Goin, Kari E.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi 9-2013 MART 111A.03M: Integrated Digital Art Kari E. Goin University of Montana - Missoula, kari.goin@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Goin, Kari E., "MART 111A.03M: Integrated Digital Art" (2013). Syllabi. 516. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/516 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. Section:Instructor:EmailCourse OverviewMedia Arts 111 A, Integrated Digital Art provides an introduction to the arts of digital still image and motion design. The course also provides an introduction to sound design and the principles of digital audio.OutcomesThe challenge of the media arts student is to integrate the capabilities of digital computation with aesthetic expression. The technological landscape in digital art continues to change dramatically so it is critical that the student artist learns adaptability and self-reliance. With this in mind, this course has been designed to help each student gain a cohesive understanding of the multiple facets of digital still image design and motion design, while also providing an introduction to two industry-standard software programs. We will also explore the numerous digital resources available on the Internet and integrate those resources into the course, be able to:• Understand the basics of additive synthesis and color modes• Understand the basics of bitmap and vector based images• Understand and integrate the basic work areas of Photoshop• Create a variety of project templates• Apply the techniques of collage, photo manipulation, and graphic elements• Understand the basic concept of key-framing and how keyframes are utilized in digital motion design and animation• Understand the concept of resolution as it pertains to video and how it differs from still image resolution• Understand the fundamentals of tempo and timing and how they affect viewers’ involvement with the work• Understand how effective sound design can enhance a motion design piece, and the differences between designing motion for audio or designing audio for motion• Apply the fundamentals of motion design creatively with imagery and audioA tfheconclusiprovided by the instructor• Apply the fundamentals of motion design by creating a project utilizing imagery and audio appropriated or created by the student• Answer their own software related technical questions utilizing online searches, electronic documentation, and creative software help/discussion boardsThe Digital ClassroomWorking in a digital environment comes with its own rewards and challenges. The department does its best to keep our computers and software current, so if/while you are working in the computer lab please remember the following:Lab EtiquetteFollow all posted lab rules.• Computers are only meant for MARI 11 coursework. Please do not use lab computers to check your email, Facebook, or Twitter accounts.• Students are welcome to bring in their own input devices like Wacom Tablets. See the instructor for help installing any necessary drivers.• Notify your instructor (or someone in the Media Arts office) of any technical issues with your computer or its software.• Please bring headphones to work with audio and/or listen to music so as not to distract others.AttendanceYou are allotted 2 UNEXCUSED absences per semester.unexcused absence will result in a half a letter grade off of your finalgrade. Meaning if you get an A- in the class and miss 3 classes your grade isnow a B+.Required/Recommended ItemsSoftware: This class is designed to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. These programs are available for purchase through the UMT Bookstore or a cloud version is available at Adobe.com. There are also a variety of computer labs on campus which have computers with the software loaded (be forewarned that all these computers are Macs....) You are NOT required to purchase the software as we provide it in our 24 hour access computer labs on campus.Headphones: I highly recommned having and bringing a form of headphone (earbuds, etc) to class.USB/Harddrive: You have a few external storage options for this class and you will need to pick one of them as your primary place to save your work. Every student has access to 7GB of free cloud storage with your student email on skydrive. Another option is a usb drive (they start around $10 or so). Your third and final option is to have an external harddrive. These can be expensive, however if you are planning on majoring in Media Arts you will be required to have one eventually.Data ProtectionALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS backup your work. Loss of data for any reason is NOT an acceptable excuse for late work. Computers are known to have all sorts of errors/failures and flash drives and hard drives can be forgotten, stolen, and damaged. It is important for you to save your work frequently and in multiple places so you do not find yourself scrambling to recreate your project from scratch. Online backup services like Dropbox and Skydrive