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Computer Graphics l and 2Instructor:Ms. Jen Cone845-256-4175 ext.69509Course DescriptionIn this course students will learn about Graphic Design and New Media, and will develop the artistic and technological skills necessary to complete original works of art and design. Students will complete creative assignments in print graphics, motion graphics and animation, and 3-dimensional design and printing.Learning Objectives-Students will create original design and artwork in response to graphic design challenges.-Students will use digital devices, real materials, and imaging software to create artwork and design.-Students will share preliminary and final design ideas with others and participate in critique and feedback activities.-Students will gain education and career awareness in related areas.
Classroom Goals
-That our classroom is a safe and secure place where all students are able to learn, participate, and create.-That each student feels confident to use artwork and design as a form of self-expression.-That students work cooperatively.Classroom Rules
-Clean workstation and return all equipment before leaving class.
-Save work properly and as use file names and locations as instructed.
-Keep drinks on the floor, or in your bag. Snacks by permission at designated tables.
-Do not touch anyone else's work station without their permission.
-Pay Attention during all instruction and demonstration.
-Refrain from all off task internet activity including gaming, texting, watching videos, or social networking during class time.
-Headphones only with teacher instruction or permission.
-Refrain from downloading of any software, games, or files or folders on the school computer without teacher permission and instruction.Evaluation-(70%) Classwork. Art and design assignments will be evaluated by student and teacher with a rubric and reflective responses. Evaluation of work will be based on; classroom participation, effort, creativity, concept development, quality of preliminary and final artwork.-(10%) Class Participation, digital class journal, and homework/prep.*Homework will be assigned if needed to prepare for class assignments.-(20%) Final Project and Mid-Term and Final Exam Assessments.Computer Graphics 1 and 2Field Trip: The Cooper Hewitt Museum
2-D Design / Introductory PhotoshopAffirmationsOne Letter2-d Word Composition
Print/Web Media
NPZTV Background Graphics
Magazine Cover Design
Logo Design /Corporate Identity
AnimationGIF AnimationFrame-by-frame Animation
Final Exam
Software Proficiency/ Logo Redesign
AnimationStop Motion Animation (Adobe Premiere)
NPZTV Morning Show Motion graphics
3-D Imaging/Animation/Fabrication
3d Printing: "Graphic Objects and Things"
Digital Art
Digital Illustration and Painting/T-shirt DesignDigital Self-Portrait
Final Exam
Software Proficiency/ Portfolio Submission/TBA
Software
Adobe Photoshop CS5 - Graphic Design/Photography
Adobe Illustrator CS 5 - Vector Illustration
Adobe Premiere CS 5- Motion Graphics/Video Editing
Rhino 3d-Three Dimensional Modeling/ImagingSculptriss/123D DesignSuppliesStudent are expected to maintain a digital class folder, stored in our class folderA portable digital storage device is optional.