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This course is part of the CSN Computer Graphics Programofferings and applies toward a Computer Graphics Design degree and certificate. |
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This course is part of the CSN Computer Graphics Programofferings and applies toward a Computer Graphics Design degree and certificate. |
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Course Description:Hands-on approach to fundamental concepts and terminology for creating and editing basic electronic paint and draw-type graphics. Incudes software, hardware and operating system basics and a thorough understanding of the Macintosh Operating System. Students will learn the basics of the hardware, software, and interface relating to computer systems—especially Macintosh OS. The student will also learn the fundamentals of Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator to explore the basic painting and drawing capabilities of each in an effort to learn about bitmapped and vector graphics, the foundation of all computer-related graphics and also be introduced to Adobe InDesign. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week during class period. It is highly recommended that students plan to acquire additional lab time outside of the scheduled class period. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this course. This is the starting point for beginners interested in learning about both print-related and screen-based graphics. It is recommended that students who are working on a degree or certificate or who are not very familiar with either Mac or Windows operating environment should enroll in this class. Course Objectives:To be able to produce paint- and draw-type graphics on a computer, manipulate and use them in layout programs, and to be generally creative using the computer as an art tool based on an understanding of both software and hardware capabilities. In other words:
Course Outcomes:What the student can do at the end of the course.
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Grading:In order to acquire a passing grade, the student must meet the criteria listed on the syllabus. Final grades are determined by accumulated scores (out of 775 possible points) on the exams and assignments according to the following scale
Because the emphasis is on doing and producing, grades will be weighted as follows:
Submitting Assignments:All assignments will be submitted through WebCT's Assignments Tool, named correctly as shown below. NOTE: Students in the oncampus section will also submit their assignments to the class file server and as a hard copy (printout), as well as through WebCT. Your Name; Class & Meeting Time, and Assignment Name must be in the upper right corner of the printout as shown below. 
Naming FilesStudents are required to name their electronic file as follows: abrreviated name of assignment, followed by a hyphen, followed by student's last name and the file format extension (all lowercase, no spaces). Failure to do so may result in not having the assignment graded or a 10% deduction in points. EXAMPLE:
Resubmitting Assignments:Students may resubmit up to five assignments, with the necessary corrections or adjustments to raise their score, however, resubmissions must be made before the final project is begun. Only one resubmission per student per assignment. |
TestingQuizzes and exams are released in WebCT at scheduled times. The student has a window of opportunity to begin the test and has a given number of minutes to finish it. The final exam will be taken within the classroom on campus; all others can be taken from any location. MISSED QUIZZES AND EXAM:Missed quizzes and exams count as zero points. Only a student who has made arrangements beforehand—or is victim to an emergency beyond his/her control—will be given a chance to makeup the missed opportunity. |
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General Policy:Academic Honesty: Academic dishonestly will not be tolerated. Refer to the CSN College Catalog. Use of Class ListServs (Mailing Lists): Effective July 1, 1998, a new "anti-spam" law went into effect in Nevada, which makes it an offense to send unsolicited email on the internet (unless a prior business relationship exists or you have given your consent to receive it). The law makes the offense punishable by a fine of $10 per mail address. This shows how serious society has gotten to assure a non-harassing environment on the internet. In that spirit, the CCSN Computer Graphics Program will not tolerate messages sent to the listserv that are not relative to the course content, the computer graphics program, CCSN or of an academic nature, especially those that contain comments that are offensive, obscene, or of a personal nature. Those who do not abide by this policy will lose class email privileges. Withdrawals: If the student selects to withdraw from the class, they must do so, through the registrar's office, within the time period designated by that office. Otherwise, the above criteria will be used to determine the final grade. 10 Principles of SuccessThese rules apply no matter if you want to succeed in the classroom, in the boardroom, on the playing field, on stage, in the studio, or any other place
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Participation Policy:This is not a home study or independent study course. Whereas you can progress at your own pace, you are expected to participate weekly in this course. Because an online course is remote—and leaves the instructor and students physically detached—it is especially important that the student makes an effort to use the online communications resources of the course (see Online Procedures) to establish a weekly virtual participation. Layout and Typography is not something that can be learned overnight and requires a consistent effort. (See Responsibility Statement. Part of that effort is class participation which the instructor tracks. (See 10 Principles of Success), Attendance cannot be taken, as within a classroom environment, however, there are other mechanisms to measure student participation online, such as: (see Online Procedures for details)
Participation Defined Online students are required to contribute to the class discussion groups and respond to emails as outlined within the course, just as inclass students are required to participate by showing up in the classroom and interacting with the instructor and students. Participation is required (points are assigned, up to 3 points per week). Points will be posted at the end of each week in My Grades. Class Participation is acknowledged as any of the following activities:
NOTE: Comments must be of a minimal quality—and within a timely manner—to count as participation. (If in doubt, give more than one comment.) Points are awarded each week following the scoring guide below. Points Rubric:
NOTE: The quality and quantity of your participation, and the points they accumulate (up to 45), can make a difference of one or two steps in your final letter grade. |
TUTORING SERVICESIf you need help with your classwork, go to Tutorial Services to see if there is a tutor available. You may receive up to 4 hours of tutoring for each credit hour you are taking, at no charge. The charge after that is $8.00 per hour. Cheyenne Campus in the Library, 651-4232.
If you are at Green Valley, Palo Verde, or Western, you should contact any of the locations above to sign up.
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TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:Do you need a FREE single program that can provide you with
Degree seeking low-income, first-generation college, financial aid-grant recipients, and disabled students can contact TRIO’s Student Support Services at 651-4441 / Room 1121 Cheyene campus for more information. |
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER:If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center located in the Student Service Center on each campus. The DRC can be contacted at the following numbers: Cheyenne Campus 651-4045, Henderson 651-3086, and West Charleston 651-5089. For those students who would like to earn a little extra cash, stop by the Disability Resource Center to fill out a job interest card. This office hires students as note takers, readers, protectors, scribes, lab assistants, and research assistants as needed.
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RETENTION OFFICE:Thinking of quiting? Consider taking advantage of the services offered by the CCSN Retention Office:
The Retention Office will help you come up with practical solutions to any challenges you may encounter and get you connected to the right resources. The mission of the office is to help you stay in school and achieve your dreams for a brighter future. They are here to help you and work with you. Don’t quit CCSN before calling them at 651-2626. |
Responsibility Statement:The student is responsible for her own learning. In the event the student doesn't understand the material or assignment, he should take the initiative to get the help he needs. The instructor is available during lab periods, office hours and by appointment. Tutorial Services, as well as fellow students via the listserv, can provide additional assistance. The student is responsible for communicating with the instructor concerning tardies, absences, missed work, difficulties in understanding the material or assignments and for saving and protecting his own work. |
Illustrator CS3 for Windows and Macintosh:
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickStart Guide, 
Is Online Learning