Christian Brothers University
ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING
ART 315 – A ● MW 9:30am - 10:45am ● F 9:30am - 10:45am ●
Buckman Hall Room # 360
Office: Rosa Deal Rm # 124 ● Office Phone: (901) 321-3350
Office Hours: Office Hours: M W 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Hours: F 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Professor: Nicholas Peña
E-mail: npena@cbu.edu
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of ART 314; throughout the semester students will build on the knowledge gained during Beginning Digital Imaging. Emphasis will be on learning technical skills for InDesign, digital photography, conceptual building exercises, developing a critical eye, preparing digital images and text for layout, exploring a theme in artwork, and essential design.
Course Objectives:
Demonstrate a strong understanding and use of InDesign
Demonstrate a strong understanding and use of digital camera controls
Demonstrate the ability to critique image and text-based work
Create and manipulate channels, layers, selections, and masks
Apply color management for the digital workflow
Choose appropriate image input methods
Select appropriate software application(s) for a given project
Plan and sequence image acquisition workflow
Determine proper pixel resolution for desired image output and prepare that image for output to a printer.
Demonstrate management of color, tone, and value from image input through final output
Create a body of design work that explores a cohesive theme
Command an understanding of page layout and design
Students will provide the following
Materials
• Removable Flash Drive and a Digital Camera (at least 10 megapixels)
Attendance:
Attendance is one of the more important components of a successful class and studio practice. In this class “excessive absences” are defined as missing more than three classes. After the third missed class each absence that follows will start to decrease your overall grade. For example, after the first three absences, every additional absence will drop your letter grade one full scale; 6 absences is an automatic drop from the class with a failing grade. If you are tardy 3 times, it will equal 1 absence. Missing more than 30 minutes of a class at the beginning or at the end will be considered an absence. If you have trouble attending class, please discuss your problems privately with me after class.
Medical or personal problems will be excused but only with acceptable documentation. All missed activities and work will need to be made-up outside of class. You are responsible for the information missed by an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain class notes from fellow students (if they are so kind) to find out what was missed.
Important Dates
| SEMESTER 2 (Spring 2020) | |
| January 4, Saturday | First Day of Classes |
| January 10, Friday | Last Day to Add/Drop Courses |
| January 20, Monday | Martin Luther King Day Holiday |
| February 28, Friday | Last Day to Remove "I" Grades |
| March 2, Monday | Mid-Term Grades Due 10:00 a.m. |
| March 2-6, Mon-Fri | Spring Break |
| March 19, Thursday | Last Day to Withdraw from Courses |
| April 9-13, Thurs-Mon | Easter Holiday |
| April 27, Monday | Last Day of Classes |
| April 28, Tuesday | Study Day |
| April 29-May 4, Wed-Mon | Final Exams |
| May 5, Tuesday | Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. |
| May 9, Saturday | Commencement |
Class Policy
This course is a studio situation, which will contain lectures, demonstrations, and time to work in class at every level of project development. From thumbnails to finished projects, you are expected to work on assigned problems in class and in the lab. You are expected to spend a substantial amount of time outside of class to produce the highest-level design solution for any given assignment. To receive credit for the class you must complete all assignments and participate in all discussions and critiques. If you miss more than six sessions you will not receive credit (we will be going through technical information very quickly - if you miss even one session you will be at a huge disadvantage). If you show up to a lab or workday without things to work on it will count as an absence. If you show up to a discussion without having done the readings it will count as an absence. If you show up to a critique without work or show up, but don't take part in the critique, it will count as a late. I will be starting the class at 9:30 sharp. If you are late 3 times it will count as one absence. Attendance will be taken every morning.
Other Class Policies:
- Turn cell phones off or on silent mode. If your cell phones, laptops, or other devices become a distraction to the other students you will be asked to leave class and be counted absent.
- There is no eating or drinking in class. NO GUESTS ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. This is a CBU policy.
- Do not leave class early. This will result in an unexcused absence for the day.
- Treat fellow students with respect.
- Do not disrupt the class.
- If you have already planned to have absences (i.e. vacations, weddings) prior to taking this class, please inform me of these dates ASAP.
Grading Opportunities
Each exercise will be given a numbered grade during the quarter. The grade will be established based on the following: 5 projects = 50% Sketchbook Assignments = 20% In-Class Exercises = 5% Final Project = 25% Totaling 100%
Remember that a “C” means average. If you want your grade to reflect excellence, your work must be excellent in every respect. Your evaluation for the course will be based on assignment grades plus your overall willingness to learn, participation in class discussions and critiques, ability to meet deadlines, presentation of work, attendance.
Deadlines
All project specifics, as well as deadlines, are given at the time the project is assigned. These requirements will be major factors in the grading of each assignment; you must adhere to these specifics as you would in business. This class simulates the real world and the real world does not tolerate misinformation or missing deadlines. All project work is due at the beginning of each class on the due date.
Academic Honesty
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, administrative staff, and fellow students. In speaking with members of the school community, students must give an accurate representation of the facts at hand. In-class assignments, students must submit work that fairly and accurately reflects their level of accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the student’s own effort is considered dishonest. Students may not submit the same work for more than one class. A student may be suspended or expelled for academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding the policy on academic honesty
NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED!
Projects not ready for final presentation at the start of class will be considered “unfinished” and graded accordingly. All project work must be submitted–even if it is unfinished—at the deadline. Failure to submit a project will receive a zero for that project.
Grading Scales
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59-0
College-wide Policies
All school policies also apply to this course as explained in your Student Handbook as well as the policies outlined in this document.
Conferences
Individual Meetings with students will be held around Mid-Term week to discuss progress.
Extra Help/Study Sessions
Most weekdays I will be available during office hours. If you would like to meet at another time please email an appointment.
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy:
Christian Brothers University admits students of any race, age, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the programs and activities of the University with the rights and privileges generally accorded to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other University-administered programs.
Students with Special Needs
Students with documented disabilities who may need classroom academic adjustments or auxiliary aids and services are required to register with Karen Conway Dean of Students, Disability Services, Thomas Student Center, 901-321-3536, www.cbu.edu/studentlife/disability
Tips for success:
• Come to class. It makes or breaks your grade.
• Get a thumb drive!!!!
• Back up your data after every change Save multiple versions and store them in multiple locations. You don’t want to lose 30 hours of work because you never backed your files up.
• Manage your time. The assignments take a considerable amount of time to complete. Space out your time, and never leave it to the night before.
• Be creative and have fun!
The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus and will notify the students in a timely manner.
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