SYLLABUS Digital Drawing DART 107 F -3 Units
Instructor: Michael Matsumoto
E-Mail: MMatsumoto@fullcoll.edu
Phone: 714-992- 7261
Class Session: Monday/Wednesday
8:00AM- 10:35AM (5 Hours, 10 Minutes)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introductory course introducing the student to creating imagery through the use of electronic drawing tablets and digital screens. This course will emphasize the application of problem solving techniques through the digital sketching process, for illustrators, entertainment artists, and, animation artists. The student will be exposed to digital-based software applications combined with digital drawing tables and touch sensitive digital monitors. This course also prepares the student to meet industry standards and requirements for working digitally inside entertainment art production companies.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will be able to translate basic 2D drawing techniques, and principles of draftsmanship into a digital format using digital software applications, and external digital devices. The student will also be able to create digital artwork that clearly illustrates the student's solutions to assigned projects and create effective images using the concepts of design, such as: color, line, form, shape, pattern, contrast, value and composition in developing art work.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 107 F Digital Drawing, the student will be able to translate basic drawing techniques and principles of draftsmanship into a digital format using digital software applications, and external digital devices.
Assessment: Through collection of student projects, assessed against a department standard.
2. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 107 F Digital Drawing, the student will be able to create digital artwork that clearly illustrates the student’s solutions to assigned projects.
Assessment: Through collection of student projects, assessed against a classroom critique from fellow students, and the instructor.
3. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 107 F Digital Drawing, the student will be able to demonstrate basic competence in the use of digital drawing software, combined with the use of an external hardware digital drawing monitor.
Assessment: Skills demonstration assessed against a Department standard.
4. Outcome: Upon successful completion of DART 107 F Digital Drawing, the student will be able to create affective images by using the concepts of design, such as: color, line, form, shape, pattern, contrast, value, and composition in developing artwork.
Assessment: Through collection of student projects, assessed against an industry standard.
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.
- Not seated at assigned workstation/critique wall by the 5-minute mark from when class time starts = 1 Tardy
- Leaving class early, regardless of reason = 1 Absence
- Using personal phone in classroom for voice call, text messaging, 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
- 6 Tardies = 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 only be able to receive a “B” as the highest potential grade.
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 by 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 500 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 (listed and agreed upon at registration), and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner conducive to attaining their educational goals. Respectful behavior for the instructor, other students, classified staff, and lab aides is always expected within the class, during class trips, study abroad, on-line interactions, lab, and outside of class while associated with Fullerton College. Students should refer to the college catalog under the heading Student Conduct for additional information. The instructor has the right to dismiss a student from a class for two class sessions for student misconduct. Two class sessions mean the day of the dismissal and the following class session. The student will have to inform the Dean of Fine Arts, John Tebay, jtebay@fullcoll.edu, 714-992-7035, and department chair Jaime Perez, jperez@fullcoll.edu, 714-992-7271 of their dismissal. The two missed class sessions will count as absences, since the code of Student Conduct has been violated by the student.
· 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 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 and the Disability Support Service Office. I am committed to creating a course that is inclusive in its design. If you encounter barriers, please let me know immediately so that we can determine if there is a design adjustment that can be made or an accommodation that might be needed to overcome the limitations of the design. I am always happy to consider creative solutions as long as they do not compromise the intent of the assessment or the learning activity. You are also welcome to contact the Disability Support Service Office at 714-992-7099, or dsp@fullcoll.edu, to begin this conversation or to establish accommodations for this course, other courses, or to request other services. I welcome feedback that will assist me in improving the usability and experience for all students. The student must inform the instructor of any extra or needed requirements and be in communication with the DSS office. Instructors are not allowed to talk with parents, unless the student has granted permission in writing via email, or letter. Parents or related family are not allowed to attend class unless they have approved and registered with the DSS office.
OTHER NOTES:
• If the instructor is sick, please check your school email as well as the classroom website 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 Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
- Personal Pen Tablet (i.e. Wacom Intuos) OR Pen Display (i.e. Wacom Cintiq/Mobile Studio)
- In-Class Wacom Intuos4/5/Pro Pen OR Cintiq13/22 Stylus Pen (Available at Lab Tech Front Desk)
- 2GB+ USB Flash Drive
- (Optional) Smudge Guard Glove (Recommended: Smudge Guard)
- (Optional) Anti-Blue Light Glasses (Recommended: Spektrum)
Sketchbook & Drawing Tool Set
Pencil:
-1, Faber Castell Polychromos Colour 101 White Color Pencil . . . $2.85 ea.
