GRDSN 204: Design Lab IV
Course Syllabus
Betsy Ward, Instructor
Prerequisites:
GRDSN 124 or permission of instructor, concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 201, 202 and 203 or permission of instructor.
Course Description:
Students perform the computer production of projects assigned in GRDSN 203. Focus is on demonstrating efficient and effective use of technology in the design production process. Students are assessed and graded on demonstrating self-directed learning, demonstrating effective time management and positive work ethic. This lab course is facilitated by graphic design faculty.
Class Meeting Times:
Students are responsible for 7 hours of lab work per normal 5-day week during the quarter, for a total of 77 hours during the quarter. Students will document these activities on time sheets, submitted weekly to the instructor. Lab work can occur at any time, to fit the student's schedule.
There will be a 1-hour weekly class meeting Fridays at 10:00 am in room 225, bldg. 19
Activities include but are not limited to:
Activities include one on one facilitation, demonstrations, research, and studio projects.
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Students will become familiar with computers, scanners, and software applications.
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Students develop electronic mechanicals for pre press production.
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Students develop graphics and html files for web pages.
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Students will give oral / web presentations on "Local and Regional Design Firms" and will be assessed by their peers.
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Students will demonstrate self-directed learning.
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Students will produce a self paced tutorial explaining and directing another student on a specific peripheral device or production technique (ie: digital camera, cd burner, ocr, flatbed scanner, 35mm scanner, creating rollovers, creating clipping paths or other of your choice).
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Students will produce industry standard production exercises:
Grading / Attendance Policy:
If you have completed the criteria and competency listing on any given project you will receive a 3.0. If you do not meet these industry standards you will receive an “I” for incomplete. Any incomplete projects need to be completed within 5 lab days after the final due date. To receive a passing grade. To move toward a 4.0 you must exceed
expectations in either work ethic, artistic ability, production skills, writing skills, computer skills, people skills or idea development.
If the “rough” deadline is missed for the Process or Projects courses,
grades for the project go down one full grade. If a “comprehensive” design deadline is missed for the Process or Projects courses, grades for
the project go down one full grade. If a “final project” deadline is missed
for the Projects course, grade for the project goes down one full grade.
Projects completed after the 5 lab days will receive a 0.0 and will be
averaged into the overall grade for the course. All projects need to be
completed otherwise student receives a 0.0 for the course. At least one
project must meet the deadlines or student receives a 0.0 for the course.
If an instructor is absent, sign-off can be obtained from another instructor.
Attendance is crucial to your progress and will be taken at the beginning of every class. The attendance policy is as follows:
Projects Courses: More than 2 absences = 0.0 grade point
Process Courses: More than 4 absences = 0.0 grade
Technology/Drawing Courses: More than 4 absences = 0.0 grade point
Lab Course: 77 hours must be logged
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. All exercises must be completed by the end of the quarter.
Two late attendances or two early departures equal one absence. Working
on projects for another class during class time will result in an absence.
Lab Course: Be prepared: Bring your files, sketches, ideas, research,
and textbooks to class. You need to create a binder that contains your
class handouts, competency listings and sign off sheets. This should be
with you at all times. It is recommended that you make multiple backups
of your work. Servers and hard disks fail.
Note: 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.
(Revised 9/19/08)
The projects are:
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Invitation
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Package Design
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Ad Campaign
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.
