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Course: ARCH 1353 | 590-599 | Digital Media 1 Section: sec 590_090: sec 592_092: sec 593_093: sec 594_094: sec 595_095: sec 596_096: sec 597_097: sec 598_098: sec 599_099:
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Coordinator:
Maria Perbellini
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Instructor: Analaura Almeida Analaura Almeida Martin Medina Valeria Sierra Rob Diaz Valeria Sierra Kyle Meeks Rob Diaz Kyle Meeks
E-mail: analaura.almeida@ttu.edu martin.medina@ttu.edu valeria.sierra@ttu.edu rob.diaz@ttu.edu kyle.meeks@ttu.edu
maria.perbellini@ttu.edu
COURSE INFORMATION Catalogue description: 1353. Digital Media I - Prerequisite: AutoCAD. An introduction to the use of the computer as a design drawing tool with an emphasis on conceptual knowledge and computing skills for design communication. Levels: Undergraduate - TTU Credits: 3 semester credit hours NAAB STUDENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 2009 A.3 Visual Communication Skills: Ability to use appropriate representational media, such as traditional graphic and digital technology skills, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process. COURSE OVERVIEW The course intent is to develop the ability to use representational tools and methods. Students are exposed to effective visual communication strategies using a range of media, such as analog and digital drawings and graphics, to support each stage of the design process. The course is organized in 5 stages. 1.) The first stage introduces a general knowledge about images made of pixels: type, size, resolution and all those basics information that are necessary to acquire in order to be efficient with graphics. 2.) The second stage of the course focuses on the use of Adobe Photoshop. Students learn about how to manipulate and edit pixel-images. They work with a full set of actions involved with reiteration, transformation, editing, filtering and layering. The history of all these applications must be documented graphically.
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3.) The third stage explores vectors and diverse ways to deal with lines and drawings. Students implements all the features of Adobe Illustrator, including files export techniques from other programs (Photoshop, AutoCAD) and text features. Part of the third stage is dedicated to refresh students’ proficiency and skills with AutoCAD, focusing specifically on planar and sectional drawings, including line weight and line hierarchy. 4.) The fourth stage goes more in depth on layout and additional graphical applications using Adobe-In-Design, instrumental for giving to the students more proficiency in their portfolio representation and organization. 5.) The fifth stage introduces the basics of Rhino, a program with an interface compatible with AutoCAD, working on reiterations of planar and sectional drawings combined with simple 3D modeling explorations. Students work on weekly assignments. COURSE STRUCTURE The course is designed to work both as the supporting course associated with ARCH 1411, Architectural Design Studio I, and as a “stand alone” course. Students apply the course digital knowledge and tools on their studio design process, in order to be efficient and well prepared on graphical representations. Guided by the Coordinator, the section Instructors will be responsible for every in-class aspect of their particular section of the course: from lecturing, to demos, to taking attendance, to assignment delivery, to assessment. A typical class day will include anything from a program related presentation, a discussion of an assigned reading, to a review of completed work. Each section meets nominally for two hours twice a week at designated times. The section instructors will have two hours a week of regular office hours for students in their section. A student with a median skill and acumen level should require 9 hours of study a week outside class to successfully complete the coursework. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course the student should: - have a good understanding of digital representations and graphics, and their impacts on architectural design; - have the ability to use the indicated digital programs features; - be able to manipulate and transform images (pixels) and drawings (vectors); - be able to generate and edit digital applications and tasks; - be able to organize files transfers between programs; - be able to draw correctly planar and sectional constructs; - be efficient and creative with studio projects representations and portfolio layout and content; - be familiar with basic modeling techniques. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Assessment is divided between several additive and incremental weekly assignments. Each assignment will be graded. It will also include a significant number of readings and discussions of the technology and representation skills employed. At mid-term 50% of the course grade will be delivered. At semester’s end a 50% grade will be delivered. The semester grade will be recorded as the sum of these two halves.
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a) Daily project progress will be assessed through pin-ups with the attending section instructor. Project summation assessments will be delivered at the end of each stage. Each stage will be graded. b) Each semester half will culminate in a class pin-up review of the conceptual ideas and steps of the technologies presented through the course, including readings and discussions. Each review will be graded. The final grade will be a summation of the two reviews grades, which includes the grades of each stage. c) Once grades are delivered, any student disputing a grade will deliver a written explanation of their dispute to the attending section instructor/assistant for review and re-consideration. The instructor will reply in writing with any necessary clarification or change. REQUIREMENTS: Assignments:
Each assignment will have specific requirements and deadlines. All assignments must be completed in a timely manner. There will be no extensions to due dates.
Production:
Physical prints of each assignment work for class pin-ups, physical printed final booklet including the semester work, and a digital database of ordered files.
Final:
All assignments will be documented in high quality digital forms and printout in portfolio format for the end of the semester. This will be weighted with the rest of the semester's work towards the final grade.
Student Work: The College of Architecture reserves the rights to retain, exhibit, and reproduce work submitted by students. Work submitted for grade is the property of the college and remains as such until it is returned to the student. For exhibition purposes keep all material available for the instructor at the end of semester. COMPUTATIONAL DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS: 1.) Each student needs to have a personal Laptop from the first day of class. 2.) Software required: Autodesk AutoCAD, ADOBE CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Acrobat) and Rhino.. 3.) ALL WORK WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY SAVED AND REGULARLY BACKED UP 4.) Optional: a digital camera 5.) Optional: Monoprice graphic pen tablet ($50) for Photoshop production and drawing. Required Computer: Students must acquire a laptop to practice and perform their assignments. See the college wiki for minimum specification. It is important that all work produced and delivered will be backed-up on a regular basis. Computers are prone to viruses, crashes, server and network problems. Regardless of the system’s ability to perform, all work should be saved and will not be an excuse for not producing or delivering assigned exercises or projects. Latest student computer minimum specifications are available at http://www.arch.ttu.edu/architecture/computers.asp.
