About the Schedule
The Week column indicates what week the class is in.
The Date column contains the day and date of the class.
The Class Description column describes what we will do during that class. Classes are categorized as follows:
- Demo/lecture will usually feature a demonstration of the technical processes required to complete the weekly exercise. Often, step by step instructions are listed to assist in the completion of a task. It is highly recommended that a "dry run" of the exercise be completed prior to attending Demo/lecture classes. Assignment descriptions are typically written out here or provided via a link.
- Quiz/Exam will follow selected readings and lectures. All quizzes will be conducted on Angel.
- Critique will be held on work due dates. The first 10 or so students to hand in their assignments will receive critiques, so get your work in early.
- Lab work will be time for you to work on assignments, and have assistance from your classmates or me. There will often be lab work time after discussions.
The Work Due column shows what assignment(s) are due that class.
The Reading Due column contains links or chapter/page numbers for readings, videos, and tutorials to complete for that class.
Lab work Projects and exercises are due on their "Work due" date BEFORE the class begins, so that they may be discussed and critiqued.
Schedule subject to change-Check this page frequently for updates!
| Week | Date | Class Description | Work Due | Reading Due |
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| 1 | Tue, Jan 19 | Intro | NA | NA |
| Thu, Jan 21 | Understanding the DMA environment
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Classwork "0":Classwork: Make a new folder on the desktop, name it username_cw1_201, Create an illustrator, photoshop, indesign, and flash document. Download and install a font. Download and embed a sound file and a video file in your flash document. Save all files and LINKED files into the folder, drag the folder into my drop box, drag the folder into your server documents folder. . |
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| 2 | Tue, Jan 26 | Photoshop Basics | Classwork 1 Homework 1: Cite 3 examples of proprietary software and an open source counterpart for each. Explain the pros and cons of each example. Post on your class discussion forum on angel. |
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-10438578-248.html http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/watch-youtube-videos-in-html5/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open_source_and_closed_source Be prepared to discuss in class. |
| Thu, Jan 28 | Photoshop Basics continued. Introduce reading. | Classwork 2. Homework 2: Alter a photo from the internet in an interesting way. Make sure the photo is at least 400x400 pixels. Try the Wacom tablet. Drop off your work in the drop-box, in a folder called username_hw2_201 |
http://www.xconomy.com/national/2010/01/25/the-apple-paradox-how-a-company-thats-so-closed-can-foster-so-much-open-innovation/ | |
| 3 | Tue, Feb 02 | Photoshop Basics Cont'd. Introduce Exercise 1. | None | |
| 3 | Thu, Feb 04 | Lab Work | ||
| 4 | Tue, Feb 09 | Illustrator Basics. Introduce Project 1. Introduce Exercise 2. | Classwork 3 | Wikipedia's take on vector graphics |
| Thu, Feb 11 |
Discuss UI, GUI. Look at Smashing Magazine's wireframing resources. Lab Work |
Exercise 1. Bring in sketches of your remote control design for Exercise 2. | ||
| 5 | Tue, Feb 16 | President's Day Holiday - No classes. | ||
| Thu, Feb 18 | Lab work on exercise 2 and project 1. | Exercise 2 | Wikipedia's take on GUI. A good read on modern interface design. |
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| 6 | Tue, Feb 23 | Lab Work | ||
| Thu, Feb 25 | Lab Work | None | ||
| 7 | Tue, Mar 02 | NA | NA | |
| Thu, Mar 04 | Discussion: Digital topics presentation/paper. Critique, Pr. 1 Introduce Exercise 3. 3D Basics |
Classwork 4 Project 1 |
Get inspired. Look at some design sites:
Homework: post a link to your favorite design or digital technology blog, and explain why you like it. It doesn't have to be on this list. Keep your eye out for 3D resources, as we will be discussing 3D in the next few weeks. |
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| 8 | Tue, Mar 09 | Special topics:Google Sketchup. | Watch all 4 videos listed here: http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos/new_to_gsu.html | |
| Thu, Mar 11 | More 3D work. Work on Exercise 3 | Classwork 5 |
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| 9 | Tue, Mar 16 | Audio Basics-Sound Studio and Garage Band | Classwork 6. Exercise 3. | |
| Thu, Mar 18 | IMovie/Camcorders and DV. Introduce Exercise 4. Introduce Project 2. | Classwork 7 | ||
| 10 | Tue, Mar 23 | Lab Work | None | |
| Thu, Mar 25 | Lab Work | None | ||
| 11 | Tue, Mar 30 | Lab Work | Exercise 4 | |
| Thu, Apr 01 | Lab Work | IDVD | ||
| 12 | Tue, Apr 06 | Critique: Project 2 | Project 2 | |
| Thu, Apr 08 | Introduce Project 3. | Classwork 8 | ||
| 13 | Tue, Apr 13 | Code Basics | Classwork 9 | |
| Thu, Apr 15 | Thanksgiving-No Class | |||
| 14 | Tue, Apr 20 | Flash | Classwork 10 | |
| Thu, Apr 22 | Lab Work | |||
| 15 | Tue, Apr 27 | Final Exam Review | ||
| Thu, Apr 29 | Critique | Project 3 | ||
| TBD | TBD | TBD | Work (Exercises, Projects) may be re-submitted for grade improvement up till the time of the exam. |