COLLEGE: MissionSUBJECT (DISCIPLINE) NAME):MultimediaCOURSE NUMBER:220

Los Angeles Community College District

COURSE OUTLINE

(Replaces PNCR and Course Outline)

Section I: BasicCourse Information

OUTLINE STATUS:

1.COLLEGE:

2.SUBJECT (DISCIPLINE) NAME[1]):Multimedia

(40 characters, no abbreviations

3.COURSE NUMBER: 220

4.COURSE TITLE: Illustration for Multimedia

5.UNITS: 3

6.CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION -- Provide a description of the course, including an overview of the topics covered:(limit of forty words)

Illustration techniques for commercial and graphic applications, such as logo design, character development, cover art and storyboards. The communication of original ideas through the use of various art media is emphasized.
  1. CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION -- Provide a brief description of the course, including an overview of the topics covered:(limit of forty words, description must match the above)

Illustration techniques for commercial and graphic applications, such as logo design, character development, cover art and storyboards. The communication of original ideas through the use of various art media is emphasized.
  1. INITIALCOLLEGE APPROVAL DATE: 03/03
  1. UPDATES (check all applicable boxes) – Identify the area(s) being updated/changed from the current course
    outline that is on file in Academic Affairs:

Content/Objectives Course Title / Unit Value

Prerequisite / Corequisite / AdvisoryDistrictwide Course Attributes

Other (describe)Course Description

  1. CLASS HOURS:

“Standard Hours” per Week (based on 18 weeks) / Total Hours per Term (hrs per week x 18) / Units
Lecture: / 2.00 / 36.00 / 2.00
Lab/activity (w/ homework): / 2.00 / 36.00 / 1.00
Lab/activity (w/o homework):
Total: / 4.00 / 72.00 / 3

Note: The Carnegie Rule and Title 5, section 55002 sets forth the following minimum standards: 1 unit = 1 hour lecture per week, 2 hours homework per week; OR 2 hours per week of lab with homework; OR 3 hours of lab per week without homework. The hours per week are based on a standard 18-week calendar. Lecture also includes discussion and/or demonstration hours, laboratory includes activity and/or studio hours.

  1. PREREQUISITES, COREQUISITES, ADVISORIES ON RECOMMENDED PREPARATION, and LIMITATION ON ENROLLMENT

Note:The LACCD’s Policy on Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories requires that the curriculum committee take a separate action verifying that a course’s prerequisite, corequisite or advisory is an “appropriate and rational measure of a student’s readiness to enter the course or program” and that the prerequisite, corequisite or advisory meets the level of scrutiny delineated in the policy.

.Prerequisites: (If Yes, complete information below)

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.Corequisite: (If Yes, complete information below)

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  1. REPETITIONS --Number of times course may be repeated for credit (three maximum): 3(see: Section V, #9)
  1. OTHER LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENT(see Title 5, Section 58106 and Board Rule 6803 for policy on allowable limitations. Other appropriate statutory or regulatory requirements may also apply):

None

Section II: Course Content and Objectives

  1. COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:

COURSE CONTENT AND SCOPE –Lecture:
If applicable, outline the topics included in the lecture portion of the course (outline reflects course description, all topics covered in class). / Hours per topic / COURSE OBJECTIVES - Lecture (If applicable):
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to… (Use action verbs – see Bloom’s Taxonomy below for “action verbs requiring cognitive outcomes.”)
1. Vocabulary/Terminology
a. Elements and Principles of Design
2. Generating Concepts through Brain Storming
a. Creating a List of Ideas and Word Associations
b. Thumbnailing and Storyboarding
3. Logo Design: Logo Theory
a. Animate Objects
b. Inanimate Objects
4. Artists and Illustrators
a. Artists and Illustrators such as Edward Hopper, Edward Gorey and Norman Rockwell.
5. Materials and Techniques
a. Black and White
b. Color Applications: Marker and Color Pencil
6. Presentation
a. Scanning and use of Photoshop and Illustrator
b. Folding Techniques
7. Society and Illustration, Media Ethics and Appropriation.
8. Critique
a. Verbal
b. Written / 3
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
4.5
3
4.5 / 1. a. Utilize the vocabulary associated with Illustration techniques and concepts. Apply the Elements and Principles of Design to a Project.
2. Develop original ideas for illustration using various brainstorming techniques such as word associations, thumbnailing and storyboarding.
3. Research, plan and design a logo.
4. Analyze the work of various artists/illustrators in verbal and written formats. Compare and contrast works by artists and designers, analyze the purpose of each work in relation to visual communication.
5. Experiment with various materials and related techniques as related to specific art madia.
6. a. Present portfolio quality work through the use of scanning and importing into Photoshop or
Illustrator.
b. Apply folding techniques to a project.
7. Question the relationship between society and Illustration. Identify Media Ethics and Appropriation.
8. Verbally analyze and appraise work of peer group using art and design specific terminology. In written format compare and contrast works by artists and designers, analyze the purpose of each work in relation to visual communication.
Total Lecture hours* / 36
COURSE CONTENT AND SCOPE -- Laboratory:
If applicable, outline the topics included in the laboratory portion of the course (outline reflects course description, all topics covered in class). / Hours per Topic / COURSE OBJECTIVES - Laboratory (If applicable):
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to… (Use action verbs – see Bloom’s Taxonomy below for “action verbs requiring cognitive outcomes.”)[2]
1. Logo design
2. Illustrate a Moscot
3. Cover Design
4. Movie Storyboard
5. CD Face and Sleeve Design / 7
7
7
7
8 / 1. Design a logo in black and white that represents a company or business. Problem solve by drawing thumbnails for five different ideas. Scan, print and present on photo quality paper.
2. Select an object to animate into a mascot. Develop three different mascot concepts. Design each Mascot to present a distinct personality. Complete the illustration with color pencils or markers.
3. Design a Cover for a Video Game, Popular Magazine or Children’s Book. Illustrate by hand, scan and present on photo quality paper.
5. Develop a movie concept and draw in color by hand six cells for a movie storyboard. Use Photoshop or Illustrator to further draw and or perfect the work after the hand drawn illustration is scanned.
5. Create a CD Design by selecting a folding templates or creating your own design.
Illustrate concepts on each folded panel, front/back & inside/outside.
Total Lab hours* / 36

*Total lecture and laboratory hours (which include the final examination) must equal totals on page 1.

Bloom’s Taxonomy

simple skills <------> complex skills
Critical Thinking
Knowledge
define
repeat
record
list
recall
name
relate
underline
/ Comprehension
translate
restate
discuss
describe
recognize
explain
express
identify
locate
report
review
tell
/ Application
interpret
apply
employ
use
demonstrate
dramatize
practice
illustrate
operate
schedule
shop
sketch
/ Analysis
distinguish
analyze
differentiate
appraise
calculate
experiment
test
compare
contrast
criticize
diagram
inspect
debate
inventory
question
relate
solve
examine
categorize / Synthesis
compose
plan
propose
design
formulate
arrange
assemble
collect
construct
create
set up
organize
prepare / Evaluation
judge
appraise
evaluate
rate
compare
value
revise
score
select
choose
assess
estimate
measure
  1. REQUIRED TEXTS:

Provide a representative list of textbooks and other required reading; include author, title and date of publication:

Exploring Illustration (Design Exploration Series) (Paperback)
by Michael Fleishman (Author) Cengage Delmar Learning; 1 edition (November
3, 2003) ISBN-10: 1401826210
  1. SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS:

Reading assignments may include, but are not limited to the following:

