CGT 161 History of Graphic Design Syllabus Instructor and Class Information Instructor Name Email Phone Office Location Instructor Office Hours Douglas Mumm Section Number 119342 Meeting Times Meeting Location Course Information Course Description dmumm@schoolcraft.edu Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 pm to 3:52 pm VT 440 This course introduces the student to the history of graphic design and its application as a form of mass communication. Students examine how social, cultural and technical considerations have influenced the way information is designed for publication. Students learn how an understanding of historical, cultural and social influences leads to more effective graphic design in the modern world. Types of Instruction Instruction Type Credit Hours [transcripted] 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Pre/Corequisites Prerequisite Textbooks None. Credits/Hours Meggs History of Graphic Design - Required. Contact the Schoolcraft Bookstore for the appropriate textbook availability at http://www.schoolcraftbooks.com/. Learner Supplies Notebook and pens or pencils for taking notes, making thumbnails, etc. Portable media for projects. Syllabus - Page 1 of 8
Core Abilities 1 Demonstrate social and cultural awareness 2 Think creatively and critically 3 Use technology effectively Course Competencies 1 Distinguish elements which increase the effectiveness of communication. 2 Explain major trends and movements in the history of design. 3 Examine key innovators and contributors to the field of graphic design. 4 Differentiate the social, cultural, technical and aesthetic trends which have affected the design of visual communications through history. 5 Explain the forces affecting our current systems of visual communication in an international environment. 6 Differentiate the historical, cultural and technical influences in specific examples of graphic design. 7 Explain how developments in technology have changed the nature of visual communication over time. 8 Explain how changes in culture or society have resulted in changes in graphic design. 9 Compare examples of graphic design from different cultures or different times in terms of their effectiveness in communicating to their audiences. Academic Integrity In accordance with the Schoolcraft College Student Code of Conduct, students are prohibited from engaging or participating in acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. The complete Student Code of Conduct is available in the catalog and at: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/academics/policies/conduct. Any academic dishonesty associated with this course may result in the grade of zero for the assignment or exam and may lead to further disciplinary action. Cheating Includes but is not limited to: assistance with tests, quizzes, exams; unauthorized sources when writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems or completing other assignments; taking/receiving academic material (including tests) belonging to a faculty or staff member without permission. Plagiarism Includes but is not limited to: the use of published or unpublished work of someone else without full citation. Plagiarism also includes selling/purchasing papers or other academic material. In other words, it is stealing (whether knowingly or unknowingly) another s work and passing it off as your own. Forms of plagiarism include direct quotations, paraphrasing (restatement of text without changing the meaning and without giving attribution) and aggregation of materials (compilation and rearrangement of materials gathered from several sources). Additional Services The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) may have tutors for this course. Syllabus - Page 2 of 8
Livonia LAC: (734) 462-4436; Bradner Library, Room 119 Radcliff LAC: (734) 462-4400, ext. 6021; Radcliff Center, RC 120 There are general (open) computer labs for student use both at Livonia and Radcliff. In Livonia, MC 010 (lower level of the McDowell Center) is open daily and on weekends with hours posted in the lab. At Radcliff, RC 140 will have weekly hours posted outside the room. Call (734) 462-4400, ext. 5529 for hours at both campuses. Lab technicians are available in MC 010 to help you with hardware or system problems in the labs. They are not tutors for various software packages. Food and drink are not allowed in any computer labs. Additional policies may be posted in the computer labs. Class Cancellation Classes canceled will be listed on the Schoolcraft web page. Students can visit http://www.schoolcraft.edu/cancellationsandclosings for more information. For College closings due to weather or other emergencies, listen to major area radio or TV stations for updates. SCalerts RAVE Emergency Alert System All Schoolcraft College students enrolled in credit classes will automatically be enrolled in the SCalerts RAVE Emergency Messaging System. The SCalerts system sends messages about closings and emergencies or dangerous situations involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students. Visit http://www.schoolcraft.edu/scalerts for more information. Faculty and Off-Site Supervisor Responsibilities 1. Courses will be taught in accordance with the description published in the catalog and common syllabus. 