Digital Arts: Course Syllabus
Objectives: The goal of this class is to develop graphic design skills. We will accomplish this goal by studying various concepts in art and design, and applying those concepts in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
With Adobe Illustrator, we will learn about vector graphics. We will use Adobe Illustrator to create designs and illustrations. During our exploration of Adobe Illustrator we will be expected to learn about elements of art; such as line, shape, and color.
With Adobe Photoshop, we will learn about raster (bitmap) graphics. We will use Adobe Photoshop to adjust and manipulate images (typically photographs). During our exploration of Adobe Photoshop we will be expected to learn about principles of design; like balance, harmony, and contrast.
Grades: Grades will be based on exercises and projects.
Exercises: Exercises will typically either be step by step assignments with accompanying demonstrations or they will be assignments based on reading and interpreting text.
Projects: Projects will apply the art and design concepts we have learned, and the skills we have developed by performing exercises. Each project will include a critique and self-reflection.
Work to the best of your ability; if you race through your work or procrastinate, you are not working to the best of your ability (one thing that will make Mr. Richards assume you are not working to the best of your ability is doing work for another class during time you are supposed to be working on your exercises and projects for Digital Arts).
Due-Dates: Assignment due dates will be posted on the class website (http://misterrichards.weebly.com/). Work will be counted as late if it is turned in more than one day past the due date (students with excused absences will receive extra time to complete assignments). Students will need to make special arrangements to turn in work they wish to have graded more than one day past the due date. Work that is turned in late will receive a 5% grade reduction. Work that is more than a week late will receive a 10% grade reduction. Work that is more than two weeks late may not be graded. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to determine what you missed, and turn it in.
Disclaimer: The content of this Course Syllabus may be changed by the instructor at any time.
Objectives: The goal of this class is to develop graphic design skills. We will accomplish this goal by studying various concepts in art and design, and applying those concepts in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
With Adobe Illustrator, we will learn about vector graphics. We will use Adobe Illustrator to create designs and illustrations. During our exploration of Adobe Illustrator we will be expected to learn about elements of art; such as line, shape, and color.
With Adobe Photoshop, we will learn about raster (bitmap) graphics. We will use Adobe Photoshop to adjust and manipulate images (typically photographs). During our exploration of Adobe Photoshop we will be expected to learn about principles of design; like balance, harmony, and contrast.
Grades: Grades will be based on exercises and projects.
Exercises: Exercises will typically either be step by step assignments with accompanying demonstrations or they will be assignments based on reading and interpreting text.
Projects: Projects will apply the art and design concepts we have learned, and the skills we have developed by performing exercises. Each project will include a critique and self-reflection.
Work to the best of your ability; if you race through your work or procrastinate, you are not working to the best of your ability (one thing that will make Mr. Richards assume you are not working to the best of your ability is doing work for another class during time you are supposed to be working on your exercises and projects for Digital Arts).
Due-Dates: Assignment due dates will be posted on the class website (http://misterrichards.weebly.com/). Work will be counted as late if it is turned in more than one day past the due date (students with excused absences will receive extra time to complete assignments). Students will need to make special arrangements to turn in work they wish to have graded more than one day past the due date. Work that is turned in late will receive a 5% grade reduction. Work that is more than a week late will receive a 10% grade reduction. Work that is more than two weeks late may not be graded. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to determine what you missed, and turn it in.
Disclaimer: The content of this Course Syllabus may be changed by the instructor at any time.