SYLLABUS Introduction to Digital Painting DART 135 F -3 Units
Class Session: Monday/Wednesday
1:20am – 4:00pm (5 Hours, 20 Minutes)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will introduce the student to the Photoshop software application, focusing upon digital painting techniques for creating digital artwork for the entertainment industry.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will gain an understanding of the Photoshop application and be able to translate class assignments into finished digital art. Instruction will cover the programs tools set, methods of working, and techniques towards finishing assignments.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 135 F Introduction to Digital Painting, the student will be able to interpret application methods from instructor demos, and strategies for creating manipulating, and re-touching digital imagery.
Assessment: Through visual observation by instructor in lab, assessed against a Department standard.
2. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 135 F Introduction to Digital Painting, the student will be able to identify, evaluate and apply the appropriate image adjustment technique to optimize images.
Assessment: Skills demonstration viewed by Instructor, assessed against a Department standard.
3. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 135 F Introduction to Digital Painting, the student will be able to select appropriate input and output options, and utilize document management for various delivery methods.
Assessment: Skills demonstration viewed by Instructor, assessed against a Department standard.
4. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 135 F Introduction to Digital Painting, the student will be able to create effective images by using the concepts of design, such as: color, line, form, shape, pattern, contrast, value and composition.
Assessment: Through the collection of student projects.
GRADING:
The student’s participation in the class is a key element towards completing the class successfully. Participation is comprised of student effort within the class, which encompasses lectures, critiques, and discussions. Therefore, attendance is mandatory for success. Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Excessive absences, lateness, or lack of assignments, WILL cause the student to be dropped from or fail the course.
- 6 Tardies = 1 Absence
- Leaving class early = 1 Absence
- Using personal phone in classroom for voice call, texting, web browsing = 1 Absence
- Phone ring/notification noise going off and disturbing class/lecture = 1 Tardy
- Using Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or any social media in class = 1 Absence
- YouTube NOT allowed (unless for reference) = 1 Absence
- Watching videos of gameplay or streaming prohibited = 1 Absence
- 2 Consecutive Absences = Student can be dropped from the class (District Policy)
- 4 Absences Semester Total = Final grade lowered by a full letter, No exceptions
- 6 Absences Semester Total = Instructor-issued drop from class, No exceptions
* Students are allowed to make up 1 absence, only if approved by the instructor *
· Assignments/Projects:
Assignments/Projects are due upon instructor’s deadline, at the beginning of the class, either ready to be collected by instructor or on the critique wall. Students may be asked to provide a working digital file of their assignment/project for the instructor’s verification of completed work.
Assignments turned in after the instructor has collected work, after the critique begins, in the middle of class, or on another day, will be considered “Late.” If a project meets the critique wall, it must be more than 80% finished; otherwise, it will still be considered “Late.” “Late” projects will be subject to the penalty of a full letter grade drop.
Each project will be given a numerical grade, a verbal description during critique, and a possible written evaluation. There will also be formal and informal group critiques involving peer criticism of work.
Students are allowed to re-submit revised projects for the possibility of a higher grade. Re-submissions are due before the SECOND TO LAST week of the semester. Re-submitted work must be turned in with the original, graded submission. “Late” projects cannot be re- submitted for a higher grade!
The grade scale that will be employed will be: 100%-90%=A, 89%-80%=B, 79%-70%=C, etc. There will be a total of approximately 1,000 points accumulated over the semester for: participation, prompt assignment delivery, assignment completion, sketchbook, and all other related coursework. Any indication of false representation or plagiarism from the student in regards attendance tardiness or artwork will result in an immediate drop or F inside the class.
The content of that day’s work will be discussed in lecture the first 15-45 minutes of lecture, with the balance of the session used as an open studio lab. Class role shall be taken in the first 5 minutes of the class, and again at the end of class. Arriving in the middle, or at the end of class WILL NOT count as a daily attendance, and shall be considered an absence.
Each student is responsible for all information given out in class whether or not she/he is present. Upon student’s absence from any lecture, it is that student’s responsibility to obtain any material covered from another student and/or from the classroom blog. It is highly recommended to get a phone buddy or e-mail buddy for the class!
Leaving class early to go to work is not an acceptable excuse and will be considered an absence. By enrolling in this class, you are committed to attending and participating during the designated times. Constant tardiness/absences will negatively affect your grade.
- Forewarning for Dropping:
If you intend to drop the course, please make sure that you do it yourself or you will get a WU/F.
Notification to the instructor for consecutive absences is mandatory. There is no need to update the instructor for one absence, unless you are concerned about a deadline or topics covered. It shall be the student’s responsibility to obtain notes regarding missed lectures from other students.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Students have an obligation to become familiar with the College’s policies, rules, and regulations, and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner conducive to attaining their educational goals. Respectful behavior for the instructor, other students, and lab aides is expected at all times within the class, lab, and outside of class. Students should refer to the college catalog under the heading Student Conduct for additional information.
· No Food and Drink in lab, and in the class. Damage to equipment or school property may result in academic or legal consequences.
· NO VISITORS! (This would include children, friends, spouses, pets, etc. No exceptions.)
· Turn off all cell phones and music players before you come into class. If devices are found to be overly disruptive, student will be marked absent and required to leave class.
Academic Honesty:
Please refer to the College Catalog regarding this matter. Bottom line- do not attempt to get away with being dishonest.
Grade Appeal Procedure:
Consult the College Catalog concerning this process.
