access to Western Online you can call 298-2704 or email: support@wiu.edu If you miss a class for some reason, check the Western Online site to find out what you may have missed. Often times I will post assignments directly on the course Web site. I will also try to update the weekly announcements so that you will know of upcoming deadlines. Assignments: Access the Western Online course site (https://westernonline.wiu.edu/webct/) for specific assignment details, including due dates. Once the due date has passed, the assignments (and your ability to submit) will no longer be available on Western Online so do not wait until the last minute. Assignments must be turned in by assigned date, no exceptions. Software: Illustrator CS6 will be covered and is provided in Knoblauch B51 & B34. Students who choose to work outside of this lab are responsible for ensuring that their files open correctly on the lab computers. Lab Use Outside of designated class time, students enrolled in the course are welcome to work in the lab during open lab time. Additional time may be arranged in the lab provided the instructor utilizing the lab gives permission. Food is not allowed in the labs, but drinks in re-sealable containers are permissible if kept away from the equipment. Please do not allow your friends to use the labs at any time, since only students currently enrolled in GCom courses may use the facilities and equipment. Special Course Cost: Students of this course are required to pay a special course charge of $25 for each lab-related course in the Engineering Technology Department. This money is used to support the consumable items used during the course. Payment of the course cost is a required portion of the class and must be paid after the second week of the semester but prior to your final exam. If you fail to pay your course cost, you will receive a grade of "I" for the course until the lab fee is paid or the university automatically changes the grade from "I" to "F" according to the University Policy. If the grade is changed to an "F", the grade will remain an F on your permanent transcript, regardless of payment. Payments can be made to the Engineering Technology department office (Knoblauch Hall 135) any time after the beginning of the third week of classes. Also, for the convenience of the students, the instructor will announce one date that a staff member will visit the classroom to collect course charges en masse. It is recommended that students’ pay by check made out to "WIU." Likewise, the student should expect a receipt to serve as proof of payment. If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to the staff in Knoblauch Hall 135 or call 309/298-1091. Important Dates to Remember Class Begins: Monday, January 13th Midterm Exam: March 5th Spring Break: March 10 – 14th Last Day to Drop Course: March 30, 2014 Last Day of classes: April 30th Final Exam: May 5th Tentative schedule Wk 1: Course Overview & Careers in Illustration Wk 2: Tools, Panels and Pen Tool Wk 3: Logo Design Wk 4: Comic Book Design Wk 5: Color Theory Wk 6: Working with Type Wk 7: Page Layout & Design Wk 8: Midterm Exam Wk 9: Spring Break Wk 10: Print Publishing Wk 11: Package Design Wk 12: Perspective Drawing Wk 13: Infographics & Graphs Wk 14: Web Publishing Wk 15: Wk 16: PDF Portfolio* Final Exam Week: Wednesday, May 7 at 1:00 pm** Last Day to Drop Course: March 30, 2014 * Portfolio includes all Illustrator projects assigned during semester. Accompanying each project is a 1-2 paragraph describing the tools, skills and concepts acquired in its execution. ** Any exceptions to the final exam schedule must be approved by department chair and the Dean of the College of Business and Technology in writing including student’s name, ID# and signatures. Course Requirements: Each student is expected to: 1. Attend Class. You must be prepared to interact and discuss topics related to course assignments, 2. Participate in class discussions and group activities, and 3. Complete all assignments and submit by deadline. 4. Your grade will be determined on successfully achieving the requirements of this course. The course requirements and percent of your grade are as follows: Class projects: 75% Participation (in-class quizzes): 5% Midterm and Final Exams: 20% Grading: All points will be cumulative and be totaled, ranked and graded according to the following scale: A = 92-100 A- = 90-91 B+ = 88-89 B = 82-87 B- = 80-81 C+ = 78-79 C = 72-77 C- = 70-71 D+ = 68-69 D = 62-67 D- = 60-61 F = 59 and below Method(s) of Evaluation/Assessment: a. Project based assessments b. Individual and Group work projects c. Course portfolio d. Participation (In-class quizzes) e. Midterm and Final Examinations Rules for Giving an Incomplete WIU policy – A temporary symbol of I (Incomplete) for a course may be given only when a student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, has been unable to complete the course requirements within the official limits of the term. The circumstances must be documented to the instructor’s satisfaction. Class Attendance: Online Absence Reporting System (OARS): In accordance with WIU University Senate policy; students are to report any absences through OARS. Beu Health Center will no longer issue documentation of absence due to illness. In a class such as this, the only way to learn as a student is to be present. Therefore, students are required to attend class. I will be taking roll through out the semester, and it is required that you be in class on a regular basis…. If you are not in class, you will not be learning with the other students, and you WILL fall behind. In the case of unexcused absences, I am under no obligation to aid you, the student, in making up missed assignments or missed lectures. Excused absences are those that you tell me about before hand, or those that happen under unexpected consequences such as a death or illness. Unexpected consequences do not include hangovers, naps, or sunny afternoons. Excused absences must be supported with written documentation. Further, it is the responsibility of the student to provide documentation if an excused absence is to be granted. In this course, three unexcused absences are permitted without a reduction in grade. After three unexcused absences, each unexcused