GRDSN 202: Design Tech
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Course Syllabus
Greg Stiles, Instructor
Phone: (509)533-3708
Office: Applied Visual Arts- Bldg. 19, Rm. 229
Mailing Address: MS 3190
3410 W Fort George Wright Dr
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
Web Site: http://graphicdesign.sfcc.spokane.cc.wa.us/gstiles
Email: gregs@spokanefalls.edu
Prerequisites:
GRDSN 122, concurrent enrollment: GRDSN 201, 203 and 204 or permission of instructor.
Course Description:
Students explore the production aspects of realistic graphic design projects and the technical issues that develop within their own designs. In conjunction with GRDSN 203, students develop production techniques and solutions to various media.
Required Textbooks for the Graphic & Web Design programs
Activities include but are not limited to:
Activities may include tours, lectures, demonstrations, self-paced tutorial work, and studio exercises. Projects include, but are not limited to:
Tentative Tours / Speakers:
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SFCC Print Shop
SFCC Library
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Ross Printing
1611 E. Sprague
Benjamin Ross
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Unisource, Kevin Humphreys
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Garland Printing
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Ross Printing
1611 E. Sprague
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Johnston Printing
159 S. McClellan St.
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Lee Northwest Publishing
Wayne Hunt
13026 W MacFarlane Rd. Bldg. D2
Airway Heights
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The Spokesman Review
W. 999 Riverside
At the completion of this course, students will:
Produce a designated list of completed competencies that are included with each project .
Evaluation
Grading is based on moving control of learning from the "instructor" to the "learner." This competency based educational approach considers "time" a variable and "mastery" a constant. On any given project the student will receive either a "3.0" which indicates adequate completion of the criteria and competency list. If the student does not meet these industry standards they will receive an "I" for incomplete which means the student needs more time to achieve mastery. Mastery levels are determined by industry entry level requirements. To obtain a "4.0" student must exceed expectations in either work ethic, artistic ability, production skills, writing skills, computer skills, people skills or idea development.
The attendance policy is as follows:
Projects Course: More than 2 absences = 0.0 grade point
Process Course: More than 4 absences = 0.0 grade point
Technology Course: More than 4 absences = 0.0 grade point
If you are absent you must make up the work by: a) collecting the class notes, b) doing any missed work and c) coordinating with your instructor. Any work you do not make up due to your absence will lower your grade one full grade (Ex: 3.0 turns into a 2.0). Two late attendances or two early departures equal one absence. Working on projects for another class during class time will result in absence.
Be prepared: You need to create a binder that contains your class handouts, competency listings and sign off sheet. This should be with you at all times. It is recommended that you make multiple backups of your work. Backup disks do fail. All courses are in sequence. If you receive a failing grade in any course, you may have to come back the following year to complete the SFCC Graphic Design or Web Degree.
Cell phones are to be turned off in class.
Note: This course syllabus is only for the quarter listed above and appropriate changes may be made by the faculty. Also, future syllabi for this course may be different.
