ART289 Computer Photographic Imaging
Fall 2014 section 21443
Phoenix College
Dale Doubleday, Instructor
Office: ART224
Phone: 602.285.7750
dale.doubleday@phoenixcollege.edu
Office hours: M/W 2:45-3:15, T/Th 11:30-1:30
CALENDAR
Location: ART201 Lab
Mon. and Wed. 9:00 – 11:45pm
From 8/25 through 12/15
Final Critique is on 12/15
Plan to attend and work during every class.
THE COURSE
Generation of electronic two-dimensional images
and traditional methods of visual problem solving.
Understanding of computer techniques and art
presentation methods. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART 100 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART 100 or permission of the
instructor.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
1. Have an overview of computer illustration,
terminology, and definitions
2. Be able to explain the difference between shapeoriented (vector) graphics vs. pixel- based graphics
3. Use design and composition theories when
creating original computer illustrations and critically
evaluate the work of both the student and others in
the class
4. Use various computer drawing and painting
techniques in Adobe Illustrator
5. Edit graphics and format text
6. Use and demonstrate different characteristics of
graphic input devices for use in each piece
7. Design camera-ready black and white
(grayscale) illustrations
8. Design camera-ready illustrations that include
scaling, halftones and multi-color separations
9. Prepare a professional presentation of artwork
created during the course
TEXT
REQUIRED: Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom
in a Book Adobe Press, 2012
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Participate in all class activities.
2. Complete TUTORIALS.
3. Complete projects.
4. Prepare and present work in a professional
manner
SUPPLIES
In addition to the required text, it is necessary for
students to have the following items:
1. A thumb drive digital storage device
MCCCD Official Course Outline: Computer Illustration
I. Basic computer illustration techniques
II. Electronic commercial illustration productions
III. Procedures and compositional theories of
illustration
A. Downloading graphics
B. Graphics manipulation
1. Tone graduations
2. Line
3. Brush
4. Stipple, splatter, airbrush techniques
IV. Illustration renderings
V. Graphic input devices
VI. Camera-ready illustration
A. Line
B. Tone
C. Graphics manipulation. Image
manipulation
E. Scaling
F. Halftone
G. Multi-color separations
H. Hardcopy
VII. Illustration evaluation
A. Design concepts
B. Composition concepts
VIII. Portfolio
A. Review/selection
B. Format
C. Assignments
D. Resume
LEARNING CENTER OPPORTUNITIES
Location: Learning Center Building
Phone: 285-7477 V/TDD
Disability Support Services office coordinates services
which will ensure students with disabilities equal access
to college programs. Services include tutors, interpreters
for the deaf/hearing impaired. Notetakers, readers,
testing accommodations, elevator keys, and adaptive
equipment.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. This instructor will automatically withdraw
students who are not attending classes and/or
after two unexcused absences.
2. This syllabus is subject to additions, deletions,
and changes dependent upon student and
course needs.
3. Students are responsible for the information
in the Phoenix College Student Handbook,
including the Code of Conduct.
Week of
8/25 Introduction/Overview/Planning
HW: Buy book, thumb drive
Discussion: Graphic file formats, vector vs.
raster (bitmap)
Demonstration Illustrator tools and palettes
In Class Exercises: Lesson 1
In Class Exercises Lessons 2&3
9/1
No Class Monday – Labor Day
Wednesday: Lab #1: Simple Shapes
9/8
HW:
Critiques, In Class Exercises: Lessons 4&5
Bring in a digital photo of a building
9/15
Lab #2: Architectural Rendering
9/22
Lab #2: Architectural Rendering
9/29
Lab #2: Architectural Rendering
Critiques
10/6
In Class Exercise: Lessons 6, 7, 8
Portfolio
The course portfolio will consist of all project digital
files submitted to instructor.
GRADING*
Each student will be evaluated on the extent of:
1. Participation in all activities/presentations/
demonstrations/critiques
2. Completion of reading and writing assignments
3. Application of ideas presented in the course to
activities in class and class original
assignments.
4. Submission of assigned projects in a portfolio
(projects will be graded on creativity and
application of technical and artistic concepts)
RECAP: Exercises/Assignments/Exams Points
10/13 Begin Lab #3: Poster with Type
10/20 Lab #3 due
Critiques
10/27 Outside Assignment Presentations
11/3
HW
In Class Exercises: Lessons 9,10,11
Bring in a digital image of a mechanical
object
11/10 Lab #4 Mechanical Illustration
11/17 Lab #4 Mechanical Illustration due
Critiques
Final Project proposals due
11/24 Work on Final Project
12/1-12/8 Work on Final Project
12/15 Final Critique
Exercises (20 pts. per Chapter)
Skills Applications:
Simple Shapes
Architectural Rendering
Poster
Mechanical Illustration (B&W)
Outside Assignment
Final Project
Participation/attend.
200
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
1000
Grades: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C,
65-69% = D, 64% and below = F.
ART289 Fall 2011 ASSIGNMENTS
1. GEOMETRIC SHAPES
Design 2 sets of 9- 2” squares. Each square contains a black and white pattern using primarily the pen
and shape tools. One set of squares is of SYMMETRIC patterns. The other set is of ASYMMETIC
pat-terns.
2. ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING
Bring a photograph of a favorite building, house, church, etc. Use various shape tools and techniques
to render a scanned picture of an architectural building
3. POSTER
Create a poster, topic to be determined. Must contain text in an eye-catching manner, color and style.
Use this poster to communicate and idea, cause or event.
***NOTE: A thumbnail sketch of your poster must be submitted as part of your assignment
4. BLACK AND WHITE MECHANICAL ILLUSTRATION
Bring a photograph or a mechanical object. This can be a set of gears, a power tool, motor, etc. It
must be metal in construction. Use gradients and shape tools to render the black and white
(grayscale) mechanical object.
5. OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENT
Seek out at least five (5) web sites offering tutorials and/or tips on using Adobe Illustrator. Submit a
one or two page report showing the web site address, the apparent main focus of the site (or section of
the site), the effectiveness/clarity of the tutorial and the skill level of the tutorial. Also indicate to what
skill level the tutorial is targeted to.
Present to class.
6. FINAL PROJECT
7. PORTFOLIO
Portfolio must consist of ALL the semester’s work. If you have NOT previously submitted all
assignments to your folder in the ART289 folder on the instructor station, please bring in any missing
assignments on a storage device.