Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10101
Computer Studies 1

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: ARTS10101, ILLS10101, VDES10101
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Honours Bach of Illustration
Program Coordinator(s): Joe Morse
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Version: 4.04
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Familiarity with the Macintosh Operating System (OS X) is desirable. Course 3 hr. sessions will be divided into a 1 hour lecture/ demonstration period and a 2 hour practicum. The practicum period will feature instructor-guided exercises as well as independent student work.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
In this course, students learn about basic digital theories, concepts and tools that are commonly used in a design and illustration context. Through a series of presentations, hands-on-exercises, demonstrations, practical and research projects students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of digital art creation technologies.

Program Context

Honours Bach of Illustration

Program Coordinator: Joe Morse

This course provides foundation knowledge for a series of 6 courses dealing with digital art creation. It also provides knowledge and skills reqired for the completion of assignments in other courses in the program. Topics investigated in this course will be synchronized with those dealt with in other program courses whenever possible and relevant.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 Critical Performance
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to utilize basic digital theories, concepts and tools 
specific to a design and illustration context. 

Learning Outcomes 
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to: 
1.Explain how digital imaging relates to the illustration industry. 
2.Compare different digital production techniques. 
3.Discuss the procedures, processes and workflow inherent in digital 
imaging.  
4.Render and print digital artwork using prescribed construction and 
assembly techniques. 
5.Record specific image data for a variety of digital applications 
and formats for archiving and input. 
6.Incorporate the terminology appropriate to digital imaging 
methodologies in verbal and written form. 
7.Exhibit professional attitudes and behaviours including:
-openness to peer critiques
-acceptance of differing view points
-willingness to work collaboratively
-commitment to meeting project due dates
-responsibility for self direction
-commitment to the responsible use of reference materials 
--commitment to a healthy work environment

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Assignments:
1) Participation  - 10%
2) Short Research Project - 20%
3) Long Research Paper - 20%
4) Multiple choice test - 10%
5) Illustrator drawing project -20%
6) Photoshop drawing/painting project - 20%

All projects and exercises must be turned in on the date specified in 
the project brief. Projects are due at the beginning of class. One 
week late = 10% drop. Work more than one week late will not be graded 
unless a prior arrangement has been made with the instructor. There 
will be no resubmission of work unless, under exceptional 
circumstances, this has been agreed to or suggested by the instructor

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	X	Interpersonal
X	Numeracy	X	Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
	X	X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Effective Term	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	Fall 2007	Multiple Professors	Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration
	Fall 2007	Multiple Professors	N/A

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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