ART 206 – Intro
To Computer Art – 3 Semester Hours
Spring 2022
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM,
DFAB 103
Bethel
University
Instructor: Jason Cole
Office
Hours:
MWF: 10am-12pm; T: 11am-1pm; R:
12-2pm.[1]
Office Location: DFAB 113
Office Phone: 731.352.4082
E-mail: colej@bethelu.edu
Class Blog: https://computerartbethel.blogspot.com/
Course
Prerequisites/Co Requisites:
None
Course
Description:
Intro To
Computer Art is an introductory course in the basic application of computer
software to the arts. The student will
have hands-on experience in free-hand drawing, digitizing, graphics, and photographic
manipulation.
Course
Goals:
The student will:
1) Demonstrate the
ability to utilize basic image-editing software.
2) Create unique
images in digital media using several software tools, filters, and skillsets.
3) Create a simple
animation with sound.
4) Demonstrate the
ability to utilize the Internet to showcase work.
5) Develop skills
of observation, personal expression, and abstract thinking.
Text:
None
Course
Objectives:
The student will:
a) Learn and apply
the basic operations of image-editing software.
b) Create new
compositions from existing imagery.
c) Utilize
websites such as Blogger and Youtube as online digital galleries.
d) Develop
problem-solving skills.
e) Strengthen
self-disciple.
f) Observe,
research, and learn from the work of other artists.
g) Develop and
enhance his/her proficiency in the vocabulary of the artist.
h) Actively engage
in constructive critique.
Units
of Study:
Unit 1 Digital
Pastiche
Building new
work from existing found images.
Unit 2 Transforming
Your Photographs
Using your new photo-editing
skills and individual experimentation to enhance and transform your own
photographs.
Unit 3 Animation
Using image-
and video-editing software in tandem to create animations integrating
photography and drawn elements.
Required Reading/Viewing:
Various
handouts, online videos, and online tutorials that will be provided by the
instructor throughout the course.
Suggested Reading/Viewing:
Any online tutorials for the software we are
using that you can find.
Methods Of Instruction:
Lecture,
discussion, in-class work, outside assignments, online blog, critique.
Course Requirements:
1) A personal online Blogger.com blog is an important requirement of this
course. It is a depository for ideas,
visual observations, and written responses to anything (in-class or
outside). Include research of artists of
special interest, techniques, subjects, methods, media, processes, etc. More importantly, it is the place where you
will display all of the assignments you complete for this class. Consider it both as an “online sketchbook”
and as your “digital gallery”. Due dates
for assignments will be announced over the course of the semester. On those dates, you are responsible for
posting your own assignment as well as visiting the blogs of all your
classmates and offering critique.
2) Completion of weekly in-class assignments and
related homework assignments is required for the course.
3) Download and install all of the software we will
utilize in this course. All software will be available as free
downloads.
Attendance Policy:[2]
o IMPORTANT
COVID-19 NOTICE:
o Given quickly
changing coronavirus conditions, students should be prepared for the imposition
of a mask requirement and/or shifts to alternate means of instruction,
including online instruction, at any point during the semester.
o Students will
be expected to follow the posted campus policies regarding virus safety
procedures and practices. A student who fails to do so could be subject to
penalty, which may include dismissal from a class session and a misconduct
report filed with the Office of the Academic Dean.
o Like excused
absences due to participation in official Bethel University events (athletics,
Renaissance, etc.), in the case of absences due to official COVID-19 quarantine
status it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor, make up
any missed work, and fulfill all assignments.
o
If
you reach ELEVEN absences, you will
immediately fail the course. Eleven
absences equal 3.5 weeks of class, which is too much information and work that has
been missed for anyone to legitimately pass the course.
o
The
only guaranteed excused absences are for students who must miss class
due to approved scheduled university extracurricular activities and
quarantine absences that I have received official notification regarding. Medical absences can be discussed on an
individual basis, but it is not guaranteed that they will be excused.
o
If
you are unable to submit an assignment on its due date because of an
approved scheduled university extracurricular activity, that assignment
can be submitted at the beginning of the next class without penalization.
o
If
you are having trouble with the course or have problems outside the class that
are affecting your performance please talk to me about it so that we can work
out a solution. Do not wait until it is too late.
I will be glad to help you in any way I can.
o
Lateness is not
acceptable. It is disruptive and frankly disrespectful
not only to me but to your fellow students to enter the classroom in the middle
of a lecture, demonstration, or critique.
Three late arrivals to class will
count as an absence.
o
All
students will work for the entire class period.
The class runs from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m.
Please asked to be excused before leaving the classroom. I am tolerant of discussion among students
during class to a point. However,
excessive talking, walking about or leaving the room will be noted in my grade
book and counted against your final grade.
o
If
you miss an assignment because of lateness or absence get it from another
student. If you then have questions come and see me.
o
If a student is
forced to quarantine because of COVID-19, the student is required to contact
the instructors immediately. If the student should become the primary caregiver
of a sick individual and their ability to access materials by deadlines becomes
compromised, the student is required to contact the professor immediately.
