Sacramento City College
Unit Plans
Completed Spring 2004
Department Name: Graphic Communication
Department Spokesperson: Robyn Waxman
Division Dean: Debra Luff (interim)
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Graphic Communication Department / Accomplishments 2004 – 2005
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Other Plans
Goal 1: Curriculum/Articulation
GC/Art New
Rewrite course names to more accurately reflect
Media,
We have done this for most of our courses.
content of courses.
articulation
GC/Art New
Add additional courses in animation to create a
We are still deciding and planning how a new class
Media,
well rounded curriculum
might fit into the overall plan for Animation.
articulation
We are not ready to do this yet, as we are still
Develop a certificate of completion in animation GC/ANM
planning with industry input for an overall plan for
animation.
This is put on hold until the budget gets better and
Create a course in Broadcast Graphics
GC/ANM/CRC
there is more student demand.
Revise curriculum in motion graphics/Web
animation to more accurately reflect industry
GC
Completed.
trends
Goal 2: Hardware/Software
GC/all
Purchase a large format printer
Purchased out of Department budget.
programs
Keep software updated as new versions are
We are able to upgrade because we bought the 2 year
GC
released
service agreement.
We are slowly upgrading computers. More attention
GC/all
is needed in this area, especially to comply with the
Keep hardware fully functional and upgraded
programs
horsepower and hardware needs of Animation
software.
Purchase a VCR
GC
We acquired one for our Smart Desk.
Action Plan
Graphic Communication Department / Accomplishments 2003 – 2004
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Goal 3: Staffing
Hire a full time tenure track instructor in Graphic
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Design
Action Item
Hire a full time lab technician for the Mac lab
GC
Year-End Status and Accomplishments
We were denied a new hire, but will try again next
semester.
This position request is on hold until our new lab is
established in the new building.
Goal 4: Staffing
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Develop a promotional postcard for animation
classes
Develop a brochure and letterhead for GC
Department
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Expand the GC club
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Market our program to highschools
GC
Continue to partner with the Art Directors and
Artists Club of Sacramento’s Animation Club.
Other Accomplishments:
4e
GC
We developed a card for all of GC, rather than just
Animation.
We developed a flyer, but not the letterhead and
brochure. We would still like to do so.
The GC club is very involved in projects and events.
We are content with the expansion.
We are visiting high schools to mostly promote
Animation.
We promote in their e-news, hosted an event for
them, and they assisted us in our Year End show.
We hired an adjunct instructor to teach GC 362.
We offered two new special topics courses.
We purchased two new PCs for the Mac lab and one Mac.
We hosted a large promotional event and transformed our classroom into an Art Gallery.
We added a new Distance Education class for Animation in Interactive TV.
Three-Year Plan
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Long Range Plan
Hiring Plans: hire adjunct for teaching
animation and 3D graphics
Move Mac lab to the new Technology
Building
Projected move to new Technology Building
with new Mac lab
Upgrade computer hardware in lab to
accommodate growing needs in different areas
of curriculum.
Continuous upgrade of software
Expansion to new software- Adobe After
Effects for Animation certificate
Upgrade to flat panel digital monitors when
quality reaches our industry standard
Hire a new full time instructor for Graphic
Design/Web Design
Hire full time instructor for new computer lab
Provide training for faculty and GC staff,
using OSX / department requests and forms,
and new software for lab coordinators
Market the GC program to area high schools,
using electronic prepress equipment / Web /
Animation/Multimedia
Expansion of Distance Education classes
Participate in design projects for the
community, creating portfolio opportunities.
Transfer of classes to more 4 year colleges
and art schools
Update curriculum per software
updates/industry demands
Expansion of certificate/AS program/degree
Research industry opportunities for advanced
students for employment or internships
Continue to develop & expand Web site
Develop promotional materials for GC Dept
Assist Folsom Lake Center in developing a
Graphic Communication program
Develop an Animation Certificate
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Graphic Communication Department / Action Plan 2005 – 2006
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Year-end Status and Accomplishments
Other Plans
Goal 1: Promotion on GC Deptment
Show student work at a gallery in town.
Develop a brochure and letterhead for GC
Department
Expand the GC club field trips and guest speakers
Market our program to highschools
Continue to partner with the Art Directors and
Artists Club.
Goal 2: Curriculum
Rewrite course names to more accurately reflect
content of courses.
Add additional courses in animation to create a well
rounded curriculum
Develop a certificate of completion in animation
Research the Broadcast Graphics industry for
industry employee needs.
Partner with CIS to offer Web classes better geared
toward student job placement.
Goal 3: Hardware/Software
Purchase more high end machines appropriate for
Animation needs.
Keep software updated as new versions are released
Keep hardware fully functional and upgraded
Purchase a Digital Camera for Animation courses
Goal 4: Staffing
Hire a full time tenure track instructor in Graphic
Design
Hire more adjuncts to fill specific needs.
Hire more staff to keep the Mac Lab open longer
Action Item
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Description
Promotional materials
Hardware upgrades
Overall operations
Full time Faculty
Increase open hours in
Mac lab
Purchase a Digital
Camera
Operating
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Instruction
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Computers
Department Budget Request 2005 - 2006
Equipment
Furniture
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Program
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Marketing
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Space
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Budget Narrative 2005-2006
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Increase open hours in Mac lab
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Purchase a Digital Camera
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Priority
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Justification
We would like our enrollment to increase with recent high school graduates
and in the Animation courses.
Animation courses demand more powerful hardware, as well as other courses.
We are unable to operate well with our current budget. We have not
experienced a budget increase in 20 years, so we are working with 1984
economics. We are unable to afford basic equipment for classes and offices.
We have 15 part timers currently. A full time position would create continuity
in curriculum and a better experience for our students.
Demand to use the Mac lab is great. More open hours would support student
success, especially those without computer equipment at home.
Students need this piece of equipment to assist in 3D graphics and animation.
Key Performance Indictors for Graphic Communication Department
Greater student retention
Enrollment in the Portfolio class for completion of body of work
Increased number of students served
Increased number of recent high school graduates served
Increased number of certificates/degrees
Increased industry placements/ internship opportunities
Increased number of students transferring to 4 year colleges/art schools/ animation schools
Increased number of awards for competitions entered