absence will result in a letter grade reduction. In all cases of absences, it is your responsibility to get the lecture material you missed, or find out what projects we may have started or finished. In addition, arriving late and leaving early will be not be acceptable, unless you have a good reason to do so. Each student is expected to stay to the end of the scheduled class period and aid classmates with learning opportunities. Absences, late arrivals, and early departures will have a direct effect on your grade. If you decide to take a week or two off, I can guarantee that your grade will be directly affected and you will have a hard time passing the course. Someone is paying for you to be in this class, so take advantage of my knowledge and desire to teach, and be in class on a regular basis. IMPORTANT NOTES: Smart/Cell phones are prohibited in the classroom and the laboratory unless instructor specifically indicates that they should/can be used for in-class work: The first time your phone goes off in class you will automatically lose 5 points from your final grade, the second time you will lose an additional 10 points (15 points total), the third time you will lose an additional 20 points (35 points total), etc Refrain from texting, or otherwise using your smartphone during class. A similar reduction of points applies to each unauthorized use of your phone in class. Internet/E-mail: you are welcome to surf and check your e-mail before or after class, or during lab time. I do not want you surfing, chatting, or e-mailing as I am lecturing or during times in which you are supposed to be doing something class related. You really can live for a little while without checking your friend’s updates. Professionalism: When you come to class you will be reporting to “work.” As you would with a job, be prepared, maintain an attitude of respect towards others, yourself and your instructor at all times. Just like a real job, there is to be no “sleeping on the job.” Copyright Law: any logo, artwork or printed material that is copyrighted may not be reproduced in our lab. This is your opportunity to create all your own “original work.” Headphones/Music: I love music and may play music during the lab times. I know some of you feel the same way. So, feel free to bring in your iPod and your headphones. During normal lab times you are welcome to listen to it at a reasonable volume level. You will not be allowed to wear headphones during any type of examination. Respect: When working in the computer lab or listening to a lecture make sure you respect you classmates and your instructor. I find it very rude for you to be checking your Facebook pages or surfing the web while I am lecturing. I find it even ruder for you to be doing so when one of your classmates is asking a question or making a presentation. When you are in this class, you should be focused on this class. Disability Support Services For students with special needs, please review this website [http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/disability_resource_center/students/] for more information. Western Illinois University is committed to justice, equity, and diversity. Providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities is a campus-wide responsibility and commitment in which Disability Support Services (DSS) plays a primary role. Access & Disabilities “In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. For the instructor to provide the proper accommodation(s) you must obtain documentation of the need for an accommodation through Disability Resource Center (DRC) and provide it to the instructor. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor's attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 298-2512 for additional services.” If you have emergency medical information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a disability, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office location and hours are listed in this syllabus. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 298-2512. Counseling Services The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides free personal, academic, and career counseling services to all WIU undergraduates and graduates. Individual, couple, and group counseling is available and all counseling sessions are confidential [http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/ucc/]. Academic Integrity: Review this website [http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php] for definitions and examples are not meant to be exhaustive. The University reserves the right to determine, in a given instance, what action constitutes a violation of academic integrity. Preamble: Western Illinois University, like all communities, functions best when its members treat one another with honesty, fairness, respect, and trust. Students have rights and responsibilities (http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/) and students should realize that deception for individual gain is an offense against the members of the entire community, and it is the student's responsibility to be informed and to abide by all University regulations and policies on Academic Integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of University conduct regulations. Students who engage in dishonesty in any form shall be charged with academic dishonesty. It is a duty of faculty members to take measures to preserve and transmit the values of the academic community in the learning environment that they create for their students and in their own academic pursuits. To this end, they are expected to instill in their students a respect for integrity and a desire to behave honestly. They are also expected to take measures to discourage student academic dishonesty, to adjust grades appropriately if academic dishonesty is encountered, and, when warranted, to recommend that additional administrative sanctions be considered. Grading policies are the exclusive prerogative of the faculty; administrative sanctions are under the authority of the Director of Student Judicial Programs. This document provides policies and procedures to be followed when academic dishonesty is encountered. Definitions of Academic Dishonesty The following definitions and examples are not meant to be