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation/Grading System:
Each assignment
will be collected on a specific due date and time. Persons
not submitting work on time will be penalized one full grade. (See the exception rule above.) The work will be graded and e-mailed to you
as soon as possible after submission and critique.
All assignments
that have been submitted PROPERLY and graded may be re-worked for a better
grade.
Late Assignment
Policy
o
A
homework assignment is considered late if it has not been submitted by the beginning of class on the scheduled due
date.
o
Persons not
handing in work on time will be penalized one full grade. (See the exception rule above.)
o
Late
work cannot be resubmitted for the possibility of a better grade.
o
Late
homework must be turned in within TWO
WEEKS of the scheduled due date in order to receive a grade. After two weeks, the assignment will not be accepted and the grade of
“0” will remain.
o
If
you fail to turn in FOUR homework
assignments, you will automatically fail the course, with no alternative path
to improving your grade in the course.
Blogs will be graded
at midterm and finals. It is expected
that you are making extensive use of your blog throughout the semester to showcase
all you are doing in this course as well as visiting the blogs of your
classmates to give critique.
Final grades
reflect accomplishment in three areas:
o
Homework/portfolio
(50%)
o
Blog
(25%)
o
Class
performance/participation/attitude (25%)
Final grades
will be determined by:
o
Completion
of all assignments.
o
Consistency
of effort
o
Development
of skills in seeing and thinking.
o
Presentation
and craftsmanship.
o
Participation
in critiques and discussions.
o
General
attitude.
Individual
assignment grade definitions:
o
A - Excellent.
Assignment is completely and creatively fulfilled. No significant problems.
o
B - All aspects
of assignment are completely fulfilled and well done. A few problems remain to be solved.
o
C - Work
fulfills the requirements of the assignment to the letter and is generally
successful. Work is completely
finished. Craftsmanship is acceptable. Some problems remain to be solved.
o
D - Work is not
yet completely finished or has obvious technical or conceptual flaws.
o
F - Unacceptable
in technique or craft or concept (or any combination of these).
o
X - Assignment
not handed in. This assignment may not
be re-submitted.
Final letter
grade definitions:
o
A – The student
earning an A has shown great effort and near-perfect success in all aspects of
the class. Only students absolutely
excelling far above expectations will be awarded this grade.
o
B - A very good
job. The person earning this grade has
worked very hard; has pushed his/herself to go beyond the mere fulfillment of
each problem and has shown strong advances in technical and conceptual skills.
o
C - The student
earning a C has fulfilled the requirements of the course, has a positive
attitude, worked hard, shown growth in skills and thinking, and did an overall
good job.
o
D - Below
par. This grade indicates that the
student has obvious difficulties with basic drawing skills and/or trouble in
fulfilling the requirements of the class for some other reason.
o
F - This grade
indicates a severe problem in one or more of the following categories: lack of interest, bad attitude, failure to
complete assignments, excess lateness, or absence.
Clinical/Laboratory/Field Experiences:
None
General Requirements:
o
You
are required to bring your laptop and/or storage device (jump drive, external
hard drive, etc.) to EVERY CLASS. These items are crucial. Without them, it will be impossible for you
to participate in anything done in the classroom on most days. Anyone arriving to class without this
equipment WILL LEAVE THE ROOM AND BE
COUNTED AS ABSENT FOR THAT DAY. If,
for reasons beyond your control, you do not have a laptop, let me know ASAP so
that we can work out a solution.
o
BACKUP ALL OF
YOUR FILES! Technology loves to fail us when we need it
most. It is YOUR responsibility to have
your files stored in more than one device AND to keep up with those devices. “My laptop crashed,” or “I lost my jump
drive” are not excuses for not submitting assignments.
o
All
students are expected to participate during critiques. Failing to engage in discussions will be
noted in the gradebook.
o
Prohibited
from my classroom: Cell phones (you may have it pocketed, but silence it and DO NOT ANSWER IT), texting, any device
with headphones, tobacco of any kind, drugs or alcohol, Internet social
networking sites, laziness.
Required
Materials & Supplies
o
Digital
camera (a basic point-and-shoot is acceptable.)
o
If
you are going to use your phone as a camera, you will need a way to transfer
photographs from your phone to your computer at full resolution.
o
Tripod
or tabletop to stabilize your camera
o
SD
card
o
Laptop
o
Storage
device (jump drive, external hard drive, etc.) for backing up your files.
o
Photo-editing
software (provided by instructor)
o
Any
props, set pieces, models, and/or clothing you may want for use in your photographs.
