Gant chart DIGI 130 – Digital Communication

To create a Gant chart for my 3 classes.
1. Tittle to be written as 202021_DIGI130_Viola_sugut_schedule
2. Ten weeks listed across the top
3.projects listed on the left side separated by class
4.grading opportunities and due dates included
5.color-coded showing assignment start, milestone, and due date
6. turn in as pdf
7. Name as, sugut_v_DIGI130_E1_pdf

Syllabus Spring 2021
Karen Chesney
Phone: 404-253-1721 (prefer email)
Email: [email protected]
Building/Room: ATLDMC 106
Meeting Times: Monday / Wednesday
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
School of Liberal Arts, Department of Digital Communication, Atlanta
DIGI 130 – Digital Communication
Section: A01 CRN: 30477
SCAD Mission:
SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.
Course Description:
Effective digital communication is fundamental for all creative professions. In this course, students investigate the diverse applications of digital tools and methods,
developing foundational strategies for confident communication. Through research, ideation and production, students build a comprehensive understanding of the
competencies common to digital expression and communicating their professional identity in a digital world. Prerequisite(s): None.
Course Goals: The following course goals articulate the general objectives and purpose of this course:
1. Students will develop effective methods to interpret digital inspiration and research for compelling ideation.
2. Students will learn digital production skills and best practices to confidently communicate and effectively evaluate digital technology.
3. Students will investigate the industry expectations for a professional digital persona that appropriately expresses their personal identity.
4. Students will practice documenting their creative process in order to express their ideas confidently.
Student Learning Outcomes: The following course outcomes indicate competencies and measurable skills that students develop as a result of completing this
course:
1. Students will conceptualize content using digital inspiration resources and ethically employ creative processes in digital forms applicable to any creative
profession.
2. Students will construct digital content, consistent with industry production standards, to skillfully express visual communication.
3. Students will establish a professional creative persona in support of cohesively communicating their career goals.
4. Students will thoroughly record their creative process to effectively communicate design intent.
Schedule of Classes:
Key events including assignments, projects due dates/exam dates:
Pre-quarter
assignment:
Before Class One take time to consider technology in your field of study. Whether you are in a traditionally digital field or a
more ‘hands-on’ traditional field, technology is an integral part of all of our future careers. Ask yourself: What is my dream
job? Think on that for a while. What would you REALLY like to do?
Then ask yourself the following questions: Does this job already exist? Would I have to ‘invent’ this job? How might I go
about making this job a reality? What qualifications/skills/certifications would I need to do this job? How much money
would I make in this job? Would this job allow for other things in my life like a family, buying a house, travel, etc? Where
would I do this job?
Complete a web discussion post in Blackboard by the Wednesday of week one. This will assist you with project one as
well as just help you focus on your dreams and goals. Be sure to read the posts of others and leave constructive
comments and feedback.
Objective:
Begin to concentrate on the topic of technology in your own field. Prepare for the beginning of classes.
Class 1:
Mon, March
22, 2021
Objectives:
Introductions to class: DIGI in a virtual class, professor, SCAD policies and expectations. Academic Integrity, etc.
We will discuss the grading opportunities and procedures for the virtual quarter as well as attendance, procedures for
turning in work and more. We will look at the weekly course documents which will make all assignments, discussions,
topics and due dates clear for each week of the quarter.
Discussion of the projects for the quarter beginning with the quarter-long website, exercise 1 and project 1.
We will discuss a variety of ideation or brainstorming techniques that students can use in all classes to help develop,
organize, and prioritize their creative ideas and processes.
Introduction of Extra Credit opportunity.
Students will have the option to create a website at the end of the quarter. Throughout the quarter, students will need to
gather written and visual evidence of their work in progress through each of the projects so that these can be documented
at the end of the quarter. Students will also summarize the book(s) they chose this quarter for the website as a sort of
mini review. We will have reminders about keeping up with the reading and collection of media through the quarter.
Exercise 1 Gantt chart. Using the assignment sheet and following instructional videos, students will complete a
organization chart known as a Gantt chart to help stay organized this quarter.
Introduction of Project 1. Dream Job Motivation poster. This project will be a creative way for students to explore the idea
of their ‘dream job’ while exploring a variety of processes such as research brainstorming, writing, and eventually using
Raster graphic techniques to create a poster using Adobe Photoshop.
Discussion Assignments. Each week, there will be discussions assigned. Students are to read the discussion topic
and prompts, and then submit a written response in the discussions section of Blackboard.
Note:
These discussion posts are always due by 11:59pm on the Wednesday of the week they are assigned.
Students are then to read the posts submitted by their peers and respond with a well though-out and insightful
response to a MINIMUM of TWO peer comments by 11:59pm Friday of the same week.
