Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Face to Face Common Syllabus
Summer 2016
GRD 1143 Basic Design
The study of design elements and principles, as well as foundation design including shape, form, and line.
Type of course: Theory/Lab
Credit Hours: 3; Total hours of theory per semester: 30; Total hours of lab for the semester: 45;
Class length - Full Semester
Class days and times: MWF 8:00-10:30am
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor: Brian Caldwell Phone: (918) 293-5076
Office: Visual Communications #100B Email:
Contact: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence during the normal workweek.
Instructor's Office Hours: MW 10:30-11:30am, TR 3:00-4:30pm
F 10:30-11:30am & 12:30-3:00pm
Division Name: Visual Communications Division Main Phone: (918) 293-5050
Required Text, References, and Materials
Texts: Design Basics, 6th Edition by David Lauer and Stephen Pentak
ISBN 0-15-508377-5
Materials: Departmental tools, 2.5” three-ring binder, notebook paper, 8.5x11 sketch pad or loose drawing paper, hot press illustration board, tracing paper. GRD toolkit.
Estimated Cost for Materials: $95.00 (excluding toolkit)
Upon completion of the course, students should:
COURSE OBJECTIVES / ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCYUse the internet, library, publications, books, manuals, etc. to research industry specific terms, practices, techniques, / Final Comprehensive Multi-paneled rendering design Project
Consisting of a multi paneled design project and it’s utilization of strong design concepts & principles, rendering and presentation of the final design piece with supporting paperwork.
Employ field trips and visitations to industry vendors, studios, agencies, museums and exhibits.
Analyze appropriate language specific to the industry.
Employ the foundations of design such as the elements and principles of design.
Employ thumbnails, sketches, layouts, comprehensives, storyboards, illustrations, imagery, photography, typography, copy, logos, design marks, colors, and/or styles.
Develop design concepts and styles appropriate to the idea.
Create unique design solutions suitable for presentation.
Analyze historical art styles/periods and demonstrate their influences on graphic and advertising design.
Apply an understanding of the origins and future of graphic design in Western culture.
Analyze the relationships between design of today and historic design.
Analyze the effects of cultural changes on the graphic design industry.
Display a depth of understanding of the field of graphic design that will assist in critical thinking and creative application.
Demonstrate design ability utilizing artistic, political and cultural information.
Aspects of the competency assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning.
Course Activities
In this course students will:
• Read text and participate in class discussions of readings.
• Participate verbally and by taking notes during in-class activities and demonstrations.
• Keyboard project text.
• Develop and complete projects as assigned by instructor.
• Keep a class notebook that will be graded at midterm and final.
• Design and complete a final project.
Evaluation - Grades will be based on the quality and completion of these tasKS: (NOTE-Please indicate the course specific evaluations)
Performance 20%
(This includes, but is not limited to, attendance, participation in demos, lectures,
assignments, in-class projects, presentations, reports, as well as attitude
and work ethic.)
Projects 50%
Exams 30%
*The student’s grade for the Final Project assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
(Please asterisk the assignment above if utilized for the assessment assignment)
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return time to student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week.
Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects: Normal return time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Unless otherwise specified by your instructor, all assignments will include the student’s name, the assignment sheet, color printout, and the flattened computer file for evaluation. Method of submitting files is determined by the instructor and will be stated with each assignment. Proofread your documents carefully. Each typographic, spelling, or grammatical error will receive a minimum deduction of three points. See page one for value of assignments. Each student is expected to produce original work. Copying assignments, or disks/files will result in zero points for each party involved. Copying assignments or illegal use of software may result in the student being withdrawn from this course. Software is copyrighted and it is illegal to pirate.
Open lab hours are set by the department head and determined each semester. Lab hours available outside class use will be posted for your convenience.
Instructor’s Late Work Policy
Ten percent (10%) of the total possible points for a project will be deducted from the final grade for each day (not including weekends) a deadline is missed. The same deduction will be applied to missing special presentations or demonstrations unless otherwise specified with project instructions. Any work handed in unfinished will be considered incomplete and can be counted as a zero.
The final project will not be accepted after due date specified with project instructions.
COURSE NOTEBOOK
A class notebook will be neatly kept in a three ring binder and divided into sections with tab dividers. Lecture and demonstration information (notes), handouts, graded projects, thumbnails, tests, quizzes, and a morgue file will be kept therein. To serve as a useful tool during your learning process, your notebook should be brought to class daily. Notebooks will be evaluated a minimum of twice within the trimester, once just prior to mid-term and again prior to the end of the semester. The instructor will give the dates for this evaluation. The notebook grades will be awarded based on the completeness and orderliness of the notebook (sectioning and tabs must be used). These notebook grades are valued as part of the performance grade criteria.
