Course Syllabus

GID 33: Graphic Design Studio I

Instructor: Carolyn Brown

Phone: (415) 997-9270

Email: browncarolyn@fhda.edu

Office hours: M/Th 8:00 - 10:00 PM

Course times: 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab

Course Description: This class in an introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students practice fundamental software skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to complete the graphic design activities in this course.

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Student Learning Outcomes

A successful student identifies elements of visual language (negative shape, balance, color, focal point, typography) in graphic design work that may include advertising, logo design, poster design, business cards and brochures.

A successful student will demonstrate technical and expressive fluency in industry-standard software applications.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of basic design principles.
2. assess form, content and technique when solving visual problems.
3. demonstrate a working knowledge of graphic design software applications.
4. create digital comprehensives for class presentation and critique.
5. exhibit an understanding of the disciplines of graphic design.
6. develop and demonstrate self-directed learning strategies.
7. give presentations on topics related to graphic design.
8. transform visual communications into graphic presentations for a culturally-diverse marketplace.

Software for this course

You need Adobe CC on your personal computer or you can use Adobe CC in the Foothill College computer labs.

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Communication

You will receive meaningful and timely contact from me in the weekly announcement I send each Monday and in the comments I post on your assignments, no more than 48 hours after the due date.

You can reach out to me anytime from inside the online class using Canvas, Pronto, Remind, text message, or give me a phone call. I'll answer you promptly.

All work will be graded within 48 hours of the deadline. All grades will be posted in the Canvas gradebook. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I am here to help you succeed.

Grades

The course has 11 weekly modules. Each module is 9 points. Each module has three instructional activities. 1) Learn a design principle. 2) Learn Adobe skills. 3) Create a design. There is extra credit in every module.

Final grade

90-100 = A
79-89 = B
68-78 = C
57-67 = D
0-56 = F
W = withdrawing or dropping. If you decide to drop this course, talk to me first. I'm sure we can find a way for you to complete the class and achieve your typographic goals. If you really want to drop and can't talk to me, you need to officially withdraw through the Foothill Admissions and Registration Office. You can find important dates and how to drop at https://foothill.edu/reg/registration/add-drop.html

Attendance

You are expected to demonstrate engagement in my class by posting weekly assignments. I encourage you to reach out and request and extension when exceptional circumstances prevent you from posting your weekly assignment. You will be dropped from my class if you have not posted or reached out for three consecutive weeks.

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Students with Disabilities & other Resources

If you have a learning disability or physical challenge, you are entitled to any assistance you need to achieve your academic goals. To contact the Disability Resource Center, you may:

Visit DRC in the Student Resource Center Building 5400
Email DRC
Call DRC at 650-949-7017 to make an appointment

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Academic Honor Code

As a student at Foothill College, you join a community of scholars who are committed to excellence in the teaching and learning process.

We expect that students will pursue their studies with integrity and honesty and all students should know that incidents of academic dishonesty are taken very seriously.

What Is Academic Dishonesty?

The two most common kinds of academic dishonesty are cheating and plagiarism.

Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means.

Plagiarism is representing the work of someone else as your own and submitting it for any purpose.

It is your responsibility to know what constitutes academic dishonesty. Interpretations of academic dishonesty may differ among individuals and groups. However, as a student at Foothill, you are expected to refrain from the behavior outlined herein. If you are unclear about a specific situation, speak to your instructor.

The following list exemplifies some of the activities defined as academic dishonesty:

Cheating

Copying, in part or in whole, from someone else's test;
Submitting work presented previously in another course, if contrary to the rules of either course;
Altering or interfering with grading;
Using or consulting, during an examination, any sources, consulting others, use of electronic equipment, including cell phones and PDAs, or use of materials not authorized by the instructor; or
Committing other acts that defraud or misrepresent.

Plagiarism

Incorporating the ideas, words, sentences, paragraphs or parts of another person's writings, without giving appropriate credit, and representing the product as your own;
Representing another's artistic or scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer programs, photographs, paintings, drawings or sculptures as your own;
Submitting a paper purchased from a research or term paper service, including the internet; or
Undocumented web source usage.

Other Specific Examples of Academic Dishonesty

Purposely allowing another student to copy from your paper during a test;
Giving your homework, term paper or other academic work to another student to plagiarize;
Having another person submit any work in your name;
Lying to an instructor or college official to improve your grade;
Altering a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading;
Stealing tests;
Forging signatures on drop/add cards or other college documents; or
Collaboration without permission of instructor.

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty

Academic and/or administrative sanctions may be applied when students are found responsible for violating our academic integrity process.

Academic consequences may include:

Receive a failing grade on the test, paper or exam
Have your course grade lowered
Receive a grade of F in the course

Administrative consequences may include:

Written warning
Disciplinary probation
Suspension
Expulsion

The Student Affairs & Activities Office maintains a record of students who have engaged in academic dishonesty. This information is used to identify and discipline students reported for academic dishonesty more than once. A copy of the Foothill College Student Conduct, Discipline & Due Process Procedure is printed in the handbook for each of these groups, and copies are available in the Student Affairs & Activities Office in Room 2002.

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