NOTE: This is one of the ways to mark attendance. Your participation in posting discussions and responses is one
of the ways in which you will demonstrate active attendance this virtual quarter. (See Attendance Policy tab in
Blackboard)
Discussion 1: Social Media, Pros and Cons. In today’s unprecedented Virtual existence, more than ever, we reach out to
social media for our social outlet. This can be both a good and a bad thing. Consider at least a few of the following
discussion prompts: How can social media help creative professionals further their career? How can TMI (too much
information) hurt a creative professional? Is it important to keep your private life and your work life separate? Can social
media itself provide a ‘career’ (For example, is ‘Influencer’ an obtainable career? Are some social media outlets more
‘professional’ than others?
Discussions are due on Blackboard by 11:59 PM on Wednesday with comments due by Friday at 11:59 PM
Class 2:
Wed, March
24, 2021
Objectives:
Introduce and Discuss Raster Graphics and the Photoshop GUI (Graphic User Interface).
Discuss the tools commonly used in creating Raster graphics in a variety of programs.
Understand the difference in color spaces (RGB and CYMK).
Importance of Previsualization.
Process for finding and collecting online images. Fair Use, CC, etc.
Read from your required texts.
Demo/Discussion: We will introduce using Adobe Photoshop with a look at project set up, saving and organizing files,
working non-destructively, the tool set, layers, image types etc.
We will look at processes for Project 1 and conduct any Q/A for Exercise 1, Project 1, and Photoshop help.
Class 3:
Mon, March
29, 2021
Objectives:
Complete Work in Progress (WIP) for Project 1. Turn in WIP (Work in Progress) by 11:59pm Wednesday for peer
review.
Additional raster tools in Photoshop.
Due:
Project 1 WIP P1 by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 31st.
Peer Critique Comments on peer WIP by 11:59pm on Friday, April 2nd.
Exercise 1 Gantt chart, exercise 1 is due by 11:59pm on wednesday, March 31th.
Discussion Assignment: This week, you are to read the article assigned on Font Psychology and give your opinions
and feedback. Prompts: Were you aware of the power that fonts have over our perception of a product? How could color
enhance the perception? How could you use other elements of design to strengthen the ‘message’? Would the perception
be the same even if you did not speak the language?
Discussions are due on Blackboard by 11:59pm on Wednesday with comments due by Friday at 11:59pm.
Demo/Discussion:
Today will we continue to work on raster tools and techniques such as Layer Styles, blending modes, selection tools
(magic wand, color range, marquees, etc.)
Class 4:
Wed, March
31, 2021
Objectives:
A look at final tools and techniques for the successful completion of Project 1 as well as any other raster project.
Peer critique and help ‘face to face’ with Project 1.
Complete a project together turning a day plate into night.
Read from your required texts. Remember that you will need to have completed at least one of the required books
listed in ‘Required Texts’. You can refer to the Project 3 introduction from class 1 as well.
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at any remaining tools and techniques such as color correcting, color grading, perspective tools, fonts, layout,
etc. in Photoshop and raster graphics in general.
If anyone needs additional help or explanation of the Gantt chart or its purpose, we will share examples and look at
alternative options for time management as participants request.
Any students present in virtual class can get ‘live’ feedback from peers on WIP.
Together we will step-by-step turn a day plate into night using the tools we’ve worked with for the past 2 weeks.
Class 5:
Mon, April
5, 2021
Objectives:
Work on completing Project 1.
Address peer critiques.
Get professor feedback.
Look at color correction and smart objects.
Understand file types and when to use them.
Due:
Discussion Post Discussion post is due by 11:59pm Wednesday, April 7th.
Peer Critique Comments on peer discussions due by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 9th.
Complete at least 2 peer comments on finished posted projects by 11:59 Sunday April 11th..
Project 1 Project 1 is due by 11:59pm on Friday, April 16th.
Discussion Assignment:
Traditional vs Digital. How does your chosen field of study embrace technology? Does technology in any way hinder
progress in your major? Prompts: Are there people in your field that ONLY study traditional or ONLY digital? What are
arguments for learning traditional, even if most professional work is digital? Do you see trends in boutique markets for
traditional work?
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at file types. Why we would use different types such as PNG, JPG, Tiff etc. We will also look at color
correcting in Photoshop and have ‘live’ help from peers on completing Project 1.
Class 6:
Wed, April
7, 2021
Objectives:
Discuss digital painting.
Color correcting and color-grading a scene.
Read from your required texts.
Due:
Project 1 Project 1 is due by 11:59pm on Friday, April 16th.
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at digital painting and how it is used in a wide variety of fields. We will discuss a variety of other programs in
addition to Photoshop that are used for digital drawing, sketching, and painting.
Together we will complete a hands-on color correction/color grading project.
Class 7:
Mon, April
12, 2021
Objectives:
Introduce vector graphics.
Introduce Adobe Illustrator GUI and tools.
Project 2 assigned.
Due:
Discussion post Reminder that discussions are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 14th.
Assigned:
Project 2. We will complete a vector drawing using Adobe Illustrator that could be used as an illustration or coloring page.
We will compile all class drawings into a digital coloring book at the end of the project. Project 2 is due by 11:59pm Friday,
April 30th.
April 30th.
Discussion assignment:
Good vs Bad logos. You are to find examples of a logo that you consider well designed and one that you consider a poor
design. These should be logos that you interact with, not ones that you find on a Google search of ‘bad logos’. You
should capture an image of the good and the bad and in the discussion post discuss what you like or dislike about the logo
using language in terms of principles of art and design.
Discussion are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 14th with peer comments by 11:59pm on Friday, April 16th.
Demo/Discussion:
We will introduce Adobe Illustrator and look at the GUI and toolset. We will explore how to use the pen tool and the
selection tools such as the black/white arrows. We will look at some vector art online and discuss the benefits and
drawbacks of using vector graphics. Together we will use a variety of tools to explore the variety of ‘looks’ that can be
created with vectors.
Class 8:
Wed, April
14, 2021
Objectives:
Discuss good and bad design in logos.
Look at logos or icons for artists-branding.
Become familiar with more vector tools.
Read from your required texts.
Due:
Discussion comments due by 11:59, Friday , April 16th.
Demo/Discussion:
We will cover many of the tools in Illustrator more in depth and look at how to add characteristics like profiles to our
paths. We will look in depth at the shaper tool and the Pathfinder menu. We will finish up by looking at how layers and
groups work in Illustrator.
Class 9:
Mon, April
19, 2021
Objectives:
This is midterm week. Be sure to sign up for a conference this week.
Complete WIP by Wednesday.
Comment on peer work.
More vector tools.
Discuss midterm conferences.
Check in on progress of website, Linked In profiles and Guests and Gusto attendance.
Due:
Project 2 Project 2 WIP is due by 11:59pm Wednesday, April 21th.
Peer critique Peer feedback on WIPs due by 11:59pm Friday, April 23rd.
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at more tools such as Image Trace, outlining text, clipping masks and more. We will also look at coloring our
vector art with techniques and tools such as the Blob Brush, Live Paint and more. We will look at creating depth with
vectors using gradients and blending.
Class 10:
Wed, April
21, 2021
Objectives:
This is midterm. Sign up and complete midterm conferences this week.
Work on project 2 and peer feedback.
Discuss branding.
Read from your required texts.
Due:
WIP due on Wednesday, April 21st, with comments due by Friday, April 23rd (both by 11:59pm).
Midterm conferences should be completed this week.
Website check. Ongoing work should be continued on quarter-long website for extra credit assignment.
Paper check. The book should be 50-75% read with notes and research to match. Begin rough draft.
Demo/Discussion:
Today we will work on any issues working with vectors. We will look at some of the more advanced aspects of Illustrator
such as smoothing, creating profiles, brushes, symbols etc. We will look at any other tools that will facilitate completion of
Project two. We will have peer presentations and feedback from participants in class. We will also look at branding and
what that looks like for a variety of majors.
Class 11:
Mon, April
26, 2021
Objectives:
Complete Project 2.
Work on suggestions from peer critiques.
If work time is not required, we will do a one-day illustrator challenge.
Due:
Project 2 Project 2 Due 11:59pm Friday, April 30th.
Discussion Assignment Discussion post due 11:59pm Wednesday, April 28th.
Peer critique Peer comments due 11:59pm , April 30th.
Discussion Assignment:
How can artists from different fields come together to work collaboratively? Some things to think about: there networking
sites that help to facilitate this interaction? Are there professional organizations? If you needed an artist from a vastly
different field than your own, how would you find them? Are there aspects of social media that discourage collaboration?
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at any tools or techniques that have come up in critique that we have not yet discussed. We will look at
creating complex vector illustrations, working with multiple artboards, incorporating raster graphics and creating
symbols/brushes.
Class 12:
Wed, April
28, 2021
Objectives:
Any last-minute help with Project 2 should make a plan to attend help session this Friday. .
Introduce the concept of z-space and 3D.
Read from your required texts.
Due:
Project 2 Project 2 is due 11:59pm Friday, April 30th.
Peer critique Comments on discussion posts are due 11:59pm Friday, April 30th.
Demo/Discussion:
After any peer critique and one on one help is completed for Project 2, we will look at z space and 3D. How is the third
dimension of depth used in a wide variety of fields.
We will discuss the basics of working in 3D with concepts like parallax and look at how 3D is accomplished in such
programs as After Effects and Maya.
Class 13:
Mon, May 3,
2021
Objectives:
Introduce Time-based media such as video, animation, motion media, etc.
Introduce Adobe After Effects, Premier, and other programs that utilize a timeline.
Discuss time-based concepts such as keyframes, editing, codecs, video and sound layers, etc.
Introduce Project 3 Demonstration/Tutorial Video.
Due:
Discussion Discussion post is due by 11:59pm Wednesday, May 5th.
Peer Critique Peer comments are due by 11:59pm Friday, May 7th.
Discussion Assignment:
How can you incorporate moving media (animation, video, etc) into your field of study/work? Can you think of a field of
study that would not have any need for moving media?
Demo/Discussion:
Project 3 will be assigned, and we will look at examples.
We will introduce the idea of the timeline and working with moving media such as animation and video editing. We will
look at which programs have timelines and why some specifically do not.
We will introduce the After Effects GUI and tools
We will discuss gathering files such as video and music for use in a project and how to import them.
Class 14:
Wed, May
5, 2021
Objectives:
Compare time-based media programs such as Premier, Final Cut etc.
Take a brief look at Node-based programs such as Nuke for editing and compositing.
Assist with completing previsualization.
Read from your required texts.
Due:
Peer critique Discussion comments are due by 11:59pm on Friday, May 7th.
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at programs through the eyes of what the production requires. For example, if you are making a
documentary, which editing program would make more sense to use versus if you were making a film with high visual
effect needs? Which programs are better for sound editing?
We will compare node-based and top-down based workflows and discuss the limitations of both.
We will also take a look at what resources are available for distance learning. For example, many software companies are
offering software for free during this time and there a great number of freeware and open source programs. Students will
compile a list for their own use.
Class 15:
Mon, May
10, 2021
Objectives:
Work on Project 3 previsualization and work in progress.
Continue to look at time-based media tools and techniques.
Discuss time management issues in time-based media such as rendering
Adding sound effects, audio, and music elements to a timeline project.
Due:
Project 3 Project 3 Previs (previsualization) and WIP is due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 12th.
Peer critique on WIPs is due by 11:59pm on Friday, May 14th.
Demo/Discussion:
A look at more tools in After Effects including the Puppet warp and using the split screen and 3D camera. We will also
look at working between programs such as After Effects and Premier/Final Cut. We will also look at using other Adobe
suite programs such as Media Encoder to compress video files for use in a variety of media.
Class 16:
Wed, May
12, 2021
Objectives:
Make sure WIP are progressing and answer any procedural question for successful completion of Project 3.
Introduce 3D concepts such as parallax and the 3D camera within After Effects.
Read from your required texts. Book(s) should be completed by this week with a rough draft completed by week 9
Due:
Project 3 Project 3 Previs (previsualization) and WIP is due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 12th.
Peer critique on WIPs is due by 11:59pm on Friday, May 14th.
Demo/discussion:
We will use the split screen and the 3D camera to set up a scene using parallax. We will recall our raster tools and
techniques from Photoshop to see how we can incorporate the 3D dimension of depth.
Continuing the discussion of motion tools and the timeline we will also take a look at some elements such as particles in
After Effects
Class 17:
Mon, May
17, 2021
Objectives:
Complete Project 3.
Address critique and peer feedback from last week.
Cover any topics not covered previously in motion media and working with timelines.
Due:
Project 3 Project 3 is due by 11:59pm Friday, May 21st.
Discussion Assigned: What makes a website successful? Describe a great website.
What makes a website ‘bad’? Find a good and a bad website. Take a screen shot of the sites and be sure to note the
URLs. Describe what makes them ‘good’ or ‘bad’ Prompts: Is ‘number of followers’ the only way to be successful? Is
Navigation more important than style? Does a website purpose have to be specific or can one website cover many topics?
Discussion posts due by 11:59pm Wednesday, May 19th and comments are due by 11:59 pm Friday, May 21st.
Demo/Discussion:
Today’s class will address any help that classmates need and would like peer or professor feedback and assistance. We
will cover any tools that will help complete project three and discuss any extra ‘bells and whistles’ such as animated text,
particles, effects and video-based blending modes.
Class 18:
Wed, May
19, 2021
Objectives:
Complete project 3.
Complete peer feedback and critiques of final projects.
Complete an animated Master’s work of art using the timeline, animation and other tools.
Read from your required texts.
Due:
Project 3 Project 3 is due Friday, May 21st by 11:59pm
Discussion and peer critique on discussion Discussions and feedback comments are due by Wednesday, May 19th and
Friday, May 21st respectively.
Demo/Discussion:
Today, we will work together to animate a work of a master artist. We will use a variety of programs and techniques that
we have learned throughout the quarter to complete the project.
This in-class exercise will use Raster graphics, Audio mixing, 3D and/or time-based media.
Class 19:
Mon, May
24, 2021
Objectives:
Work on completing checklist for quarter’s requirements such as Linked-In profile, social media updates, personal
branding plans, etc.
Discuss HTML/CSS.
Study for Final quiz.
Demo/Discussion:
We will look at HTML and CSS and other aspects of web design and programming. We will also take a look at
WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) sites such as Wix, Squarespace, etc.
We will also look at other options for designing websites such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
We will go over the study guide for the final quiz.
Class 20:
Wed, May
26, 2021
Objectives:
Complete website assignment.
Study for final.
Take final.
Show websites.
Due: quarter-long website is due by 11:59pm on Thursday, May 27th. You must turn in a working URL. Remember that
this does not need to be a paid hosting.
Your paper is due today. Be sure to check all requirements from the assignment such as format, citations, naming
convention, etc.
Also due are the quarter-long checklist items such as Guests and Gusto attendance and writeup, Linked-In registration
and social media updates.
Demo/Discussion:
For the last class, we will review for the final. We will then take the final quiz.
Students can demonstrate and present their best project of the quarter to peers.
We will discuss next- step plans and advice for future classes and academic progression.
Grading Opportunities:
Your overall course grade will be computed according to the following breakdown:
Assignment Weight
Exercise 1
Complete a Gantt chart. Students are to look at the syllabus for this and any other classes they are taking this quarter and to complete a
Gantt Chart to help facilitate better time management and organizational skills.
5.00 percent
Project 1
Create a Dream Job Moodboard. Students will use insights, personal inventories, research, and brainstorming skills to develop and create a
poster illustrating their ‘dream job’. This will be completed using raster graphic techniques and tools.
Previsualization will count for 20% of the final project grade.
20.00 percent
Project 2
Vector Illustration. Students will create an illustration according to project guidelines using vector tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator.
Students will be provided a link to access other works to create a class book if they’d like. Previsualization will count for 20% of the project
grade.
20.00 percent
Project 3
Time-based media. Students will create a short instructional video or tutorial. Videos will be edited, composited, and rendered using a
variety of digital time-based programs.
Previsualization will count for 20% of the project grade.
20.00 percent
Exercise 2
Students will participate in a minimum of three outside of class learning opportunities such as attending Guests and Gusto presentations, Bee
Well classes, attend virtual lectures and signature events such as Animation Fest. In addition, students will have a check list of action items to
complete for the quarter such as updating social media and signing up for Linked-In. A writing assignment will follow participation in these
events.
10.00 percent
Exercise 3
Students will gather information on their progress throughout the quarter in order to create a website. In addition to images, videos, and other
elements, the page will contain a write up of one of two of the assigned books for the quarter.
Student webpages will also link to other social media outlets.
This is an extra credit opportunity and not required. Students may earn between 1-5 extra points on the final grade for successful completion
of this exercise.
0.00 percent
Quizzes
Midterm, Final and occasional pop quizzes posted in Blackboard.
5.00 percent
P3 Participation Preparedness and Professionalism
This grading opportunity comes from several areas.
A student’s participation in weekly dialogues and class discussions. Participating in critiques.
Participation beyond the minimum requirement. For example. If 2 comments are minimal participation, 5 would be better. In addition,
participation in ELOs, SCAD events are encouraged.
Preparedness is determined by having all supplies, files, and WIP, in class and ready for work for all 20 class periods regardless of
attendance of virtual ‘live’ classes.
Professionalism is determined by a student’s level of maturity in their approach to projects, their constructive and courteous interactions with
the Professor, guests, and other students as well as how a student conducts themselves during presentations and critiques. In addition,
students will earn points in this category by completing profiles in Linkedin and other professional sites specific to their field of study.
In addition, Professionalism points will be earned by reaching out and communicating when help is needed as well as showing attention to the
quarter’s progression such as attending midterm conferences, help sessions, one-on-one conferences with the professor etc.
10.00 percent
Book report/ Paper. Using one of the two assigned books, you are to write a book report on what you read. The report should include
information from the book in its entirety.
the paper will be between 500-750 words.
10.00 percent
Total Weight 100 percent
Grading Standards Range
Letter grade: A = excellent 90 —100 %
Letter grade: B = good 80 — 89 %
Letter grade: C = * 70 — 79 %
Letter grade: D = * 60 — 69%
Letter grade: F = failing 0 — 59%
*Refer to the student handbooks and departmental standards for minimal acceptance for passing grade.
Course Information:
Field Trip(s):
see Extended Learning Opportunities below for a growing list of workshops and seminars.
As a class, we will attend the following Virtual Workshop:
4/24/21 10:00am12:00pm What Your Portfolio Should Look Like Luke Sullivan https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqdutqT8qHNfUgW6DZvv-S2_zRS010PSS
Learn tips on how to design portfolio websites to quickly and seamlessly show you and your work at its best! Your site needs to stand up and sell you! This
workshop will cover all of the functional and aesthetic requirements of a solid portfolio.
Extra Help Session(s):
April 16th 2:00pm- 4:00pm
April 30th 2:00pm-4:00pm
May 11th 1:45pm-3:30pm
May 18th 3:15pm-4:30pm
University-wide extended learning opportunities
Extended learning opportunities are designed to enrich and expand students’ course-based learning experiences. Attend at least three (3) of the following 10
university-wide extended learning opportunities (i.e., Guests & Gusto, Bee Well, SCADextra and SCADamp workshops, or SCAD signature events) either on-ground
or virtually to further explore your discipline, discover new information, and deepen academic engagement.
There are a staggering number of AMAZING workshops this quarter. Some are ‘on ground’ while most are virtual. Here is a short list of some of these events.
Students are expected to attend a MINIMUM of 3 of these (or other signature events such as Guests and Gusto presentations)
3/26/21 1:00pm3:00pm Stand Out in the Crowd 2.0: Branding for Artists and Designers Vanessa Platacis https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/
tJcrdOGvrzguHNVK41edqGK5UP4l-UmJCydq Join Professor Platacis for this workshop on establishing a strong creative brand and point of view to help you
stand out online and connect with professional opportunities. From selling and exhibiting fine art to succeeding as a freelance designer or connecting with your
dream job, branding and building a creative online presence is essential to building a creative career.
1.
2. 3/26/21 4:00pm6:00pm Color Experiments in Photoshop Heather Deyling https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApfuivrDMoEtOmpBBObL7dxD_2W0lV2Fj
3/36/21 4:00pm6:00pm Adobe Lightroom for Beginners and Non-Photographers Forest McMullin
https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsfuopzIiHdR2Dqq3c8Bbb1sfBBIyWwjt
3.
3/27/21 10:00am12:00pm Overview of a Hybrid Workflow – Digital to Traditional and Back to Digital Pat Quinn
https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUocumgpj8rHNzds98Gh9- b-cdOLso1C8B8 Follow along as Professor Quinn describes his process for producing a
3-page comic story. Starting in Clip Studio, then to pen and ink and ending in Photoshop.
4.
4/2/21 10:00am12:00pm Career Development: Professionalism Dos and Don’ts Adriana Garcia https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/
tJwkce2tqjgtH9RPgIMlE30UaTcS5uiHNiWB In this workshop , students will learn tips and advice regarding professionalism- from dos and don’ts in interviewsto
techniques on how to prepare. Give a good first impression and stay calm in an interview.
5.
4/2/21 4:00pm6:00pm Jumpstart Your Digital Persona Danielle Chuatico https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUof6oqT4sGt3jTQrjh2By4zLWfGfNKGmH
Learn how to create an action plan to start up your digital persona. Create strategies on posting effectively on social media platforms and discover the proper
etiquette towards joining your online community.
6.
4/10/21 10:00am12:00pm Web Typography: History, Techniques and Tools Holly Quarzo https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/
tJ0vduCvrjgtE9I6zreKlfQfP2DUHY30SJ_d Experience the history of web typography through the methodologies of the past to better understand the
advancements of today. Discover the current trends and then create type treatments by writing HTML and CSS and learn of type tools and websites that will
help in your future designs.
7.
4/16/21 10:00am11:00am The “F” Word: How Failure can propel your creative thinking and lead to unexpected and wildly successful outcomes Jennifer
Silliman https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuceurj8vHNXrEuKO5YKz7vOS7FPjjWE8 Explore how some of the greatest perceived failures in history
have led to innovation and ultimately the success of a product or project. With this historical context, we will look at how fear of failure limits our abilities to
explore, create, and engage and how it can be overcome.
8.
4/16/21 2:00pm3:00pm Student Club Fair Meredith Lear-Perkins https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItdqqqD0uHtfIaizxynQYoFPsxQl5Tv4Z Come let us
help promote your club or organization and connect you with new members. This virtual event will allow students to join breakout rooms with any club or
organization they are interested in. They will have the opportunity to learn more about what you do and find a club that is a great fit for their interests.
9.
4/23/21 10:00am12:00pm Art of the Interview Jennifer Hyde https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtcCvqjksGNDdYuKlBiKAcAL1N-pHGSoQ Great
interviews are critical to great documentaries. How do you find the best voices for your project? And once you find them, how do you get the best material? In
this session, we’ll walk through the art of the interview: the pitch and prep for interview subjects, the possible pitfalls, and the questions to ask to get what
you need.
10.
4/23/21 1:00pm3:00pm Build Your Brand on Social Media Oscar Betancur https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucmgrzMtGdwTpsH7tL0HO38C95d2Wi_z
In this workshop, students will learn the principles of creative branding and the benefits of social media posts to amplify their brand
11.
4/24/21 10:00am12:00pm What Your Portfolio Should Look Like Luke Sullivan
https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqdutqT8qHNfUgW6DZvv-S2_zRS010PSS Learn tips on how to design portfolio websites to quickly and seamlessly
show you and your work at its best! Your site needs to stand up and sell you! This workshop will cover all of the functional and aesthetic requirements of a
solid portfolio.
12.
5/1/21 1:00pm3:00pm Making the Mood: The Fundamentals of Art Direction for Animation, Games, and Motion Media Matthew Maloney
https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rd-qupjoqHNFssJAHWZv_wUGoXD6sdWn Award-winning short film director and animator, Matthew Maloney, will
demonstrate how to properly create industry standard mood boards, dispelling myths and correcting common mistakes found in the visual design stages of
animation, motion, and game design.
13.
5/14/21 1:00pm3:00pm Becoming a Corporate Visual Stylist Atiya Sewell https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsde-qrTItGt30mudnw8TAkP7Dnt3BDkx
Professor Sewell explores the role of corporate visual stylist and the various industries that employ them around the world. Students will have the opportunity
to complete an activity on the core functions of a corporate stylist: styling, concept-building, and merchandising.
14.
5/15/21 1:00pm3:00pm Linking into your Brand Jeanne McPhillips https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqcmrqjkrG9CTp28gUTRstXHGWVOjkY5j Fifteen
minute presentation of LinkedIn branding content, after which students will join breakout rooms with a “coach” to practice what they learned from the
presentation.
15.
16. 5/22/21 1:00pm3:00pm What Else Can I Do to Stand Out From the Crowd? Craig Kovacs
https://scad.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdmrpjIsHNZYxdTahMTwq9E1vdNZmUFB Professor Kovacs wille discuss professional practices students can implement
to stand out from other applicants. Areas to cover are: Creating value for yourself, demonstrating depth in work and Developing a productive routine
Please refer to the grading opportunities section of this syllabus to see how your participation in the above extended learning opportunities and your completion of
related assignments contribute to your overall grade for this course.
Additional extended learning opportunities:
Here is the link to the Guests and Gusto workshop and BeeWell seminars. This list is updated regularly. Check it out each week and try to choose at least 2 or
three before midterm and 2 or 3 after midterm. These workshops offer an exclusive intimate meeting with some really amazing local, national, and international
artists!
https://www.scad.edu/guests-and-gusto/events
Other Course Information:
Time Management and Stress. Quarters are hard work. A lot is expected of you. Please manage your time wisely. Try to schedule in time buffers for projects that
run over. Use Fridays for extra help and take advantage of office hours. Contact your professors if you are struggling. There are many resources to assist with time
management and work load. There is no reason to pull an ‘all-nighter’. No one does good work at 4am. Take time to sleep, eat, and shower. You will do better
work when you are rested. Do not buy into the popular idea that you must be working at 3am to succeed.
Please. Please. Please reach out for help BEFORE you are overwhelmed. Take care of yourself.
You are strongly encouraged to attend live virtual classes. It is understood that location and other issues might preclude you from attending all classes, but you are
HIGHLY encouraged to attend. During these classes, you should expect to turn on your camera and participate in discussions and critiques.
Technology Fails. Often. It is your responsibility to back up your work. Utilize the Student Drive (H), the Dropbox app, as well as your own personal external
devices. Failure of technology will not be accepted as an excuse for work being late, not working, corrupted etc.
Late work policy. There is no late work. Due dates are clearly listed on the syllabus and should be noted in your Gantt chart (exercise 1). The date and time are
posted. You know all due dates for the entire quarter. Plan your time wisely and allow time for such delays as technological failures, Internet outages, etc. Contact
the professor if you know in advance that you are struggling and will not make a deadline.
There will be times when you need information and circumstances are such that there is no one around to contact. Part of learning is to know how and where to
find answers. Critical Thinking is a key skill to success in the workplace. Your employers will expect you to know where, when, and how to find answers on your
own. Please use vetted sites such as LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) to get extra hands-on practice in the programs we are discussing in class. Please
do not rely on Google or YouTube to find ‘quality’ tutorials. Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and other such sites are going to give you CORRECT up to date
knowledge.
Be sure to review and understand the Academic Integrity Policy. Ask for clarification if you have any questions.
Course Materials:
Required Text(s):
All three of these books are highly recommended. You are to purchase/download at least one.
Kleon, Austin. Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share your Creativity and get Discovered. Workman Publishing Company, 2014. ISBN-13: 9780761178972.
Amazon price: $11.66
Kleon, Austin. Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad. Workman Publishing Company, 2019. ISBN-13: 9781523506644.
Amazon price: $11.66
Kleon, Austin, Steal like an Artist. Workman Publishng Company 2012. ISBN-13 : 978-0761169253
Amazon price:$7.81
Recommended Text(s):
I strongly recommend spending some time on LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) to get extra hands-on practice in the programs we are discussing in class.
Our goal is to become digitally fluent. Part of that comes from knowing where and how to find extra help on our own. Please do not rely on Google or YouTube to
find ‘quality’ tutorials. Pluralsight, Linked In Learning, udemy, and other such sites are going to give you CORRECT up to date knowledge.
The Modern Language Association of America (2016). MLA Handbook (Eighth Edition). New York, NY, USA: Modern Language Association of America. ISBN:
9781603292627.
Required Material(s):
We will be working primarily with the Adobe Creative Cloud.
Be sure to download and continually update the CC and all applicable applicaitons.
There are times you will need to be able to produce sketches, rough outlines, etc and may choose to do these traditionally. If you choose to work on
previsualization in a traditional method, you must be able to digitize your final work for turning in. Scanning is recommended. Poor photography of hand drawn
sketches will result in a loss of points for a project.
I recommend 9×12 Strathmore or similar sketch or drawing tablet. Widely available. Approx <$20
You should have a computer or digital camera capable of capturing quality digital footage. We have several assignments where you will need to capture video
and/or sound. It is not unlikely that your smartphone can do all that is needed.
I recommend a digital tablet such as a Bamboo or Wacom tablet. They come in a great variety of sizes and prices, but they are well worth the investment and will
almost surely benefit you in most future SCAD classes.
