GRA2156C - Digital Illustration

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Polk State College Mission and Program Outcomes

Polk State College, a quality driven institution, transforms lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degree programs, career certificates and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. In line with this purpose, Polk State’s Associate in Science and baccalaureate degree programs develop competence in career areas. This course focuses on the development of competencies related to the following program outcomes:

1. Use page layout and design tools to create and edit end-products that meet clients’ requirements and conform to good standards of design, usability, and visual appeal.
2. Incorporate principles of good design, composition, lighting, interactivity, usability, typography, artistry, creativity, and aesthetics, and use appropriate tools and techniques to produce pleasing products.

 
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student is able to:

1. Distinguish between vector- and raster-based images.
2. Use appropriate software to create, edit, manipulate, and output vector images.
3. Use a variety of tools to navigate editing software and manipulate design media.
4. Scan images to exact size and in various file formats.
5. Create basic montages of multiple images by using layers.
6. Transform images.
7. Create accurate and successful clipping paths for importing images.
8. Create smooth and accurate selections.
9. Create text and render type layers.
10. Select and use color effectively.
11. Use curves, channels, masks, and various tools to manipulate parts of an image.
12. Create cast and drop shadows.
13. Enhance an image by using various editing tools to retouch and improve the visual impact.

 

Course Content:

• Introduction to vector images
• File types, concepts, and raster images
• Adobe Illustrator
• Text and gradients
• Drawing and composition tools
• Transformation and distortion
• Objects, selections, and alignments
• Layers
• Color
• Lines, paths, and clipping paths
• Patterns and brushes
• Meshes, envelopes, and blends
• Artwork, transparency, effects, and styles
• 3D objects
• Symbols
• Scanning images, and resolution
• Image manipulation and editing
• Using Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Adobe programs together
• Prepress and pringing
• Images for web use
• Advanced tools and techniques

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbook” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

The Gordon Rule

This is not a Gordon Rule course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the campus Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the Teaching/Learning and Computing Center (TLCC) JDA Student Success Center, and library, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote students’ academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College website.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the three attempts. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating a course that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

All individuals who employ the information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State College Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity & Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Office: WAD 227, 863.292.3602 Ext. 5378, vbaker@polk.edu.

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Student Services Office on either campus and speak with a Disability Services Advisor or the Coordinator of Disability Services. Note: Limited admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

Assessments:

Tests               20%
Exercises         40%
Projects           40%
Total               100%

Grades:

91 - 100          A
81 - 90            B
71 - 80            C
61 - 70            D
Below 61          F

Assignment and exam submissions must be accurate and complete to gain full credit. Errors and omissions result in varying point deductions.

Attendance:
Regular and prompt attendance to class is the student’s responsibility and is considered an essential part of the course. Each student is expected to be punctual and remain in class for its full duration. Classes begin punctually as scheduled; the student is expected to be in his or her seat, prepared to participate. Eating food and drinking beverages is not permitted as a matter of College policy. There are no “excused or “unexcused” absences. The student is either present or absent, and material missed is the responsibility of the student.

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