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Course Documentation Outline School of Justice Studies and Applied Arts

Program (s): Graphic Design Course Name: Design Illustration 1 Course Code: GRAP171 Semester: 2 Course Hours: Lab: 3 Total Course Hours: 45 Pre-Requisites: GRAP131, GRAP101, GRAP181, GRAP141, GRAP111

Prepared by: Michael Shumate Dean/Associate Dean Approval: Approved for Academic Year: 2011-2012 Faculty: Michael Shumate Office Location: 33371 Telephone Extension: 1525 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mondays 12:00-2:00

Course Description Students will develop skills in composition, technique and esthetic sensitivity, and, through close work with the instructor, execute professional quality illustrations in manual and computer techniques. They will begin to understand the world of professional illustration, its relationship to graphic design and learn the value of visual reference.

This course outline is the property of St. Lawrence College, Copyright, 2009/10 1 Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, each student will be able to: 1. Apply a knowledge of appropriate and well-executed illustration to solve different graphic design problems. 2. Be able to identify individual worksby artist and be able to identify specifiedstyles and media. 3. Demonstrate professional behavior and responsibility in class.

Relationship to Vocational or Program Specific Learning Outcomes This course contributes to your learning by supporting you in achieving the following vocational or specific learning outcomes: 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of audiences. 2. Use a variety of computer hardware and software and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks. 3. Manage the use of time and other resources to attain personal and/or project-related goals

Program Context Graphic designers work with and commission imagery of many kinds, and must understand the principles which make effective images and compositions. Techniques and principles learned here will apply to projects in other courses.

Essential Employability Skills It is expected that all 11 of the Essential Employability Skills will be addressed during your program. In this course, the chart below indicates which of these will be taught to you, reinforced through learning activities or assessed as a learning outcome. T- Taught R- Reinforced A -Assessed Communication 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, T A spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner T A that ensures effective communication. Numeracy 3. Execute mathematical operations accurately. Critical Thinking 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. T A and Problem 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve T A Solving problems. Information 6. Locate, select, organize, and document information using T A Management appropriate technology and information systems. 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a T A variety of sources. Interpersonal 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, T and contributions to others. 9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. Personal 10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete T A projects. 11. Take responsibility for one’s own actions, decisions, and T A consequences.

Required Texts, Materials, Resources or Technical Materials Required This course requires no textbook

This course outline is the property of St. Lawrence College, Copyright, 2009/10 2 Special Notes About this Course Safety There is an absolute need for good safety habits in this course. We deal with tools, processes and materials that are dangerous if not handled professionally. Please ensure that the first aid box is properly stocked and report any and all accidents to the instructor.

Attendance and Participation In this course, you are required to attend 80% of classes and critiques. Late arrival to or early departure from class so as to miss a significant portion of the lecture or critique will be considered an absence. Critique participation will count toward 30% of each project grade. To receive full credit for critique participation a student will: • Be present and participate for the full critique session • Have assigned components • Follow previous critique input • Get instructor approval at specific stages of projects before proceeding.

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