Graphic Design II - VI

Course Objectives: Students taking this course will:

Course Requirements and Grading:

60%: Projects/Process Books/Critiques

• Projects from this course will be a direct reflection of in-class lectures and tutorials. Students will receive a project sheet stating all required components for successful completion of the project. Students will present their projects in a professional manner by intelligently explaining their work. The class will participate in a critique of each other’s work in order to receive feedback that will enhance the student’s work
• Students will also submit a process book to accompany all projects. The process book will show significant exploration into subject matter and will be properly labeled.
• Missing critique on project submission date will result in 5 points deducted from projects grade *if project was submitted early.
• Students are required to submit projects prior to due date if they are going to be absent from class on that date. Absences on these days are not recommended. Projects will not be accepted after due date.
• Students are to be on time to class and ready to present on project due dates. Students more than 15 minutes late on project due dates are considered absent and their work will not be accepted.

10%: Final Portfolio

• Students will take notes from in-class critiques and keep their grading sheet. Prior to the end of the semester, students will make the appropriate changes to their projects. This is the student’s opportunity to change or improve class projects. A handout with specific requirements for the final portfolio will be provided to the students.
• Every year the art department has the honor of submitting work to a juried student show in the Juanita Harvey Gallery. As a student in the course, you are required to submit one of your projects framed and labeled to your professor on the designated due date. This requirement is part of your Final Portfolio grade. Detailed instructions and a list of required materials will be provided to you by your professor.

5%: Design Journal/Readings/Class Participation

• Students are required to keep a design journal, write notes on provided readings, and be an active participant in class. A hand out of design journal requirements will be provided for the student.

15%: Tutorials

• Take home tutorials will be assigned to the students. Students are required to complete these tutorials successfully and to save the supporting files according to instructor’s directions. Tutorials will be checked at the beginning of class.

5%: Midterm Quiz

• A midterm quiz will cover materials from the first half of the semester.

5%: Final Comprehensive Exam

• A final exam will be given that will cover all materials from the entire semester. An in-class study session will be provided to the students.

Grading Scale: A=90 to 100, B= 80 to 89, C= 70 to 79, D= 60 to 69, F= below 60

A= Superior work. Excellent development in skill, exploration and expression.

B= Above average development in skill; exploration and expression.

C= Average work. Meeting the assignment requirements. Recommend greater

need for study in academic comprehension and technical skills.

D= Below average performance. Requires greater study to improve academic

understanding, perceptual and technical skills.

F= Performance indicates little or no progress in academic understanding, perceptual and technical skills. Quality of work not on level of necessary time and study. Showing little willingness or effort to improve skills.   

Projects/Critiques

• Missing critique on project submission date will result in 5 points deducted from projects grade *if submitted early.
• Students are required to submit projects prior to due date if they are going to be absent from class on that date. Absences on these days are not recommended. Projects will not be accepted after due date.

Readings

• If a class reading is due, students will have the opportunity to write a one-page paper on the reading that includes the student’s reaction to the reading.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is vital to the success of a student in a studio class. Students are allowed 3 ABSENCES. The student is responsible for using these absences at their own discretion. No explanations for absences are required. Following the 3rd absence, the student’s final grade will be deducted by 5% for each subsequent absence. Attendance is required for the full class period. Missing more than fifteen minutes of class is considered an absence, leaving early from class is also considered an absence. Students arriving late but before the 15-minute cut off will be marked LATE.  Three LATE marks equal 1 absence.

Health and Safety: Department of Art will endeavor to comply with the intent of state laws or acts and the University Health and Safety Program in an effort to maintain a safe academic and working environment.

Academic Dishonesty: It is very important that submitted work, to be graded, be representative of your own design and execution.  These standards, at the minimum, require that you never present the work of others as your own.  Misrepresentation can result with a course grade of "F" given for academic dishonesty.

Classroom Conduct: All students will be expected to act in a manner consistent with the academic goals of the course; that is, any behavior detrimental to the learning experience of the group will not be tolerated. Please see the Student Handbook for standards of conduct.

Class critiques will be conducted in a professional and respectful manner. The goal of critiques is for the student to share their creative process and receive feedback from their peers.

All electronic devices must be turned off and stowed away before entering the classroom.  Cell phone disruptions will not be tolerated and will result in student’s immediate dismissal from class and they will be counted as absent. Students will be able to use their cell phones during their designated break outside of the classroom.

Special Needs: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information that needs sharing, or if you require special accommodations in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with the professor as soon as possible.

Student-Privacy: Federal privacy law prohibits the instructor from releasing information about students to certain parties outside the university without the signed consent of the student. Thus, in most cases the professor will not discuss students’ academic progress or other matters with their parents. Please do not have them call. Regardless of these important legal considerations, the professor’s general policy is to communicate with the students, not their parents, even when a student has signed a consent form. College students are adults and are expected to behave accordingly.

Social Justice: Social justice is one of Midwestern State University’s stated core values, and I consider the classroom to be a place where students will be treated with respect as human beings, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Moreover, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided the students can agree to disagree. It is my expectation that ALL students be able to consider the classroom a safe environment.

Visual Arts Computer Lab:

• Always sign in to open lab time in the binder provided.
• Students are NOT allowed to have food or drinks inside the lab. This includes during open lab hours.
• Students are to keep the lab neat and orderly.
• Students are to behave as adults and to be respectful during open lab hours. Use headphones when listening to music and keep the noise level down.
• Printing is limited to only work done for the Art Department. Printing is to be done only when necessary.
• If a print job is not printing;
• Check if the printer is jammed, out of ink, or out of paper.
• If the student cannot fix the problem, email the instructor or seek help within the lab.
• DO NOT mindlessly hit reprint or try to fix something that you are not qualified to do so.
• Monitors/Faculty/Staff are aware of these rules and have the authority to dismiss students that are non-observant of the policies and procedures set forth.