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Computer Graphics One

DSN1562-- This course introduces students to the graphic design computer environment. They work progressively from basics and theory, such as hardware and software, and peripheral identification of the Macintosh environment through to practical application of the computer to the work of the graphic designer. Focus is on producing professional-looking design and typography while learning common industry terminology and touching on diagnostic troubleshooting. In the latter part of the course, students are introduced to industry-standard page layout program. Students learn basic page and document construction including tools, windows, palettes, menus, design, layout and typesetting techniques, creating simple style sheets and master pages.

APPS	PROJECT TITLE	VALUE
	Hardware Solutions	15%
	OS X & Fonts	15%
	Illustrator Ad Design	15%
	Paint Exercise	15%
	Clipping Path	5%
	MacBook Sell Sheet Layout	15%
	VW Layout	15%
	File Prep Exercise	5%
	TOTAL	100%

You Know You Want One

Do I Need To Buy A Mac?

Looking for answers about your first week in the Graphic Design Program at Algonquin College? Consult our Buying Guide for answers on what equipment you'll need to buy and when you'll need to buy it.

Say Cheese!

Photo Please

I would like you to take a clear photo of yourself during class. We'll use PhotoBooth to take the photo. The goal is to get to know you as quickly as possible. We need to see your face clearly, but feel free to be creative.

Name your file by your name, including any name you would like to be used. As an example, I would use Alain "Al" Paradis, because I want you to call me Al. Got it? Good.

I'll show you how to copy the photo to my Drop Box over the network.

Shhhh!

In-Ear In Class

Please bring a pair of earphones to every class this semester. You'll be using many video tutorials during the semester.

It's best not to use noise-cancelling phones. You still want to hear what's going on in class.

Required Viewing

Macintosh 101

CG1 — Let's take some time in our first class to get acquainted. We'll meet each other and start to get to know the Mac that's sitting in front of you. The link leads to a page of video tutorials for the Mac. Take a gander at a few. There will eventually be a quiz on some of this content. There's something there for everyone from the novice to the experienced Mac user.

File Release Checklist

This file is presented as a guide to the student who is handing in a project in the Graphic Design program. If you deviate from the specifications below, make sure your are comforming to the teacher’s instructions. Otherwise, make sure that a stranger could make sense of what your are handing in.

Download the file.

You can dress'em up...

Presentation Standards

Download the file.

When handing in assignments, it is imperative that students maintain the highest standards of clenliness and accuracy. Please see the file for specifics.

Because Your Mother Told You To

Backup & Archive

Considering the blood, sweat and tears you've expended creating them, the files on your computer will become very valuable to you. You need to keep them in more than one place. Experienced computer users are known to say if files exist only in one place, they don't exist at all. Read on...

Your Mail, Anywhere

@AlgonquinCollege.com

You will log in to Webmail. Teachers will be sending mail, sometimes urgent, via this address. It will be your responsibility to check your college mail account during the semester.

@ Your Finger Tips

Access to ACSIS

You will also log into ACSIS. ACSIS is the 'Algonquin College Student Information System'. ACSIS is a secure website that requires a valid student number and Password for access. The ACSIS site integrates with the existing College database systems, so students can access information at their convenience.

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