For non-digital majors, this may be too costly a supply. For DIGITAL majors, you will save yourself countless hours of commuting to purchase one of these tablets
for working at home. I recommend the Wacom Intuos Pro (Medium or Large). Amazon sells these for $280-$400. At the very least, upon returning to on gound
classes, I highly recommend at least purchasing your own Wacom stylus. Amazon sells these for approximately
$75h. ttps://www.amazon.com/Wacom-KP504E-Pro-Pen-Case/dp/B01MS7ZXIJ/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=wacom+stylus&qid=1597684859&sr=8-14
The most important thing you are required to have this quarter is a good attitude. We are all in this unusual situation together and it will be up to you to fully
participate. This virtual workflow in many ways affords us opportunities we wouldnt have ‘on the ground’ If nothing else…we are all saving about 30-40 hours in
commute time alone. That’s a whole WEEK’s worth of extra time to work! From home! in your jammies! Please dont miss out on the amazing digital opportunities
that will come your way this quarter. All that is required is a good attitude and a little work ethic.
University Policies:
Academic Integrity:
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, administrative staff and other students.
In class assignments, students must submit work that fairly and accurately reflects their level of accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the student’s
own efforts is considered dishonest. Students must not engage in academic dishonesty; doing so can have serious consequences.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Cheating, which includes, but is not limited to, (a) the giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance in producing assignments or taking quizzes, tests or
examinations; (b) dependence on the aid of sources including technology beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving
problems or carrying out other assignments; (c) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the university
faculty or staff; or (d) the use of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of works of art.
2. Plagiarism, which includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full
and clear acknowledgment. Plagiarism also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term
papers or other academic materials.
3. Submission of the same work in two or more classes without prior written approval of the professors of the classes involved.
4. Submission of any work not actually produced by the student submitting the work without full and clear written acknowledgement of the actual author or creator
of the work.
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to actively engage in courses to achieve the required learning outcomes. Absences in excess of 20 percent of the course (e.g., five absences
for a 10-week course that meets twice per week) result in the student receiving a failing grade, unless the student withdraws from the course in accordance with the
withdrawal policy. Absences due to late registration are included in the overall absences permitted for the course.
For on-ground courses, students are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled class periods. Tardiness, early departure, or other time away from class in
excess of 15 minutes per class session is considered an absence for that class session.
Students enrolled in eLearning courses are required to check the online course site regularly and academically engage in the daily work of the course. At minimum,
students should log in to the course and participate in academically related activities on two separate days per unit/week.
For students enrolled in real-time virtual courses (i.e., SCADnow), active participation in live lectures is the most beneficial form of academic engagement and the
best way to demonstrate attendance. If students are unable to attend live lectures due to time zone or other individual challenges, they should demonstrate
academic engagement and attendance by logging in to the course and participating in academically related activities on at least two separate days per unit/week.
SCAD faculty monitor and measure attendance for eLearning and SCADnow by documenting each student’s weekly academic engagement. Academic engagement
is defined as participating in live lectures, demos, or critiques; posting to discussion forums or blogs; submitting assignments; completing quizzes or examinations;
attending extra help sessions, office hours, or midterm conferences; and/or corresponding with professors regarding course content via phone, email, text, etc.
Personal Conduct Policy:
Students’ appearance and conduct should be appropriate and contribute to the academic and professional atmosphere of SCAD. Any student whose conduct is
detrimental to the academic environment or to the well-being of other students, faculty, staff members, or university facilities will be subject to disciplinary action, up
to and including expulsion from the university.
Enrollment policies:
Students are responsible for assuring proper enrollment. See the SCAD catalog for information on add/drop, withdrawals, incompletes, and academic standing.
Midterm Conference(s):
Each student enrolled in the course will have a midterm conference scheduled outside of class time with the professor. Students are expected to keep this
appointment.
Academic Support and Tutoring:
Academic support for students at all SCAD locations can be found in MySCAD, under the Student Workspace tab, Department Directory, Academic Resources.
Access and Accommodations:
SCAD is committed to providing an accessible environment for all students. Students with established academic accommodations from Counseling and Student
Support Services (CS3) are encouraged to provide their letter of approved accommodations to faculty in classes in which they are enrolled as soon as possible, as
only students who provide the letter are eligible for accommodations. Students who have not yet established services through CS3 and have a documented
disability that may require academic accommodations are encouraged to contact CS3 as soon as possible since timely notice is needed to coordinate
accommodations. CS3 staff will evaluate the request with required documentation, recommend reasonable accommodations, and prepare a letter of approved
accommodations for students to provide to faculty dated in the current quarter in which the request is being made. Students may contact CS3 at
[email protected] or 912-525-6971.
Course Evaluations:
Course evaluations offer students a dedicated opportunity to provide constructive feedback on each of their courses. Student feedback gathered through course
evaluations is essential to continuously improving the SCAD academic experience. Evaluations are available to students each quarter during Weeks 8, 9, and 10
through MySCAD. For additional information, contact [email protected].
For more information or questions, contact us at [email protected].
Student Surveys:
SCAD strongly encourages students to provide feedback on their university experience through institutional surveys. The SCAD Student Survey and the Ruffalo
Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory are administered to students across locations each spring. The National Survey of Student Engagement is administered
biennially in winter. Following survey administration, SCAD’s institutional effectiveness department analyzes and reports results to various SCAD departments to
inform data-driven enhancements. For additional information, contact [email protected].