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Graphic Design I

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Course Description

This course introduces the fundamental principles of graphic design, including composition, color, typography and related concepts, within a technical environment. Students develop visual problem-solving skills as they relate to specific examples and projects. The history and development of the graphic design profession will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of graphic design.
2. Employ technical skills needed to create design projects that communicate ideas.
3. Research, identify, and apply key aspects of graphic design.
4. Use appropriate terminology to describe graphic design techniques and processes through illustration and computer skills.
5. Illustrate creative thinking to solve a variety of design problems.
6. Explore professional opportunities in the field of graphic design.
7. Select and apply typography that supports and enhances individual design projects.
8. Examine, discuss, and critique artwork, with reference to the historical, social, and cultural context and how it has promoted social change.
9. Analyze the impact of global and/or cultural diversity on the development of design communications.
10. Create and display a portfolio of graphic design projects.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

If you choose to use Photoshop AI generated images this is the criteria for the use of AI in this course.

1. You must submit your own chosen images to use in the AI composition.

2. You must document all images used in the AI composition with Photoshop Contact Sheet 11. This must have all the images of every photograph and of every web image that you have used in your AI design.

3. You must document all images used in a Microsoft Word file format with the associated website and documentation information about the origin of the images. Even your own personal images must be documented.

4. You can only use a portion of the AI computer generated composition in your final design. You can select portions of the AI composition, but you must blend that image into the design using other chosen images. You must use Photoshops blending techniques and color adjustments in the final composition.

5. You cannot use the AI generated full image as your final designs for any assignments.

Methods

• Weekly Discussion in Canvas
• PowerPoint presentations with PowerPoint Questions to answer.
• Group critique, and individual critiques.
• Computer exploration of Photoshop CS
• Mid-term and final exams
• Weekly design projects. (Posters, ads, design problem to solve).
• Reference material for all material covered.

Evaluation Criteria

Work Evaluated On:

Assignments will be graded through a rubric that will spell out specific points that correlate to the specific project. In general the evaluation depends on:

Quality of artwork to:

Must be of a finished quality

Must show concern for esthetics

Must express content

Must exhibit the individual's creativity

Student Approach to Work

Participation in discussions and discussion critiques

Respect for members of class especially during critiques

Contribution to discussion

Assignment Specifications:

Adherence to individual assignment criteria

Correct analysis of design problem and execution of specific guidelines

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Participation in this course is worth 25% of your final grade. Your participation will be graded upon the quality and quantity of your responses to the other students. You will be required to respond to 2 of your classmates’ remarks each week.

1. Full credit for participation: Post your initial response in discussions within the required time. Respond to two other studentswithin the required time.
2. Stay on topic and responding to the topic.Ask questions to engage another student.
3. Check the due dates and time:This class is scheduled for Tuesdays. To give you enough time to place your initial response and comment on other classmates’ responses I will be posting the discussion on Fridays except for the first class which will be posted on Tuesday May 20th.The first weeks discussion will be due by Sunday May 25th. After the first week the discussion first responce will be due bymidnight every Tuesdays. Late initial responses will have a reduced grade of 10% for each day late. Responses to the 2 students are due at the end of the week by Friday midnight. Late responses will have a reduced grade of 10% for each day late. Grade point for discussions is 20/20 points. Discussions open on Friday before the class date. The discussion will close at midnight on Sundays.
4. You may want to check back into the discussion during the first few days to follow up on some of the questions that your classmates might have posted.
5. For an excused absence from discussion,you must email me why you are not participating in classbefore the classdate which is always Tuesdays. Without an email as to why you cannot participate it will be considered an unexcused absence. Two unexcusedabsences from discussions will result in a failing grade for this course.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Participation in this course is worth 25% of your final grade. Your participation will be graded upon the quality and quantity of your responses to the other students. You will be required to respond to 2 of your classmates’ remarks each week.

1. Full credit for participation: Post your initial response in discussions within the required time. Respond to two other studentswithin the required time.
2. Stay on topic and responding to the topic.Ask questions to engage another student.
3. Check the due dates and time:This class is scheduled for Tuesdays. To give you enough time to place your initial response and comment on other classmates’ responses I will be posting the discussion on Fridays except for the first class which will be posted on Tuesday May 20th.The first weeks discussion will be due by Sunday May 25th. After the first week the discussion first responce will be due bymidnight every Tuesdays. Late initial responses will have a reduced grade of 10% for each day late. Responses to the 2 students are due at the end of the week by Friday midnight. Late responses will have a reduced grade of 10% for each day late. Grade point for discussions is 20/20 points. Discussions open on Friday before the class date. The discussion will close at midnight on Sundays.
4. You may want to check back into the discussion during the first few days to follow up on some of the questions that your classmates might have posted.
5. For an excused absence from discussion,you must email me why you are not participating in classbefore the classdate which is always Tuesdays. Without an email as to why you cannot participate it will be considered an unexcused absence. Two unexcusedabsences from discussions will result in a failing grade for this course.

Keep in mind that “I agree!” or “Good point!” are not considered substantive replies to your peers. Replies demonstrate your attention to the initial post topic and willingness to engage in discussion with your peers.Reference the discussions attached discussion rubrics, so you are aware of the quality responses that is required.

Late Work Policy

This course is cumulative. What you will be learning in previous weeks is used in your next week’s assignment. It’s important to keep up with your assignments and not fall behind.

• Unless you have emailed me before the assignment due datewith your reasons for not completing your assignment your grade will be reduced by 10 percentage points for each day that it is late. An example would be if your work was excellent and deserved 100%, but it was handed in unexcused 3 days late, the grade will be 70%. Assignment not submitted in will receive a 0.

• Check to make sure you have uploaded all the assignment files that are due.If you are missing files, or you have uploaded the incorrect files, I will mark them as late.

It is important that we communicate with one another. Email me atcln11150@ccv.vsc.edu or call me on my cell at 802-999-6922. I check my email Monday through Friday in the morning so I can assist with any problems that might occur. I accept calls during 11:00 am and 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. If these hours do not work with your schedule, then you can email me and we can set up a time that is convenient for you. I want to help you achieve your personal and academic goals in this class and I am available to help.

Assignment due dates:

Discussion: First thing to complete each week. The initial response is due on Tuesdays by midnight of the week’s class. Replies to 2 students are always due by Friday. If late there is a reduced grade of 10% each day late.

In class assignments are alwaysdue on Fridays by midnight.

Homeworkis always due on Tuesdays of the following class week.. If late the grade will be reduced by 10% each day it is late.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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