are an excellent way of further protecting your data.Lost/Found ItemsAs mentioned above, it is quite easy to forget things in the lab. If you find something that does not belong to you - TURN IT IN! Words cannot describe how awful it feels to leave your work in the lab and come back and have it not be there. You can turn in lost flash /hard drives to the front desk in the lab.Larger items (such as cameras) should be turned into the Media Arts Office.Grading:It is a common misconception that teachers assign grades when in reality it is the student who earns the grade. You are responsible for the effort put into each assignment and therefore you assign your own grade. It is the instructor’s job to clearly and accurately pin point the strengths and weaknesses in yourprogress. owiT he f l e t n r & e l & w o r t h  100 po irrts an• Participation/Peer Reviews: 10 points• Exercises: 25 points• Projects: 55 points• Quizzes: 10 pointsFurther breakdown of points by category:Participation/Peer ReviewProviding thoughtful comments to your peers is an extremely important part of the art-making process. After each project is uploaded to the galleiy, you will be expected to view/watch your classmates work and provide comments which are intended on helping the artist improve the quality of art being produced.Exercises and ProjectsThe exercises and projects in this course have been designed to develop the creative thinking process as well as technical skills. The tools learned in each exercise will lay the foundation for the ensuing assignment. Exercise/Project objectives, instructions, source materials, due dates, and further point* breakdown can be found in the Weekly Assigmnents area of the Moodle page. Course due dates can also be found on the course calendar located at the end of the syllabus. re vFittilebe a total of seven exercises over the course of thesemester.Exercise 1 -  Blind Contour/, worth 5 points. Student will learn the basics of navigating Photoshop’s interface while also having fun and getting to know the other students in class.Exercise 2 -  Digital Swatches, worth 5 points. Students will be introduced to various Photoshop tools and elements of color by using images to play with and understand the foundation of the color wheel in digital design.Exercise 3 -  Digital Palette, worth 5 points. Student will be introduced to various Photoshop tools and elements of art by recreating photographic images using specific shapes and colors.Exercise 4 -  Mechanical Nature, worth 5 points. Student will create a still image based on an organic/non-organic mash-up of elements.Exercise 5 -  Shapes and Sounds, worth 5 points. Student will begin to learn the basics of motion design and After Effects by creating a very simple animation with shape layers.Exercise 6 - Bag O’ Parts, worth 5 points. Student will assemble and animate a figure using the file provided.Exercise 7 - Copy Cat, worth 5 points. Students will follow an instructional video and recreate part of a commercial that is currently airing on TV.Quiz 1 - Practical Application Photoshop, worth 5 points.Quiz 2 - Practical Application After Effects, worth 5 points.Project 1 -  How To (Still), worth 30 points total, 15 points for parts A and B combined and 15 points for part C. Student will create a still image that incorporates text and illustrates a “how to” action. PartC -H ow T o (Motion), worth 15 points. Student will translate still into motion design by animating the still image they created for part B.Project 2 - Final Project -  Topic Response, worth 25 points. Student will use all the creative and technical skills they have learned over the course and create a motion design that responds to a topic or theme.Practical QuizzesThere will be two quizzes during the semester, one still image quiz and one motion design quiz. Each quiz will be worth 5 points, with quiz one as an in class assignment (online classes will change this) and quiz 2 as a take home that will only be available to students for exactly one week.*NOTES ABOUT ASSIGNED WORK:All exercises and projects are due at 9 am on the specified due date. 9:01 is considered late. Please plan accordingly for file upload times. Each exercise and project has one (1) point allotted for lateness, correct file type and name. If your assignment is handed in significantly late, I resume the right to take additional points above the allotted amount for lateness.Revisions will only be accepted on projects, which are named correctly, on time and are the correct file type. Revised projects can only earn a maximum of 5 additional points or half a letter grade.Academic MisconductAll students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction bythe University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code,which is available at: life.um tedu//psa/stident_coStudents with disabilities or special needs should see the instructor with any concerns or questions.This syllabus is subject to change at any time at the discretion of theinstructor.

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