<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 12"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 12"> <link rel=File-List href="Copy%20of%20INTC_1050r50_syllabus_1_files/filelist.xml"> <link rel=Edit-Time-Data href="Copy%20of%20INTC_1050r50_syllabus_1_files/editdata.mso">  <title>INTC 1050 Syllabus</title> <link rel=themeData href="Copy%20of%20INTC_1050r50_syllabus_1_files/themedata.thmx"> <link rel=colorSchemeMapping href="Copy%20of%20INTC_1050r50_syllabus_1_files/colorschememapping.xml">  <style>  </style> <u1:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"/><u1:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"/> </head> <body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue style='tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=Section1> <o:p></o:p> <div align=center> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="78%" style='width:78.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td colspan=3 style='width:99.48%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt; background-position-x:0%;background-position-y: 0%;background-attachment: scroll'> Computer Graphics and Animation INTC1050 3 Credit Hours <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]> <![endif]> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td colspan=3 style='width:99.48%;background:#336699;padding: 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Course Information </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Course Description: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> A course designed to introduce the concepts of computer graphics creation. The course will use the software Paint Shop Pro version X or XI. The course is designed to teach computer graphics creation to students with no prior graphics background. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Course Objectives: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> The objective of this course is to help the student develop some facility in the use of graphics editing software and graphics creation software. The course will cover the basic concepts in image development and graphics manipulation. Upon Completing this course a student will,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>1.    <![endif]>Have a basic understanding of how to create raster or vector images.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.    <![endif]>Have a basic understanding of how to manipulate or modify a digital image.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3.    <![endif]>Have a basic understanding of the use of Layers and Masks within the context of modifying a digital image.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4.    <![endif]>Have a working knowledge of how to use selection tools to modify a digital image.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>5.    <![endif]>Have a basic understanding of how to incorporate and modify text or vector drawings on a digital image.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>6.    <![endif]>Have a basic understanding of how to apply a filter or an effect to a digital image as well as how to add plug-ins to digital imaging software.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>7.      <![endif]>Have a basic understanding of how to fix, restore or improve the quality of a digital image using basic editing tools. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:4'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Prerequisites and Co requisites:<o:p></o:p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Introduction to Computers or equivalent is a prerequisite </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Course Topics: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Topics in this course will include color techniques, placing type in an image, use of layers, creating special effects using filters, enhancing an image, creating web documents, creating an illustration, drawing using the pen tool, designing logos with text and gradient tools, and using creating simple animation for the web.. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Specific Course Requirements: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Students will be required to work through each of the modules and transmit the information requested electronically to the instructor. A final project will also be required and will also have to be transmitted electronically to the instructor. Work that is designated as printed will be sent to the instructor who will print copies of this work if appropriate. These copies will not necessarily be sent to the students. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:7'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:8'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Required Textbooks: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Please visit the RODP Virtual Bookstore at http://rodp.bkstr.com for information regarding the textbook for this course. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:9'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Supplementary Materials: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:10;height:41.25pt'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt; height:41.25pt'> Hardware Requirements: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt; height:41.25pt'> Computer, IBM compatible with the following minimum requirements: a CD or a DVD ROM drive, Pentium Class Computer, 512 MB RAM, 1 gigabyte available hard drive space, 56K modem, color monitor with 800 X 600 resolution, , (optional) color ink-jet printer or color laser printer and flat-bed scanner </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:11'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Software Requirements: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Corel Paint Shop Pro X or XI, software for zipping files, Microsoft office .Operating system should be Microsoft Windows </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:12'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Instructor Information </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:13'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:14'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:15'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td width="51%" style='width:33.36%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td width="29%" style='width:41.42%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:16'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Assessment and Grading </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:17'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Testing Procedures: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Honesty is a key component in any educational endeavor. To that end, students will be expected to do their own work and submit only their own work unless team projects are assigned. Exams will not be proctored, but will be given in specific timeframes that require the student to be present on-line during that time. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:18'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Grading Procedure: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> All work turned in by the student will be evaluated and a score reflective of the grading scale below will be attached to the work. High quality work on exercises, exams, and projects will receive the top scores on the grading scale. Work that is incomplete, late, or incorrect will receive grades that reflect the level of competence exhibited. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:19'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Grading Scale: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> 90-100 points--A 80-89 points---B 70-79 points---C 60-69 points--D Below 60 points--F Incomplete--I Withdraw-- W </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:20'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Assignments and Participation </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:21'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Assignments and Projects: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Computer Graphics and Animation will involve the use Paint Shop Pro. Information covered will include: Incorporating Color Techniques, Placing type in an image, applying layers to an image, creating special effects with filters, enhancing an image, and creating a web document drawing with the pen tool, paths, objects- layers, designing logos with text and gradient tools. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:22'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Class Participation: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Threaded discussions are a major part of this course and all students are required to participate weekly in the threaded discussion groups and other portions of the course. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:23'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Punctuality: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Students who take this course will be required to electronically transmit completed assignments on a weekly basis. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:24'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Course Ground Rules </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:25'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Students are expected to participate in all phases of this course. All work will be submitted electronically and it is up to the students to insure that the work was sent and was received. Failure to participate in all aspects of the course will negatively affect the student s grade. Any problems with the technical portion of the course must be reported immediately so a timely solution can be developed. Improper behavior on the course bulletin board or discussion group area of the course could negatively affect the student s grade or may result in dismissal from the course. Submitting copyrighted material without giving the source, submitting pornographic or objectionable material as part or all of a student project will also negatively affect a student s grade o may result in dismissal from the course. If the student has a question about the use of copyrighted material or the use of other materials on their projects the instructor should be contacted before the material is submitted to insure compliance with course standards. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:26'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Guidelines for Communications </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:27'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Email: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Examples: Always include a subject line. Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases. Use standard fonts. Do not send large attachments without permission. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication. Respect the privacy of other class members. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:28'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Discussion Groups: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Examples: Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant. Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic. Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other s ideas. Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks. Be positive and constructive in group discussions. Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:29'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Chat: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Examples: Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session. Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements. Be concise in responding to others in the chat session. Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time. Be constructive in your comments and suggestions. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:30'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Web Resources: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Examples: Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor Citation Styles Online <a href="http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html">http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html</a> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:31'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Library </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:32'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> The Tennessee Board of Regents Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. . </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:33'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Students With Disabilities </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:34'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:35'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Syllabus Changes </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:36'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'></td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> A statement that any necessary changes to the course syllabus will be sent to the student by e-mail and posted on the bulletin board. </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:37'> <td colspan=3 valign=top style='width:99.48%;background:#336699; padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Technical Support </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:38'> <td width="20%" valign=top style='width:24.22%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> Telephone Support: </td> <td colspan=2 style='width:75.02%;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'> For 24/7 technical support, please call 1-866-550-7637. You may also visit the Technical Support website at <a href="http://help.rodp.org" title="AskRODP Technical Support">http://help.rodp.org</a>. </td> </tr> </table> </div> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html>