Fall 2010 Syllabus
AR120
Design 1
3 Credit Hours
Textbook
Launching the Imagination
Mary Stewart
Division of Humanities
Instructor: Nick Jones
Design 1
FALL 2010
Course Number:
AR120
Time & Day:
MW 2:00 - 2:55
Location:
TW100
Instructor:
Nick Jones
Office:
TW100
Phone:
1.800.729.5101 (x:326)
Email:
njones@cloud.edu
Required
Materials:
1 Bristol pad, 11x14
1 Brush set, synthetic sable
1 Designer’s gouache paint set
1 X-acto Knife
1 Metal ruler
1 Ebony layout pencil
1 Pilot precise V pen, black, very fine
1 General’s fractis extra-soft eraser
1 24x30 Masonite Drawing Board
other supplies as needed
Office Hours:
TR 8:30-9:30, F 8:30-12, 1-1:30
COURSE DESCRIPTION: is a basic level course. This course introduces the basic concepts of design that are essential to working in
the field of Graphic Design. This class is beneficial to students in Art, Architecture, Education, Child Care
and Interior Design. It is structured around the basic organization of visual communication. The students
will have hands on experience dealing with the elements and principles of design and will work with twodimensional organization on both manual and computer-aided design projects.
PREREQUISITE:
None
SEQUENCING:
Offered in the Fall semester.
COURSE OUTCOMES (STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES):
1.
Demonstrate the use of the design process in the solution of visual problems.
2.
Demonstrate a mastery of oral/visual presentation techniques common to the graphic design profession.
3.
Demonstrate professional business practices.
GRAPHIC DESIGN DEPARTMENT GOALS: Students who complete a graphic design course at Cloud County Community College
should be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite design software.
2.
Demonstrate a working mastery of typographic and page layout skills.
3.
Demonstrate the use of the design process in the solution of visual problems.
4.
Demonstrate professional business practices.
5.
Demonstrate a mastery of oral/visual presentation techniques common to the graphic design profession.
METHOD OF EVALUATION/GRADING: Grade will be determined by the student's ability to successfully complete a number of
design projects, tutorial lessons, a series of short exams and attendance. Attendance will be 30% of the
semester grade [computed as follows: 100 points are awarded at the start of each semester and 5 points are
deducted for each day when expectations are not met (Absences, Tardies, and leaving early will all fall under
this umbrella). Projects, lessons, and tests are weighted at 70%. The following scale determines final grade:
A 100-90 D= 69 - 60
B = 89 - 80 F = 59 - 0
C = 79 - 70
ATTENDANCE POLICY: This course is project based and project critiques are a critical component for student learning.
Failure to attend a project critique will result in a zero being recorded for that project, or
component if project timeline spans more than one week. For most students, a primary purpose
of attending college is to eventually secure gainful employment. It is with that end in mind that
this course has been developed. Your work ethic in this course should resemble what it will be in
your future career. If you are late or absent from class, it is your responsibility to obtain any
notes, assignments, etc
EMAIL:
I will try to post messages and assignments vie your TBird email account. It is required that you
have a TBird account and I would suggest that you check it at least once every day.
TEACHING METHODS: Students will be asked to execute hands-on design projects after a series of lecture, demonstrations and
laboratory experiences. The instructor will use hands-on, lecture, and video instruction during class
meetings. Students will be required to expand on the learning opportunities, develop an appreciation for
the art of seeing, and develop a personal vision through their own experiments and design assignments.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Unexcused late work will be recorded as a zero. Project critiques are a vital part of project-based courses. If
you cannot participate in those critiques you will be missing an important of the learning experience.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in
class.
INFRACTIONS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (HONESTY) SHALL INCLUDE:
Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking
someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or
help on a quiz/exam.
Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation, giving
another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she
does the work himself/herself with your assistance.
CHEATING:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or
help during an exam.
You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to
the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking
the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been
corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2),
1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program,
Western Michigan University)
PLAGIARISM:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material
from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone
else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct
quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the
wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper
or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS: Any student who violates the academic integrity policy will receive a grade of zero (0) on the
exercise/project/exam. A second violation will result in a grade of F being recorded for the class.
CONDUCT:
Mature behavior is expected and required. Please respect others in the class by turning off pagers, cell
phones and other disruptive devices. Thoughtful discourse is the theme of this class. You are highly
encouraged to participate in the classroom discussions; points are awarded for class discussions/activities.
EXAMINATION POLICY: No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made with the instructor. Make-up
exams must be taken within one week in TW100. If you are going to miss class on the day of an exam, the
instructor must be notified. No make-up exams will be given if the instructor is not notified at least 30
minutes prior to the class period, unless there are extenuating circumstances, as determined by the
instructor. You may contact the instructor by telephone, email, or personally.
INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE: If you are having problems with the course work or lab assignments, please let me know as early as
possible. My office hours are intended as a time to work with students and prepare for classes. If you are
unable to come during my office hours, please ask for an appointment in advance. I encourage you to use
E-mail as a reliable way to contact me about any issues
TUTOR ASSISTANCE: Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information.
INCOMPLETE POLICY: Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as
described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the
incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was
taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS: Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student
academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic
Affairs Office.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make
an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the
Advisement Center.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KNCK
1390 AM
Concordia
KCLY
100.9 FM
Clay Center
KREP
92.1 FM
Belleville
KHCD
89.5 FM
Hutchinson
KVSV
1190 AM
Beloit
KSAL
1150 AM
Salina
WIBW (TV)
Chan. 13
Topeka
KWCH (TV)
Chan. 12
Wichita
KOLN (TV)
Chan. 10
Lincoln, NE
Notification will also be placed on the internet at www.cancellations.com. A text message will also be sent out on the Emergency
Text Messaging System for the students who have signed up for it.
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions.
Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you will be instructed to move to a designated safe area or to remain in the
classroom until the crisis has passed. If you are informed to leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time
permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area outside the building. Students
requiring special assistance will be the responsibility of the instructor or staff person.
Systems of alert for tornado or bomb threat: PA system, phone, or staff interruption of class. In case of fire, the alarm will sound.
If directed to leave the building, evacuate to the soccer field unless an alternate safe location has been designated.