Intro. Visual Technology

• Arts 53B Syllabus: Spring '10 •

Course Overview:
This ONline (hybrid) course will further develop an awareness to the computer as an effective and important mode of communication used by artists and designers today. Students must have completed Arts 53A or the equivalent to take this course.
Please see me if you have concerns.

The computer should be viewed as an adjunct to basic hand skills in the creation of fine art and graphic design projects and not an end in itself. It can help you preview your ideas, and in many ways help you realize your projects more efficiently. We will be using Adobe Photoshop exclusively in this course. The primary emphasis of this course will be exploring the creative potential of Adobe Photoshop.

Format & Requirements:

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Discussion:
Usually at the beginning of the period on certain Mondays online (see Course Schedule page link at left). This will include pertinent technical and perceptual information. All of the course information and tutorials are provided online on this web site.

• Projects:
All of the projects listed at left have online tutorials. Since we are online most of the time, projects can be completed at home and turned in during lab. time. See the Course Schedule page link at left.

• Grading:
Will be based on the following:
Successful completion of the 4 projects listed at left.

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Grading procedure:
10=A, 9+=A-, 9=B+, 8=B, 7=C, 6=D.

MessageBoard:

Specific messages, important due dates and FAQ's will be put up on the MessageBoard and Course Schedule pages (see links at left). Check in frequently to receive updated information.

Lab Access:

You will have lab access at De Anza during scheduled class time and posted hours in AT101. Face-to-Face meetings are posted on the MessageBoard page at left. Check in frequently for updates and answers to FAQ's.