TESTING (Tests and quizzes will be given in conjunction with units of study. Tests will only be given at the announced time. Makeup of tests is at the instructor’s discretion based on significant circumstances. The midterm test will only be given during midterm week. The final exam will only be given during final week. Quizzes are given randomly throughout the trimester and may be given at the beginning or end of any class period. Students must be in class and on time to take the quizzes. Quizzes cannot be made up.
COURSE PERFORMANCE
Attendance is important because the skills and assignments in this class are explained to the students with lectures and demonstrations. Assignments are given with demonstrations on how to accomplish them. Often, shortcuts and helpful tips are given on how to get the job done in the most expedient, efficient production manner. Reading material, handouts, or other resource materials are given out at this time. Students are required to take thorough notes on the step-by-step instructions. Lectures and demonstrations missed will not be made up. Participation in the daily class curriculum is a daily grade that will be assessed as part of the Performance criteria.
If students come to class late, it is their responsibility to check in with the instructor at the end of class, or they will be recorded as absent. Students are expected to work appropriately with others, use time effectively, be dependable, and be responsible for and respectful of their own area as well as other students and the school’s property. Students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner and behave professionally at all times. Acceptable performance / behavior will include, but not be limited to, the demonstration of:
· Good work ethic
· Dress and language use appropriate for professional workplace
· Positive attitude
· Wise use of class time
· Working well with others; respecting and not disrupting others
· Regular attendance in class
· Being prepared for class
· Participation in class discussions, demonstrations, and projects
· Accurately following written and verbal instructions
· Meeting deadline schedules
· Leaving your work area neat at the end of class
· Following all computer use and lab rules
Use of Cell phones is not permitted in class. We respectfully request that all cell phones be set to no audible noise and that students not interrupt lectures or demonstrations by leaving class to conduct personal business.
The use of iTunes, iPods, or other individual music players, is not permitted in class except at the permission of the instructor. Lectures and demonstrations will not be repeated and attention in class is necessary to do well.
computer Lab and Classroom Policies
Open lab hours are set by the department head and determined each semester. Lab hours available outside class use will be posted for your convenience.
• No food or drink, even with a lid, is allowed in labs at any time.
• All workstations must be left clean and neat, computers shut down, and chairs pushed up to the table upon leaving the lab.
• Keep printer paper stacked neatly in its proper place next to the printer.
• Only currently enrolled Vis Comm students with proper prerequisites are allowed in the labs. Space in the labs is on a first come first serve basis.
• No disruptive behavior or horseplay in the labs. This includes loud or disruptive music. Treat each other and the equipment with respect.
• If experiencing a computer problem, students are to fill out the pink problem sheets and leave a detailed description of any problem they have in the lab. During open lab times lab monitors are not there to troubleshoot student’s problems during open lab times.
• All Visual Communication building labs will have a stated closing time. Please manage your time so that you are prepared to leave at the appropriate time. NO EXCEPTIONS. All labs may close when there are storms in order to protect equipment.
• Use of the Internet is for academic purposes only. A student needing to work on a project will always take priority. Students are not allowed to play games in the labs. Maturity and discretion is expected of students at all times. Violation of this policy can result in loss of use of the lab or other disciplinary action at the discretion of the Division Chair.
• Students agree to treat the school’s equipment and software with respect at all times. By signing the form (found on the last page of this course outline), the student agrees to act in an ethical manner and not be disruptive to the organization, ownership, and configuration of the computers. This includes, but is not limited to, reconfiguring, hacking, bootlegging of software, and destruction of property.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
As a student of OSUIT, I understand that it is my responsibility to read, abide by and maintain a copy of the syllabi for this course. Syllabi are also available on the OSUIT website.
As a student of OSUIT, I understand that excerpts of portions of my work may be utilized for institutional assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student learning and program improvement. I recognize that every effort will be made to keep this information confidential.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the instructor and request verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, located in the Noble Center for Advancing Technology – NCAT, top floor, and 918-293-4855 to ensure timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. (Fall 2013)
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: (1) Plagiarism: the representation of previously written, published, or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3) Cheating on examinations; (4) Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic materials; (6) Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The OSUIT Student Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior) available online at http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR FACE TO FACE COURSES
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only aids in academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment; therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions: Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at their discretion, may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or department in advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their discretion, may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention