Course Prerequisites

ARTC 1405

Basic Graphic Design

1. TO GET STARTED:

• The student is required to go to http://spc.blackboard.com and enter the WebCT ID and Password as described on the Login Page.  The student should read the Course Syllabus and the Course Prerequisites (this document) for comprehension.
   
• The student is required to take the Course Pretest after reading the Course Syllabus and Course Prerequisites. Successful completion of the Course Pretest will verify that the student has the minimum technology skills as stated later in this document and in the Course Syllabus.  The Course Pretest will also verify that the student also has access to a computer with the minimum system requirements as stated later in this document.

• Students will receive instructions on how to get started with the course by the third class day of the semester conditional upon successful completion of the Course Pretest.

2. PREREQUISITES:
    
   • A willingness to think.
      
   • Technology Prerequisites:
     Students in Introduction to Computer Science online classes must have at least a minimum set of Information Technology-based communication skills. At a minimum these include:
      
     • Knowledge of the Internet and World Wide Web.
     • Knowledge of saving files for later use.
     • Knowledge of e-mail, including attachments
        

    

3. SUPPLIES:
    
   • Students must have access to a personal computer with these minimum system requirements:

   • Microsoft® Windows® XP or VISTA
   • 10 GB available hard drive space
   • 512 MB RAM or higher
   • 500 MHz or higher processor
   • Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 Professional
   • Monitor with 1024x768 or higher resolution
   • Compatible keyboard and Mouse
   • Browser – Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox is needed to access web links that will support Blackboard/WebCT

   • Textbook: The link to the companion site of the course textbook published by No Starch Press is: here

   

This textbook must be purchased from the SPC - Levelland bookstore.

• Online Textbook purchase - The link to the SPC Bookstore is: here

• Phone Orders - The following information is necessary for you to order by phone:

•     SPC - Levelland Bookstore Phone Number: 806-894-9611 ext. 2397
•     Contact Person: Kit Kraus
•     Course Number: ARTC1405
•     Name of Book: The Artist's Guide to Gimp Effects, Hammel
•     ISBN: 1-59327-121-3
•     Payment method: Credit Card (go to bookstore for other payment methods)
•     Provide a physical street address + zip code for book to be delivered

4. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• This course presents a study of two-dimensional design with emphasis on the visual communication design process.  Topics including basic terminology and graphic design principles.
• Students will use an image modification program to add effects and to perform other alterations to digital images that can be used in Web Design, E-Commerce and other advertising mediums.
• This course will guide students through the basic skills and procedures of online courses.

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