Instructor: Maurice Abelman

Email: abelmanm@lamarpa.edu 

Phone: 409-984-6389

Office Hours: MWF: 9am-10am | 2:30pm-3:30pm (PAC Room 140)

TR: 9:30am-11am | 2pm-3:30pm (PAC 140)  

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Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of vector software; use vector drawing tools to manipulate, create, and edit vector drawings for print or web; and specify file formats.

No Text Book

Computer or Laptop capable of running Adobe CC

Electronic Drawing Tablet (recommended)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Behance 

Sketch book and drawing tools

Camera (smartphone camera acceptable) 

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Computer or Laptop capable of running Adobe CC

Electronic Drawing Tablet (recommended)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Behance 

Sketch book and drawing tools

Camera (smartphone camera acceptable) 

N/A

Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of vector software

use vector drawing tools to manipulate, create, and edit vector drawings for print or web; and specify file formats.

• Prepares design elements for inclusion into a digital product

• Creates original design elements for inclusion into a portfolio

• Describes current trends in graphic design.

• Demonstrates ethics and professionalism within the graphic design field.

Project Summaries

Project 1: Still Life Illustration 

This project will focus on learning basic tools and strategies on how to draw simple objects in Photoshop and Illustrator. Traditional food-based still-life drawings and food cartoons will be the major theme for this project.

Project 2: Animal and Monster Illustration

This project will focus on animal mascot and Halloween monster themes. Students will begin to explore color theory in combination with character illustration.

Project 3: Christmas Card

This project will focus on incorporating holiday themes into advanced character and background illustrations. The Christmas produced by the students will be printed onto a Christmas card to be sold at the LSCPA annual Christmas celebration.

Project 4: Illustrate a Story 

The final project of the semester will require students to tell a 2-4 page short story using only illustrations.

Major Assignments

Week 1 - Course Intro , Syllabus, Realistic, Abstract, Character

Week 2 - Project 1: Still Life Illustration - Work days

Drawing Exercises- Due

Week 3 - Project 1: Still Life Illustration - Work days- Critique

Week 4 - Project 1: Still Life Illustration - Work days -Due

Week 5 - Project 2: Animal and Monster Illustration- Work Days

Week 6 - Project 2: Animal and Monster Illustration- Work Days- Critique

Week 7 - Project 2: Animal and Monster Illustration- Work Days -Due

Week 8 - Project 3: Christmas Card - Work days

Week 9 - Project 3: Christmas Card - Work days

Week 10 - Project 3: Christmas Card - Work days- Critique

Week 11 - Project 3: Christmas Card - Work days- Due

Week 12 - Project 4: Illustrate a Story - Work Day

Week 13 - Project 4: Illustrate a Story - Work Day

Week 14 - Project 4: Illustrate a Story - Work Day- Critique

Week 15 - Project 4: Illustrate a Story - Work Day

Week 16 - Project 4: Illustrate a Story - Work Day- Due

Final Project Due Dec 9th.

Passing grades: 100-90= A 89-80=B 79-70=C

Failing Grades: 69-60= D 59 – Below= F

Determination of Final Grade

Project Grades 100% - This is a project based class. The Average of your major projects will account for 100% of your grade.

Each major project will have 4 different phases Thinking, Looking, Doing, and Critique.

25% Thinking Assignments This is the 1st phase of the project. These assignments will require students to study and analyze the projects objectives and brainstorm concepts for possible solutions for the project.

25% Looking Assignments- These assignments will require students to research subject matter that relate to the projects they are developing.

25% Doing Assignments- This is the major part of the project where students will learn how to visually create their designs using current programs within the industry.

25% - Critique - This is the last stage of their projects where they will gather feedback about their projects from their peers or instructors.

Late Work

Every assignment in this class will have a due date assigned on Blackboard. For everyday beyond the due date of the assignment, points will be deducted from your grade for that student work. 

10 points will be deducted for every week that the student work is late. Students will be held accountable for turning their work in on time.

Class Etiquette and Mindfulness 

This is a college learning environment. Be conscious of your behavior in class and how it could effect your education and the education of the students around you. If you do anything to disrupt class or the pace of my lectures or demos you will be warned. If you continue to disrupt class you will be asked to leave and won’t be allowed to return unless you apologize to me and the class for causing a scene.

If class time is given to complete an assignment, use that time to complete your work. If you refuse to do the class assignment during class, points will be deducted from the final grade of that assignment and your participation grade.

Do not bring any food to eat during class. Do not use your cell phones unless instructed to do so. No selfies, texting, or phone calls during class. Please do not have side conversations during lecture. Ask for permission to use the restroom.

Class News and Updates

If there are any updates for class I will contact you via email (through the campus email with reminders, changes or any other pertinent information. Please check your email once per day to make sure there aren’t any important updates. It is your responsibility to manage your emails so that lines of communication are open and available.

Contacting The Instructor

The best way to contact me is through email. I will get back to you within 24-48 hrs. Please note that I only check my LSCPA email after 6pm on weekdays

Academic Integrity 

Academic integrity is one of the most cherished principles of the Lamar State College Port Arthur Community. You must adhere to this principle: by understanding the nature of plagiarism and by not plagiarizing materials; by refraining from the use of unauthorized aids on projects and tests; by turning in assignments which are products of your own efforts and research; and by refusing to give or receive information or content on projects or tests to or from other students. If you violate these principles of simple honesty, you risk embarrassment, course failure, and disciplinary action. It is simply not worth it. 

Students with Disabilities Statement

Students with disabilities are requested to present their accommodation letters to their instructor at the beginning of the semester (through email) so that accommodations can be arranged in a timely manner by the College, the department, or the faculty member, as appropriate. Students with disabilities who do not have accommodation letters should visit the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

Attendance

Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. You must attend class every assigned class day according to LSCPA policy. If you miss a day, you will be responsible and held accountable for any content that you missed in class. More than 3 absences and you will drop a letter grade per. More than 9 and you will fail the class.

You must be on time each day for class. You will be marked tardy if you show up late for class. You will be marked tardy if you are 5 min late. 3 tardies will count as 1 absence. Beyond 10 minutes late, you will be marked absent. 

3 Lates = 1 Absence for Class 

3 Unexcused Absences = 1 Letter Drop for Class

6 Unexcused Absences = 2 Letter Drops for Class

9 Unexcused Absences = Fail the Class

Disclaimer

This syllabus is subject to change at any time during the semester. You will be notified of any changes or will be issued a new syllabus.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.