Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10101
Computer Studies 1

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

Section I: Administrative Information

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

Course Name (short): Computer Studies 1
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s): Honours Bach of Illustration
Program Coordinator(s): Joe Morse
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Originator: Lesley Brown-Paterson
Designate: Lesley Brown-Paterson
Version: 4.04
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
In this course, students learn about basic digital theories, concepts and tools that are commonly used in a design and illustration context.

Typical Instructional Format

Lab	42.0
Total hours:	42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

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: Multiple PLA Contacts
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. 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

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