Emergency Response Message:
Please take note of the safety features in and close to your classroom and study the posted evacuation route. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest because of the existence of roofing tiles or other potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, running out of the building can also be dangerous during severe earthquakes. During strong earthquakes, the recommended response is to duck, cover, and hold until the shaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others.
D.S.S. & Americans with Disabilities Act:
Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities, upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. Disability Support Services functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of the accommodations.
OTHER NOTES:
• If the instructor is sick, please check school email and see the classroom blog for updates and information for the class. Lab room will be open and available during those class hours for students to work on assignments and/or practice.
MATERIALS LIST:
Computer Tools
- Personal Computer (for out-of-class use)
- Personal Copy of Adobe Photoshop (CS6 or newer)
- Personal Pen Tablet (i.e. Wacom Intuos) OR Pen Display (i.e. Wacom Cintiq/Mobile Studio)
- Personal Stylus Pen (i.e. Wacom Intuos 4/5/Pro Pen OR Cintiq 13/22 Stylus Pen)
- 2GB+ USB Flash Drive
- (Optional) Smudge Guard Glove (Recommended: Smudge Guard)
- (Optional) Anti-Blue Light Glasses (Recommended: Spektrum)
Sketchbook
· 1 Sketchbook (5x8 minimum, 50+ sheets) (Recommend: Strathmore Tan/Grey Tone Sketchbook)
· Ballpoint Pen . . . Black or Blue Ink (Recommend: Bic Xtra Smooth Ball Pen)
· 12” / 18” Westcott C-Thru Ruler; NO METAL RULERS ALLOWED . . . $1.60 – $3.16
· Optional - Gelly Roll 08- White Ink Pen . . . $1.49 ea.
Printing Tools
This class will require assignments to be printed on 11”x17” paper for submission. Students have several options:
· “Art Computer Graphic” Print Card (Bought at FC Book Store) . . . $12.00
· Local Printers-
o The Complete Package, 1435 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 (PDF Files ONLY)
o FedEx Office Print, 444 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
o Office Depot, 2429 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
o Office Depot, Fullerton Town Center, 1140 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
o Costco Wholesale (Membership Required), 900 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
Each assignment will cover a 1 - 3 week work period.
Assignment schedule may change due to class pace, holidays, or any other obstacles.
WEEK 01: Introduction to class, Introduction to Photoshop, Introduction to digital painting tools, Optimizing Photoshop workspace/performance, Review production requirements (naming conventions, file size, format, etc.)
WEEK 02: Basics of lighting, Basics of values, Masking, Clip masking
PROJECT 01: Painting geometric forms
(Last day to Drop Classes w/o “W”)
WEEK 03: Basic Perspective, Blending techniques
PROJECT 02: Painting a geometric form still life
WEEK 04: DAY 01- NO CLASS/PRESIDENT’S DAY
DAY 02- Transitioning from painting greyscale to color, Photoshop blending modes, Seeing and creating in shapes
PROJECT 03: Painting realistic fruit (in B&W and Color)
WEEK 05: Hard vs. soft edges vs. lost edges, Simplifying and managing visually complex forms
PROJECT 04: Painting still life in color
WEEK 06: Controlling focal points, Rendering vs. finishing
PROJECT 04: Painting still life in color (cont’d.)
WEEK 07: Finding and using references, Introduction to texture brushes, Creating custom texture brushes,
PROJECT 05: Material spheres and cubes
WEEK 08: Detailing, “Post” techniques and adjustment layers, Spit-shine and polish
PROJECT 05: Material spheres and cubes (cont’d.)
WEEK 09: NO SCHOOL/SPRING RECESS
WEEK 10: Digitizing traditional line art, Channels- saving specialized selections,
PROJECT 06: Character-inspired textured card design
WEEK 11: Texturizing complex forms, lighting complex forms
PROJECT 07: Textured character model
WEEK 12: Continue working on texture and lighting complex forms
PROJECT 07: Textured character model (cont’d.)
WEEK 13: Introduction to master studies, Introduction to screencap studies, Composition and proportion matching techniques
PROJECT 08: Master studies & Screencap studies
(Last day to Withdraw from Classes)
WEEK 14: Staging a painting using light and color, Lighting scenarios using time of day to affect surfaces and create different moods, Techniques for creating lighting effects, Creating comprehensive layout
PROJECT 09: Color & Lighting Key Studies
WEEK 15: Continue working on lighting and mood, Taking comprehensive layout to final color key illustration
PROJECT 09: Color & Lighting Key Studies (cont’d.)
WEEK 16: DAY 01: Rendering and detailing final color key
PROJECT 09: Color & Lighting Key Studies (cont’d.)
DAY 02- Class project redo DUE
PROJECT 09: Color & Lighting Key Studies (cont’d.)
WEEK 17: DAY 01- Class Sketchbooks DUE, Return all class projects
DAY 02- Class Portfolios DUE, Class Party
(Last Day of Class)
IMPORTANT DATES:
PROJECT 01 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 02 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 03 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 04 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 05 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 06 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 07 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 08 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
PROJECT 09 (100 pts.) DUE …………………………
REDOS DUE ……………………………………………
SKETCHBOOK (100 pts.) DUE ………………………
CLASS PORTFOLIO (100 pts.) DUE …………………
TOTAL CLASS POINTS POSSIBLE (1,100 pts.) ……
Upon assignment deadline, students will be asked to provide a Flattened Image, 300 DPI, high-resolution JPG render of the completed assignment for instructor record.