exhaustive. The University reserves the right to determine, in a given instance, what action constitutes a violation of academic integrity. (See www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php for complete descriptions of the following topics: Plagiarism, Fabrication and Falsification, Cheating, Complicity in Academic Dishonesty, Abuse of Academic Materials, Multiple Submissions Reporting Academic Dishonesty All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student, faculty member, or staff person who has witnessed an apparent act of student academic dishonesty, or has information that reasonably leads to the conclusion that such an act has occurred or has been attempted, has an ethical responsibility for reporting said act(s). Confronting and reporting academic dishonesty can be done in a variety of ways, and people should choose the manner most appropriate for the circumstances. Acts of apparent academic dishonesty that occur in the classroom should be reported directly to the course instructor, and/or the course instructor's Department Chair, and/or the instructor's College Dean. The Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards (CAGAS) or the Graduate Council will not accept or act upon anonymous reports, but will hold in strict confidence the identity of any person reporting a suspected instance of academic dishonesty, unless that person consents to having his/her identity revealed. Resolution of Problems: Should a problem occur, students should speak to their instructor first. If the problem is not resolved, meet with the chair of the department. If the problem continues to be unresolved, go to the College of Business and Technology’s Dean. Students should observe the following sequence for the resolution of problems: Student --- Instructor --- Chairperson --- Dean Important info to remember all semester! GCom 313 2.Participate fully during class by keeping track of the class schedule, attending all sessions, and taking complete notes. Along the same lines, it would be much appreciated if cell phones are not used during presentations or class discussion (i.e., set ringers to silent mode and no text messaging). If you choose not to participate in class or pay full attention during presentations, you do so at your own risk! 3.Meet all deadlines, including the stated date and time. 4.Manage your files, including by saving backup copies in an alternate location and by making sure they’re readable in the lab if you choose to work elsewhere. To downsave a file (i.e., save an InDesign CS6 file so it can be opened in InDesign CS5), open it in the newer version and do the following. (Note: “upsaving” doesn’t exist, since newer versions of software are designed to open files from older versions.) a. Photoshop: Downsaving is not an issue, since layered .psd files interact relatively well from version to version. b. Illustrator: In CS6, when you save the file, you’ll see an “Illustrator options” window that will allow you to choose the version of Illustrator (for example, CS5 or earlier). c. InDesign: In CS6, go to File - Export; change the format to “InDesign Markup” (extension will be .idml). d. QuarkXPress: File - Export - Layout as Project; change the version in the appropriate area of the “Export” window. 5.If you need to be absent from class for any reason, it is to your benefit to e-mail or call the instructor before the start of class. Also, get complete notes from a classmate (or two!) and make an honest effort to gather as much info as possible before requesting help. Please do not expect to be individually tutored by the instructor. 6.Your instructor is available Monday-Friday, including scheduled classes, posted office hours, and other times by prior appointment), so please make use of the time provided Monday through Friday. 7.Be responsible for your own learning! If you ask questions, attend all classes (including required, take thorough notes, manage your time well, and otherwise do your best work in this class, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to receive the grade you want. Remember, you earn your grade based on how well you meet the requirements of this class! Image guidelines (unless otherwise noted for a project) 15.You cannot reuse content that you’ve created for any other class or job / internship. Therefore, any designs you do outside of this class cannot be turned in for credit. 16.You cannot use any pre-vectored images from any source. Choose only images (or parts of images) that appear to be unaltered, and use Illustrator to create unique compositions. Office Hours: You may make an appointment outside of scheduled office hours by emailing or talking in person with the instructor at least 24 hours prior to meeting time. Look for confirmation of appointment (via the method used to make appointment) before your arrival. Instructor: Ms Pam Daniel Knoblauch B32 Office phone: 309-298-1488 PE-Daniel@wiu.edu Monday 12 - 1 pm Office 1 - 2:50 pm GCOM 313 Tuesday 11-12 pm Office 12 - 1:50 pm GCOM 414 Wednesday 12 - 1 pm Office 1 - 2:50 pm GCOM 313 2 - 3:15 pm GCOM 320 3 - 4:50 pm GCOM 413 Thursday 11-12 pm Office 12 - 1:50 pm GCOM 414 2 - 3:15 pm GCOM 320 3 - 4:50 pm GCOM 413 Friday By Appointment GCOM 313 – Spring 2014 Upon reading your syllabus, please sign the following form. This form will act as a contract between you (the student) and me (the professor). By signing the form you acknowledge reading the syllabus and understanding such things as; what might happen if you break the honor code (you fail the project, fail the course, and are reported to the University honor code office), what might happen if you do not turn in a project on time, what might happen if you miss more than one class (your grade will suffer). This “contract” allows me to know you have read the syllabus and understand the consequences. On a different note, by reading the syllabus and signing this form, you also understand how it is easy to pass this course, and get a good grade; show up to class everyday, complete your projects on time, do a little more than the assignment asks for, and clean up after yourself. Please print your name and sign the line below, and turn this into me at the end of class. Thanks! 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