55B/C Course Overview: ONline/face-to-face (Hybrid) Winter '10

The combined 55B and C courses are a continuation of the analysis and interpretation of the elements of design as applied to the practice of visual communication. The 55C students will analyze methods in production design, type selection, and type specification in relation to current computer pre-press technologies and the WWW. Both the 55B's and 55C's will complete the same projects listed at left. Emphasis is placed on styles in graphic design, materials and forms of communication, and the changing role of artists and designers brought about by the use of electronic technology. The 55B/C's will integrate the computer as a tool to realize design solutions and will begin with a Web Site Design project.

Format & Requirements:

•	Lecture/Discussion: Usually at the beginning of the period on Mondays. This will include pertinent technical and perceptual information. Aside from project demos. and lectures, all of the materials and information is provided online on this web site.
•	Projects: There are 4 required projects for both sections. Lecture/discussion is usually at the beginning of the period during face to face meetings. This is followed by a discussion/critique at the beginning of the period in which the assignment is due. Each assignment is designed to put you in touch with an important design concept, therefore it is crucial that you turn in all assignments on time. Due dates are important in all design disciplines. Late projects are accepted and will be graded down accordingly. Normally one point, which is equal to one letter grade. A missing assignment at the end of the quarter will affect the final grade by one letter grade. 55C's will be asked to download and print certain .pdf study files for the production techniques section.
•	Grading: Will be based on the following: A. Completion of and ability to solve projects with creativity and originality. B. The instructor's best judgment of project content and craftsmanship.
•	Grading procedure: 10=A, 9+=A-, 9=B+, 8=B, 7=C, 6=D. You will also need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the .pdf documents provided. Go to the downloads page for more information.

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.

Materials: (As needed. You should have these to create your presentations)

• USB thumb drive or Zip disks. (as needed)
• Pair of scissors.
• Rubber Cement and a Rubber Cement pick-up.
• Pencil assortment: 2H, 4B, 2B.
• #1-ST X-Acto Knife and a packet of #11 blades.
• T-Square (Metal).
• Triangle, 30/60 -10".
• 18" Steel ruler with cork or rubber back.
• 9" x 12" Pad of tracing paper.
• 45 right triangle-10" (minimum).
• Masking Tape 3/4" (minimum).
• Erasers (Staedler Mars, Pink Pearl, Magic Rub).

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.

Texts:

There is no required text for this course. All of the information and materials for this course are contained on this web site and in the .pdf downloads.