2. A Course Syllabus will be distributed at the first session of each class. 3. Faculty will make themselves available for student consultations and will respond to emails, phone calls and student contacts in a timely manner. 4. Attendance will be taken and reported to the Records Office for State and Federal Report purposes. 5. Timely feedback will be provided to students regarding their progress. 6. Exams and other major assessments not returned to students will be kept on file for a minimum of three months after the semester end. Important Dates Wednesday, January 18: Last Day for Schedule Adjustment/Refund Sunday, March 26: Last Day for W Tuesday, February 28: Mid-Winter Break. No Class Held Tuesday, April 18: Semester Review (Final Exam Prep); Redos Tuesday, April 25: Final Exam, Last Class Held Important dates for registration, semester start and end, withdrawal /refund from classes and holidays for each semester may be found by selecting the Important Dates link at http://www.schoolcraft.edu/importantdates. Syllabus - Page 3 of 8
Methods of Instruction Any combination or all of the following may be used in this course. Delivery of Course Content: Lecture, Electronic Presentation, Demonstrations, Video/Audio Presentations, Case Studies, Field Trips, Website(s), Course Books, Articles, Other Resources Course competencies and outcomes remain the same regardless of course length or modality. Assessment: Practical Application, Quizzes and Tests, Papers and Presentations, Discussion, Other Projects Communication: Lecture, Collaborative Discussion, Group Projects, Electronic Communication, Course Website Missed or Late Assignments Students are expected to plan their schedule so that they can be present for scheduled class sessions and manage their time so that assignments and assessments can be completed on or before the date they are due. Make-up of a missed exam or acceptance of a late assignment is at the discretion of the instructor. There is no make-up for missed tests or projects. However: a redo sign-up sheet will be circulated on the 13 th week of class (April 15). You can: 1) Select any quiz or project to redo. The grade for this will replace the original grade (higher or lower) Or 2) Select any quiz or project that you might have missed due to absence. You will receive full credit. Or 3) Choose to do nothing at all. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Schoolcraft College that no person shall, on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, and/or national origin be excluded from participating in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. Student Responsibilities As a Schoolcraft College student (whether online, on campus, or at an off campus educational site), you are expected to: 1. Check your Schoolcraft email, Blackboard (if applicable) and the College website for: Syllabus - Page 4 of 8
- Announcements - Class Cancellations - Assignments - Other pertinent information Refer to the Schoolcraft Email User Guide, found on the Schoolcraft website for assistance in setting up your Schoolcraft email. 2. Seek technical assistance, should the need arise, regarding elements needed to complete your coursework including but not limited to SCmail, Blackboard, publisher resources, etc. 3. Use appropriate communications and proper Netiquette between you and the instructor, supervisor, and/or classmates. 4. Complete all course requirements, assignments, reflections, etc. This includes but is not limited to: being responsible for reading the textbook/course materials and not relying on the instructor presenting every detail. 5. Follow the College s policies regarding student conduct, academic integrity, and academic dishonesty. 6. Budget your time to keep up with the course work. At least two hours of study time outside of class for each hour the class meets is recommended. 7. Check the Schoolcraft College Registration Information web page for important institutional dates (e.g. registration, withdrawal, etc.). 8. Demonstrate respect and courtesy to others whether in the classroom, online, or off-site. 9. Identify yourself and the class you are referring to when contacting your instructor or supervisor via email, by phone, or in person. In addition, show the attempted work when seeking help in completing an assignment. 10. Inform your instructor or supervisor of any situations or health conditions that might create an emergency within the learning environment. 11. Discuss, in advance, any needs you may have for test taking or other accommodations. The instructor must have received notification from Disability Support Services. 12. Adhere to the instructor s classroom policies regarding the usage of any digital device (e.g. cell phone, tablet, etc.) during class. 