GRDSN 214: Design Lab V
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.spokanefalls.edu/gstiles/
Email: gregs@spokanefalls.edu

Prerequisites:

GRDSN 201, 202 and 203, 204

Concurrent enrollment:

GRDSN 211, 212 and 213 or permission of instructor

Course Description:

In this course, students perform the computer production of projects assigned in GRDSN 213. Focus is on developing and demonstrating self-directed learning strategies. This is a learner-centered, open lab environment in which developing and demonstrating self-directed learning strategies are emphasized. Students are assessed and graded on demonstrating positive work ethic, effective time management, and efficient use of technology. This lab course is facilitated by graphic design faculty.

Students will become familiar with computers, scanners, and software applications
Students work on print projects and develop web pages

Activities include but are not limited to:

Activities include one on one facilitation, demonstrations, research, and studio projects.
Students will operate the computers, use software applications and obtain operating system skills.
Agency tours: http://graphicdesign.spokanefalls.edu/projects/agencies.html
At the completion of this course, students will:
1. Have a basic understanding of the tools and technologies of the design profession through the use of exercises.
2. Generate projects required by Fifth Quarter Projects and Assignments
3. Complete Billing Sheet Exercises
  
  Recommended Resources: Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines
  Recommended Software: About.com

Evaluation/Grading

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 begin ning of every class. 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
Technology Course: More than 4 absences = 0.0 grade point

Lab Course: 44 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.

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 12/2011

Communication:

Email is required for this course. If you do not have an email account at home, you can sign up for free email using:

http://mail.yahoo.com
http://www.hotmail.com
http://gmail.com

You may access your email using the lab, however please do not use the lab for "chat" or general web surfing. Email is checked by the faculty Monday thru Friday. Please allow 24 hours for your instructor to reply to your email.

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.

GRDSN 214: Design Lab V Course Syllabus