Artist Pens:
- 2, Sakura Pigma Micron PN OR 05 (0.45mm) Black Ink Pens . . . $2.89 ea. (OR Niji Stylist Black . . . $1.45 ea.)
- 2, Sakura Pigma Graphic 3 (3.0 mm) Chisel Pen . . . ~$2.89 ea.
- 1, Gelly Roll 08- White Ink Pen . . . $1.49 ea.
Ruler:
- 1, 12” / 18” Westcott C-Thru Ruler; NO METAL RULERS ALLOWED . . . $1.60 – $3.16
(CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOOL SETS FOR CLASS)
A. WARM TONE SET:
Sketchbook:
- 1, Strathmore Hardbound TAN Sketch Journal (11x8.5, 128 pages) . . . $26.99 ($20.89 2018 Sale Blick)
Artist Markers:
- 2, Tombow 992 Dual Brush Marker . . . $2.99 ea.
B. COOL TONE SET:
Sketchbook:
- 1, Strathmore Hardbound GREY Sketch Journal (11x8.5, 128 pages) . . . $26.99 ($20.89 2018 Sale Blick)
Artist Markers:
- 2, Tombow N60 Dual Brush Marker . . . $2.99 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
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS-
Each assignment will cover a 2-3 week work period. Assignments may change to accommodate classroom skill set, or holiday schedule. Assignment schedule may change due to class pace, holidays, or any other obstacles.
Assign: Student Introduction Assignment
Introduction to Sketchbook Pro
Assign: Project 01- Basic Shapes in Perspective
Class 01: Basic Shapes in Perspective
Class 02: DUE – ALL Class Materials Obtained/Verified
Basic Shapes in Perspective
Class 01: NO CLASS – LABOR DAY
Class 02: DUE - PROJECT 01 CRITIQUE
Assign: Project 02- Additive/Subtractive Method
Class 02: Additive/Subtractive Method
Class 01: DUE - PROJECT 02 CRITIQUE
Assign: Project 03- Constructive Method in Perspective
Class 02: Constructive Method in Perspective
Class 01: Constructive Method in Perspective
Class 02: Constructive Method in Perspective
Class 01: DUE - PROJECT 03 CRITIQUE
Assign: Project 04- Dynamic Sketching
Class 02: Dynamic Sketching
Class 01: Dynamic Sketching
Class 02: Dynamic Sketching
Class 01: Dynamic Sketching
Class 02: Dynamic Sketching
Class 01: DUE - PROJECT 04 CRITIQUE
Assign: Project 05- Vehicle Design
Class 02: Vehicle Design
Class 01: Project 05- Vehicle Design
Class 02: Project 05- Vehicle Design
Class 01: DUE - PROJECT 05 CRITIQUE
Assign: Project 06- Prop Design
Class 02: Prop Design
Class 01: NO CLASS – VETERANS DAY
Class 02: Prop Design
Class 01: Prop Design
Class 02: Prop Design
Class 01: DUE - PROJECT 06 CRITIQUE
Assign: Project 07- Digital Class Portfolio
Class 02: Work in-class on Project
Class 01: DUE – PROJECT 07 (8:00am SHARP!)
DUE – CLASS SKETCHBOOKS
Class 02: Celebrate: Class Party
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-
Student Questionnaire
! Class: ________________________________________________________________________
! Name: ________________________________________________________________________
! Best Contact (Phone number or E-mail): ________________________________________________________________________
! Academic Goals: Certificate ! Associates ! Transfer (4-year) ! Other !
! Why are you taking this class?
________________________________________________________________________
! What are your career interests? (Game Design, 3D, Illustration, etc):
________________________________________________________________________
! What would your “dream-job” be? ________________________________________________________________________
! Have you taken any Digital Drawing/Painting classes before? Yes ! No !
! If so, which software did you learn? ________________________________________________________________________
! Languages Spoken: ________________________________________________________________________
! Countries you have visited or would like to see: ________________________________________________________________________
! What genre of Books or Magazines are you into? Favorite Read? ________________________________________________________________________
! What T.V. series are you watching lately? ________________________________________________________________________
! Do you play Video Games? Yes ! No !
! What is your favorite Video Game title? ___________________________________________
! Favorite Film-genre(s)? _____________________________________________________
! Favorite style(s) of Music? Favorite Artist/Group? _____________________________________________________
! Other special interests (Photography, cooking, cars, etc): ________________________________________________________________________
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I have read the syllabus and I understand all its contents and my responsibilities as a student.
I agree to follow the rules and conduct listed in the Syllabus, and I understand that cheating and plagiarism may result in my immediate dismissal from the class.
Print Name:___________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
