Syllabus

The City University of New York

COMD 1162  Section OL32 

Raster & Vector Graphics • Monday 2:30 – 5:50pm  

Fall 2021 •  Online 

Professor. Maureen Neuringer

Course Description

Basic concepts related to the two fundamental digital graphic forms (raster and vector graphics) and learning best uses and practices for each. This course covers basic digital imaging terminology and techniques including size, resolution, color space, file elements, measurements, file formats, and scanning software and hardware. Class projects require students to explore the meaning of communication through design and how it correlates with client satisfaction and target audience. Students become proficient with both raster and vector applications, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.             

2 class hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits

Prerequisites

CUNY proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics or concurrent enrollment in ENG 092R, ESOL 022R or 032R; ENG 092W, ESOL 021W, or ESOL 031W; MAT 0630 or MAT 0650 as required.

Course Overview

Course Focus: This is a project-oriented course designed to introduce vector art (Illustrator) and continuous tone digital imaging (Photoshop) with the tool set required of today’s designers and graphic artists.

Recommended Text: Adobe Photoshop CC 2020 Classroom in a Book, 

by Andrew Faulkner and Conrad Chavez (ISBN-13: 978-0136447993)
Adobe Illustrator CC 2020 Classroom in a Book, by Brian Wood
(ISBN-13: 978-0136412670) 

Adobe Press published by Peachpit Press

Required Materials:  Jump/Thumb Drive (2GB), 3-Ring Binder (Learning Journal) for notes, paper, pens and pencils

Grade Allocation:

30% Labs, Critique 20% Midterm Project

30% Homework Projects 20% Final Project

If a student finds they will not be able to present or hand in a project on the scheduled due date, it is their responsibility to notify the instructor PRIOR to the due date and request alternate arrangements. Points will be deducted for late projects and missed critiques. It’s better to turn in incomplete projects than late projects. If you turn in your work on time, you will have the opportunity to rework to improve your grade.

Academic Integrity Standards:

You are responsible for reading, understanding and abiding by the NYC College of Technology Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities,” section “Academic Integrity Standards.” Academic dishonesty of any type, including cheating and plagiarism is unacceptable. “Cheating” is misrepresenting another student’s efforts/work as your own. “Plagiarism” is the representation of another person’s work, words or concepts as your own. Information in reports or other academic assignments from sources must be accompanied by a citation in either footnotes, bibliography or both.

Attendance Policy:

You are expected to attend all classes. Each class contains NEW information that is valuable to furthering your skill set. Attendance is taken and is important to success in this class. Both absences and arrival more than 15 minutes after the start of class will be marked. If excessive, the instructor will alert the student that they may be in danger of not meeting the course objectives and participation expectations, which could lead to a lower or failing grade.

Recording of Class Sessions:

Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class to refer to, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live. If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the “chat” feature, which allows students to type questions and comments live.

Accommodations:

Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss their specific learning/presenting/testing needs. If you think you need such accommodation and have a documented disability, please contact the Center for Student Accessibility at 718-260-5143 to coordinate reasonable accommodations

Office Hours:

By Appointment: 

Contact Professor Neuringer – mneuringer@citytech.cuny.edu

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