Class Schedule
Week 1(Jan 8-12)
Introduction, Review of syllabus
Getting Set Up
o
Creating
a Blogger.com account
o
Designing
your blog
o
Entering
your first post
Outside Assignment:
o
Download
GIMP software
*MLK HOLIDAY –
JANUARY 15*
Week 2 (Jan 15-19)
Getting Started
o Creating
folders for saving files and organizing assignments
o Searching the
Internet for LARGE images and downloading them
Digital Collage/Pastiche
o
Understanding
Layers
o
Learning
to use basic cut-and-paste tools:
o
Lasso/Magic
wand
o
Clone
stamp
o
Color-to-alpha
o
Copy-and-paste
Outside
Assignment:
o Search for
LARGE images that inspire you, download them, and attach them to a blog post.
o
Due BEFORE CLASS on Jan 22)
Week 3 (Jan 22-26)
Digital Collage/Pastiche
o
Color
Manipulation
o
Color
balance/Hue/Saturation
o
Brightness
& Contrast
o
Burning
& Dodging
o
Levels
·
Posterization
·
Special
types of layers
Digital Collage/Pastiche
o
More
Basic Tools
·
Brushes
·
Drawing
& erasing
·
Fill
bucket
·
Rotate/Perspective/Scale
Outside Assignment:
o
Post
your first digital collage image
Week 4 (Jan 29-Feb 2)
Digital Collage/Pastiche
o
Filters
o
Blur/Sharpen
o
Artistic
o
Distorts
February
2, Critique Assignment #1
o
5 Digital
Collage Images
·
At least one
must use the “rubber ducky” image
·
Comment on
other students’ work
Week 5 (Feb 5-9)
Discussion of Assignment #2 – Anaglyph
3D
o
How
Anaglyph 3D works
o
Receive
3D glasses (DON’T LOSE THEM!)
o
Examples
of Anaglyph 3D
o
Instructions
for photographs
Outside Assignment
o
Due BEFORE CLASS on Feb 7.
o
Shoot
photographs following directions given in class.
o
Download
photos onto your computer
o
Search
for Anaglyph 3D images, download 4 that you particularly like, and post them to
your blog.
Anaglyph 3D
o
Demonstration of creating Anaglyph images
·
Organizing images in your folders
·
RGB Levels
·
Screen Layer
o
Work along with instructor
Week 6 (Feb 12-16)
Anaglyph 3D
In-class work days
February
16, Critique Assignment #2
o
Anaglyph 3D
·
4 Anaglyph
images
·
Create
interesting and dynamic 3D effects
·
Bring 3D
glasses
Week 7 (Feb 19-23)
Discussion of Assignment #3 – Cloning
o
Demonstration
of cloning
o
Instructions
for photographs
Outside
Assignment:
o Due BEFORE
CLASS on February 23.
o
Shoot
photographs following directions given in class
o
Materials
·
Camera,
tripod, a model, props/costuming, etc.
Cloning
o
Work along with instructor
Week 8 (Feb 26-Mar 1)
MIDTERM:
BLOGS GRADED
Cloning
In-Class Work Days
Assignment #3
Week 9 (Mar 11-15)
March
13, Critique Assignment #3
o
3 Cloned Images
·
At least 1 must
be a self-portrait
·
Comment on
other students’ work
Outside Assignment:
o
Bring
cameras, tripods, a model, props/costuming, etc. to class on Friday, Mar
15.
Discussion of Invisible People
Assignment
Shoot photographs outdoors
o
Materials
·
Camera,
tripod, a model, props/costuming, etc.
Week 10 (Mar 18-22)
In-Class Work
Days
Assignment #4
Week 11 (Mar 25-27)
Invisible People
In-Class Work Days
Assignment #4
*GOOD FRIDAY
HOLIDAY MAR 29*
Week 12 (Apr 1-5)
April 1, Critique Assignment #4
o
Three
“Invisible Person” Images
o
Comment on
other students’ work
o Begin Final
Assignment #6
o
TBA
- The final project of the semester is different each semester.
Week 13 (Apr 11-13)
o
Assignment #6 (cont’d)
o
In-class
work days.
Week 14 (Apr 18-22)
Assignment
#6 (cont’d)
o
In-class
work days.
Week 15 (Apr 25-29)
In-Class Work Days
Assignment
#6
·
TBA
FINALS WEEK
Thursday, May 2
– 9:00-11:00 AM
Final
Critique – Assignment #6
Month And Year
of Syllabus Revision:
January
2024
This syllabus is subject to change throughout the
term. Students will be notified in the
event of changes.
Bethel University is committed to equal opportunity in
education for all students, including those with documented disabilities. If
you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe that you have a disability
that might require reasonable accommodation in this course, please contact
Disability Services at 352-4012. Bethel University policy states that it is the
responsibility of students to contact instructors to discuss appropriate
accommodations to ensure equity in grading, experiences and assignments.
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