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Required Software:
Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Standard Design CS-5 (includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.) and Rhino. Software is available at the Texas Technology Store. Rhino can be ordered through the IT office on the 9th floor of Architecture Building. Students may also download software from the College of Architecture server \\archlab . This is licensed software and only works while connected to the Texas Tech Network, a VPN is required to work off campus. Consult Denny Mingus or Maria Jeffery in the IT office for help with set up. READINGS Books, articles, texts required will be indicated by the instructor in the course of the semester with the assignments.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
From the TTU Student Handbook 2010-2011
I. Religious Holy Day Absences
According to the 2009-2010 University Catalog, regarding notification to faculty, a student may be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused for this purpose may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused. According to OP 34.19, a student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence.
J. Class Attendance
OP 34.04, Academic Regulations Concerning Student Performance, and the University Catalog provide complete information regarding class attendance and reporting student illness and emergencies. Responsibility for class attendance rests with the student. The instructor determines the effect of absences on grades, consistent with university policy, for excused and unexcused absences. In case of an illness that will require absence from class for more than one week, the student should notify his/her academic dean. In case of absences because of a brief illness, the student should inform the instructor directly.
K. Student Absence due to Sponsorship of Student Activities and Off-Campus Trips
According to the University Catalog, faculty, department chairpersons, directors, or others responsible for a student representing the university on officially approved trips should notify the student’s instructors of the departure and return schedules in advance of the trip. The instructor so notified must not penalize the student, although the student is responsible for material missed. Students absent because of university business must be given the same privileges as other students (e.g., if other students are given the choice of dropping one of four tests, then students with excused absences must be given the same privilege). According to OP 34.06, students will be responsible for making their own individual arrangements with instructors for class work missed while participating in an off-campus trip.
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Collage Attendance Policy: The College considers four (4) unexcused absences in a course excessive and grounds for dropping the student from the course.
Note: Failure to work in class with undivided attention, the lack of appropriate tools and materials, any tardiness, leaving early, lack of participation, general socializing, goofing around, disruptive behavior, etc. will be regarded as absences. You are not allowed to work on assignments from other classes during this class.
CIVILITY IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment (during or after hours) that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the Instructor; students are prohibited in engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to
INTEGRITY:
It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. As such, the College of Architecture follows the University academic regulations pertaining to Cheating and Plagiarism as set forth in the Undergr aduate and Graduate catalog, 2003-2004, page 49. Additionally, refer to the Student Affairs Handbook for the University definition and policy regarding plagiarism, disciplinary sanctions, conditions, and restrictions. Plagiarism includes offering the work of another student as one’s own, work drawn, made or designed by another student or design work copied from any other person and source without full and clear acknowledgement. It is quite OK to use precedent as long as you give attribution. Students are expected to have done the work that is claimed as their own. As a matter of course, you will acknowledge your sources with the appropriate footnote or endnote.
ROOM REQUIREMENTS:
Students need to comply with Architectural building policy. ADA, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES: The University is committed to the principle that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. If you require special accommodations in order to participate, please contact the instructor. Students should present appropriate verification from Disabled Students Services, Dean of Students Office. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. Contact office 335, West Hall, or 806-742- 2405.
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Academic Regulations: Please consult the Texas Tech University 2004-05 Catalog, (pp. 52-56) for information about Semester Hours and Course Loads, Dropping a Course, Class Attendance, Reporting Illness, Absence Due to Religious Observance, Academic Integrity, Civility in the Classroom, and Grading Practices; Equal Opportunity statement is on p. 2. Students must comply with ALL requirements of the Architecture Building Policy posted on the college web site at http://www.arch.ttu.edu/Architecture/ leave the class.
GRADING:
“A” indicates that the level of expertise is superior (excellent work.) “B” indicates the project task or problem is clearly resolved but lacks in-depth study or resolution in one or two areas (good work). “C” indicates the level of work is satisfactory (average work). “F” grade indicates a failure to respond to adequately.
FINAL SUBMISSION
All of your final board files and portfolio booklet must be turned in on DVD FORMAT, properly labeled, and saved on the ArchLAB Server prior to grades being due. Portfolio booklet must be bound and printed with an appropriate layout, accordingly to instructor directions and before the last class day. IF THIS IS NOT DONE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A FINAL GRADE UNTIL THE WORK IS IN. The files should be labeled properly and in this format. The file extension will comply with the program you are using to save the file...it will not be “.exe”. EXAMPLE: 01.01_RDiaz_ProjectName.exe 01.02_RDiaz_ProjectName.exe
02.01_RDiaz_ProjectName.exe 03.01_RDiaz_ProjectName.exe and so on...
WEBSITE
http://digitalmedi1.blogspot.com/ The course WEBSITE will be the resource for all class information, for students to access for software tutorials, readings, assignments, and other information regarding the class. The students from each sections who’s work excells will also be added to the blog for all to see. For further information on schedules, deadlines and other requirements, see project assignments, handouts, or web postings by your studio instructor.