12/21/2024 7:48:29 AM	APGR 52A Course Outline as of Fall 2002	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APGR 52A	Title:  INTRO CMPTR BSD DESIGN
Full Title:  Introduction to Computer Based Design
Last Reviewed:2/11/2002

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	43.75
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	1.50		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	26.25
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  87.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  APGR 91

Catalog Description:

A basic course in micro computer operations specific to the graphic design field.  Emphasis is placed on design, computer skills on the Macintosh platform using graphics software packages, dealing with type in a professional manner, graphic imaging and digital print production.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

A basic course in micro computer operations specific to the graphic design field.  Emphasis is placed on design, computer skills using the Macintosh platform using graphics software packages, dealing with type in a professional manner, graphic imaging and digital print production.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1991	Inactive:	Spring 2011
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate a basic knowledge of microcomputer operations by saving

   files in various file formats, moving files, using a hierarchical

   folder system to organize files, and use Chooser to select a printer

    or server.

2.  Generate effective layouts using the design principles of proximity,

   alignment, repetition, and contrast.

3.  Create dynamic type using the principles of concordance, conflict,

   contrast, readability, and legibility.

4.  Use a page layout program such as QuarkXpress to create a two-page

   document exhibiting a basic command of text input and manipulation,

   paragraph spacing, character spacing, tabs and indents, and style

   sheets.

5.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of scanning, resolution, resizing, and

   file formats by creating effective images for design ,layouts.

6.  Use an image editing program such as PhotoShop to create a photo

   montage, applying such features as layer masks, layer effects, color

   adjusting, and opacities.

7.  Create basic file setups suitable for output at a printing service

   bureau.

8.  Demonstrate an understanding of basic font management by using ATM to

   open fonts from a folder.

9.  Outline the basic design process and simple offset printing workflow.

10.  Mount and present work in a professional manner using such skills as

    cutting with and Xacto knife and mounting work on presentation boards

    with proper adhesives in a neat and precise manner.

Topics and Scope

1.  PhotoShop basics (tools, menus, palettes, color picker) opening &

   saving a document

2.  Design proximity: the anatomy of an ad

3.  PhotoShop: Selections: using the selection tools; marquee lasso;

   adding to a selection; removing part of a selection. Shrinking

   selections; inverse, magic wand quick mask. Saving and loading a

   selection; feathering a selection

4.  Design process: alignment

5.  PhotoShop: Layers: creating a new layer; merging and flattening,

   creating a drop shadow; transparency; layer masks & layer effects

6.  Scanning and file formats

7.  Design; Repetition

8.  PhotoShop: working with text & paint tools: Brushes - airbrushing;

   colorizing an image; working with text tool

9.  Design Contrast

10. PhotoShop: Working with paths; creating, saving, filling, creating

   clipping, shapes

11. Design: Creating effective montages

12. PhotoShop: working with filters

13. QuarkXpress Basics: (tool, measurement, document layout, color, style

   sheets) menus, creating a new document text boxes, building a page,

   saving and templates printing

14. Design: Designing with type: Concord, conflict, contrast

15. QuarkXpress: Document orientation - rulers, guides, text boxes, drag

   copying/cutting, text, measurement, point of origin

16. Design: Typography & professional type formating

   QuarkXpress: text input and manipulation; text rotation frames,

   vertical alignment, text inset, box and text color specifying,

   runaround

17. QuarkXpress: Paragraph spacing, leading, baseline shift, space before

   and after. Rules, Initial Caps

18. QuarkXpress; Character spacing, kerning, tracking, scaling, layering,

   grouping, editing within groups and ungrouping boxes

19. QuarkXpress: Indents: First line, hanging, right & left;

   Tabs: right, left, leader, center, decimal

20. QuarkXpress: Style sheets: creating, applying editing,Introduction to

   Quark's Beziers features, Scanning & resolution: importing images;

   manipulating step & repeat, working with picture boxes

25. Getting ready for the Service Bureau

Assignments:

1.  Create a magazine advertisement illustrating basic design principles

   and photoediting skills.

2.  Create a working clock using photo montage skills.

3.  Create a two-sided, laminated diner menu inspired by '50s design and

   illustrating such skills as style sheets, tabs and indents, and

   professional typographic style.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 30%
Quizzes, Exams, PROJECTS
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 60%
PROJECTS
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 50%
Completion, IN-CLASS PRACTICUMS
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 5%
BOOK REPORT

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

QuarkXpress 4 Visual Quickstart Guide by Elaine Weinmann,

  Peachpit Press 1998

PhotoShop 6.0 Visual Quickstart Guide y Elaine Weinmann,

  Peachpit Press 2000

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