13. Refrain from all unauthorized recording of any instructor, classmate, etc. without prior permission. Success in Your Course and Program of Study Schoolcraft College is dedicated to your success in achieving your goals. The grade that you earn in this course may impact your ability to progress in future courses or in your program. Students who do not fulfill the minimum requirements set by this course and receive a grade lower than the minimum to progress, or those who do not officially withdraw from this course by the withdrawal deadline and receive a final grade of 0.0, may have their ability to obtain financial aid impacted. This may include future denial of financial aid or the requirement to return funds that have been disbursed. Course Specific Information The CGT program is intended to prepare you for a career in graphic design. In order to do well in this class, you should assume a professional attitude. Syllabus - Page 5 of 8
Follow proper saving and backup procedures. Lost files or damaged disks are your responsibility and may affect your final grade. Meet all deadlines. Each project will have a deadline. Late work will not be accepted without prior consent of the instructor. Some of the class materials are copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of computer software and tutorial files is not allowed and may lead to criminal prosecution. During the semester, several projects will be assigned. Many projects will require the student to conduct independent research. Any dishonesty involved with projects or exams will result in a grade of zero. This includes copyrights: unless otherwise approved by the instructor, all components of the final project should be the work of the student, or be accompanied by the appropriate permissions and clearances. Critiques and discussions of work in progress may be held from time to time. You will be expected to discuss your work with the class and participate in discussions of other students work. Projects may overlap. You will have to keep careful scheduling in order to make all of your deadlines. You may be required to use the student lab or your own computer to complete your projects. You should plan to spend 2-4 hours of lab time for each hour of class time per week. The lab is open every day and on weekends, hours are posted at the lab. Grading Rationale A minimum of seven tests and quizzes will be given and may be given without prior warning. These tests and quizzes are designed to evaluate your knowledge of the course materials. There will be a minimum of two projects assigned during the semester. Each project will focus on the application of information from the class to specific examples of graphic design in the real world. The sum total of all quizzes and projects comprise 60% of the final grade You are expected to participate in learning activities such as discussions, group projects, critiques, evaluations and presentations. This comprises 10% of the final grade A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. The exam is designed to test your knowledge of the materials as well as your understanding of basic concepts. The final exam counts for 30% of your final grade. There will be a collection of an artifact for assessment of core abilities and/or program outcomes. Determination of Final Grade The final grade is determined according to the following formula: (Note to students: A curve will not be used in determining final grades.) 60% - based on class activities, including performance on quizzes and projects. 10% - based on participation in discussions 30% - based on final exam or project Syllabus - Page 6 of 8
Grading Scale Descriptions Grade Scores Grade Points Descriptions Grade Scores Excellent 100-99 4.0 79 2.4 98-97 3.9 78 2.3 96-95 3.8 77 2.2 94-93 3.7 76 2.1 92-91 3.6 Poor 75 2.0 Very Good 90 3.5 74 1.9 89 3.4 73 1.8 88 3.3 72 1.7 87 3.2 71 1.6 86 3.1 70-69 1.5 Good 85 3.0 68-67 1.4 84 2.9 66-65 1.3 83 2.8 64-63 1.2 82 2.7 62-61 1.1 81 2.6 60 1.0 Average 80 2.5 Unacceptable 59 & Below 0.0 Grade Points Schedule NOTE TO STUDENTS: The basic topics in this course must be covered but may be accomplished using a modified version of the schedule listed below Session Topics Target Assignments/ Due Date Competencies Assessments 1 Overview. 2 Chapter One: The Invention of Writing and Chapter Three: The Asian Contribution 3 Chapter Two: Alphabets and Chapter Four: Illuminated Manuscripts 4 Chapter Five: Printing Comes to Europe and Chapter Six: The German Illustrated Book 5 Chapter Seven: Renaissance Graphic Design and Chapter Eight: An Epoch of Typographic Genius. 6 Chapter Nine: Part One, Typography for an Industrial Age; Chapter Nine Part Two: Photography, The New Communications Tool and Popular Graphics of the Victorian Era 7 Chapter Ten: The Arts and Crafts Movement Syllabus - Page 7 of 8
8 Chapter Eleven: Ukiyo-e and Art Nouveau 9 Chapter 12: The Genesis of 20 th - Century Design 10 Chapter 13: The Influence of Modern Art 11 Chapter 14: Pictoral Modernism 12 Chapter 15: A New Language of Form 13 Chapter 16: The Bauhaus and the New Typography 14 Review and Redos 15 Final Exam Syllabus - Page 8 of 8