100 most popular picture book authors and illustrators [electronic
resource] : biographical sketches and bibliographies, McElmeel, Sharron L. Libraries Unlimited, 2000.
Edward Hopper, the complete prints, Hopper, Edward, 1882-1967. Norton, c1979.
Norman Rockwell : pictures for the American people, Hennessey, Maureen Hart. High Museum of Art ; c1999
Illusive: Contemporary Illustration And Its Context (Hardcover)
by Robert Klanten (Editor), Hendrik Hellige (Editor) Gestalten Verlag; 4th
edition (January 1, 2007) ISBN-10: 3899550854
Illustrations Now! (Paperback)
by Julius Wiedemann (Editor) Taschen (September 30, 2005) ISBN-10:
3822840335
The Big Book of Illustration Ideas (Big Book) (Paperback)
by Roger Walton (Author) Collins Design; New Ed edition (March 28, 2006)
ISBN-10: 0060852615
Bologna Annual 2006 (Bologna Annual. Illustrators of Children's Books)
(Paperback)
by Bologna International Selection Jury (Editor), Various (Illustrator)
Minedition (January 11, 2007) ISBN-10: 0698400518
Exploring Illustration (Design Exploration Series) (Paperback)
by Michael Fleishman (Author) Cengage Delmar Learning; 1 edition (November
3, 2003) ISBN-10: 1401826210
All About Techniques in Illustration (Hardcover)
by Parramon's Editorial Team (Author), Parramón's Editorial Team (Author)
Barron's Educational Series (May 1, 2001) ISBN-10: 0764153617
Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel: Everything You Need to Know
to Create Great Graphic Works (Paperback)
by Mike Chinn (Author) Barron's Educational Series (August 19, 2004)
ISBN-10: 0764127888
Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication
(Paperback) by Martin Salisbury (Author) Barron's Educational Series (July
23, 2004) ISBN-10: 0764127179 Writing a Treatment for a TV Commercial
  1. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:

Title 5, section 55002 requires grades to be “based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of essays or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.” Writing assignments in this course may include, but are not limited to the following:

Research two illustrators in the Library or on the Internet. Analyze the styles used, include historical context, compare and contrast use of images in written format. Include introduction, descriptions in the body of the paragraph and conclusion.
  1. REPRESENTATIVE OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS:

Out of class assignments may include, but are not limited to the following:

Research Homework for Project Two: LA Mission College Mascot
• Bring in three objects for a still life. You will be drawing during class. Objects should have interesting shapes/ forms and colors.
• Bring in an example of a good mascot illustration and a bad mascot illustration
• Have typed on one sheet of 11x8.5” paper three different mascot concepts. Each concept needs to have a brief description of why it would be a good mascot. Very important, for this assignment Mascots may not be an animal or person or insect, instead I want you to use inanimate objects or ideas or occurrences or forms of nature and bring them to life as a character.
Example:
1. LA Mission College Coffee Mugs.
The Coffee Mugs would be an excellent mascot because it implies a powerful alert jolt. It’s hot. Opponents could be scalded or washed away. The color of black coffee is intimidating like midnight.
  1. REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING:

Title 5, section 55002(a) requires that a degree-applicable course have a level of rigor that includes “critical thinking and the understanding and application of concepts determined by the curriculum committee to be at college level”. Critical thinking may include, but is not limited to analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Provide examples of assignments that demonstrate critical thinking.

Project Four: Currency Note illustration
Draw in color by hand, then scan for final presentation (you may manipulate the scanned image in Photoshop and or Illustrator) your own currency note. It must have your Logo Design from Project #1 on it.
Tips: To include finer detail you may want to draw larger than actual size and then scan and print smaller. Tracing paper can really help you to include photographic images. Photographic images may be hand traced traced and hand drawn and then later scanned, however directly scanning photographs to layer into you illustration is strongly discouraged.
Please consider the following:
•How does money represent a nation or union?
•Is your money serious or fun?
•Is the most important illustration for a nation?
•How important is detail?
•How is your money unique?
•Are there images of patterns, people or places?
•Is this currency for an existing state or will you create a fictional environment for your money or something else?
•What is the size and why?
•How do the front and back sides of the note relate?
•Are there historical themes or keys figures or images?
•What about color, language, font, and a numeric system?
The final scanned and printed out illustration (one page for the front and one page for the back) and all color hand drawings leading up to the final are due Monday April 9 at the beginning of class.
  1. METHODS OF EVALUATION:

Title 5, section 55002 requires grades to be “based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.” Methods of evaluation may include, but are not limited to the following (please note that evaluation should measure the outcomes detailed “Course Objectives” at the beginning of Section II):

Standardized Tests / Criterion Reference Tests
Observance Record of Student
Performance / Homework
Essays/Essay Test Midterm / Written Compositions
Laboratory Reports / Oral Presentations
Term Papers, Projects, Reports / Class Participation
Problem –solving Exercises / Skills Demonstrations
Final Exam
Other (specify): / Portfolio
  1. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to the following:

Lecture

Discussion

Laboratory

Activity

Field Experience

Independent Study

Other (explain)

  1. SUPPLIES:

List the supplies the student must provide.

one ream of plain white paper
one file folder for each project
photo quality printing paper
one pad of tracing paper
USB drive
four sheets of white 24x18 inch card stock
ten Full Sheet Labels, 8 1/2" X 11 office supply store item
A few CD printer labels
x-acto knife and blades, at least ten extra blades
cutting matt for x-acto
one role making tape
one portfolio to keep all your finished projects (can be made out of card board)
one set of 12 color pencils
ultra fine point Shapie brand marker
black ball point pen
one set of 12 markers double sided brands Copic Ciao Markers, Prismacolor, Graphic Art Markers or something similar
white eraser,
kneaded eraser
eraser shield
white out/ correction fluid
one metal ruler 12” is OK 18” prefered
  1. COMPUTER COMPETENCY:

If applicable, explain how computer competency is included in the course.

Written papers must be typed on a computer.
  1. INFORMATION COMPETENCY:

Information competency is the ability to find, evaluate use, and communicate information in all its various formats. It combines aspects of library literacy, research methods and technological literacy. Information competency includes consideration of the ethical and legal implications and requires the application of both critical thinking and communications skills. If applicable, explain how information competency is included in the course.

Students research art movements and download/copy images from web, and printed materials from Library. Students are asked to consider the source of the information and copyright infringment when using images from web or printed media.
  1. DIVERSITY:

If applicable, explain how diversity (e.g., cultural, gender, etc.) is included in the course.

Course does not meet requirement.

13.SCANS COMPETENCIES (required for all courses with vocational TOP Codes; recommended for all courses):

SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Necessary Skills) are skills the Department of Labor identified, in consultation with business and industry leaders, which reflect the skills necessary for success in the workplace. Check the appropriate boxes to indicate the areas where students will develop the following skills (please note that all SCANS competencies do not apply to all courses):

RESOURCES

Managing Time: Selecting relevant goal-related activities, ranking them in order of importance, allocating time to activities, and understanding, preparing and following schedules.

Managing Money: Using or preparing budgets, including making cost and revenue forecasts; keeping detailed records to track budget performance, and making appropriate adjustments.

Managing Material and Facility Resources: Acquiring, storing, allocating, and distributing materials, supplies, parts, equipment, space or final products in order to make the best use of them.

INTERPERSONAL

Participating as Member of a Team: Working cooperatively with others and contributing to group’s efforts with ideas, suggestions and effort.

Teaching Others New Skills: Helping others learn needed knowledge and skills.

Exercising Leadership: Communicating thoughts, feelings, and ideas to justify a position, encouraging, persuading, convincing or otherwise motivating an individual or group, including responsibly challenging existing procedures, policies or authority.

Negotiating: Working toward agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving divergent interests.

Working with Cultural Diversity: Working well with men and women and with people from a variety of ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds.

INFORMATION

Acquiring and Evaluating Information: Identifying a need for data, obtaining the data from existing sources or creating them, and evaluating their relevance and accuracy.

Organizing and Maintaining Information: Organizing, processing and maintaining written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic fashion.

Interpreting and Communicating Information: Selecting and analyzing information and communicating the results of others, using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multimedia methods.

Using Computers to Process Information: Employing computers to acquire, organize, analyze and communicate information.