Digital Art and Video

This hands-on lab course will introduce students to the use of the computer for creating, presenting, and analyzing graphic images/digital videos. Basic design principles and theories covered include proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast, typography, and Gestalt theory. In the second semester students are introduced to the tools and concepts required to create and edit digital videos.

About the Class

Office Hours:
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in Room E-1. I can be reached at 831.422.6391 ext 237 or by clicking the contact link above.

Software:
Adobe Photoshop CS3; Adobe InDesign CS3; Adobe Illustrator CS3; Adobe Acrobat 9, Final Cut Studio Pro

Grading Policy:

  1. Quarter Grade = 50% Projects + 40% Classwork + 10% Project Presentations
  2. Semester Grade = 40% for each quarter and 20% for Final Paper.
  3. Letter Grades will be assigned in accordance with school policy:
    A = 100 - 90, B = 89 - 80, C = 79 - 70, D = 69 - 60 and F = 59 - 0


Classwork:
Classwork well encompass day to day assignments including but not limited to in class participation, understanding of software applications, tests, and quizzes.

Projects:
At the completion of each unit, students will be asked to demonstrate what they have learned through both individual and group projects. There will be a total of five projects each semester. Evaluation will be based on how well the student integrates software application with design theory.

Project Presentations:
Each project during the semester will be followed by a presentation. In order to mock real world scenarios, students are asked to be able to explain their process with their peers and receive feedback. Students should be able to effectively communicate the principles and steps taken to create their project.

Final Paper:
At the end of each semester students will be required to write a final paper that focuses on the principles and theories presented.

Lab Fee:
There is a lab fee of $50, which will be charged to every student taking a computer class. This covers the cost of the books and materials, which they will use during the course.

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