COURSE SYLLABUS
This digital art course focuses on learning how to effectively use mobile hardware such as smartphones, tablets and laptops to create content while on location or traveling. A strong emphasis will be put on creating content that is reflective or inspired by the environment and experiences of the location, which in this case will be Florence, Rome and Venice, Italy.

Instructor: Fernando Orellana

Email: orellanf@union.edu

American Cell: +1 614-370-2428

Italian Cell: TBD

Class Time: M-W 2-5PM

Location and Lab: TBA

Course: DUOMO ARIGATO - Topics in Digital Art

Course Number: AVA-266

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND PROCEDURES:

• Learn how to use mobile hardware to make digital art.

• Become familiar with the mobile app Procreate to draw from observation and from the imagination.

• Use the mobile version of Photoshop to create digital collages, using drawn and photographed elements

• Create animations using smartphones or the iPad.

• Experiment with augmented reality using Adobe Aero and Reality Composer

• Learn the history of renaissance art and how it relates to contemporary art.

CRITIQUES:
Class critiques are very important and will be held at the beginning of class on the due date of each project. You are required to attend critiques even if your work is not complete. Critiques are not for my benefit; instead, they are likely your best method to learn about art making - from your peers.

GRADING:
To receive a letter grade of "C" you must maintain regular attendance, complete all assignments and participate in class discussions and critiques. An "A" in this course will require that you far exceed the minimum expectations for both quality and concept. Your work should show a highly developed understanding of the concepts and techniques of digital image manipulation, as well as an innovative incorporation of this medium into your own developed aesthetic. Your contribution to class discussions and class critiques is vital for an "A".

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Don't miss class. Don't arrive late or leave early. You are expected to come to class on time, ready to work and with all necessary supplies and materials. Excused absences are: family emergencies, established religious holidays and illness with an official doctor's note indicating that you needed to stay home on that particular class day. You are responsible to find out what you missed and complete any missed work.

HONOR CODE:
Union College has instituted a new Academic Honor Code, available at honorcode.union.edu . It is each student's responsibility to read and be familiar with it, and to ensure that submitted work is his or her own and does not involve any form of academic misconduct.

SUPPLIES:
Most of the supplies for this course will be provided for you, including medium format drawing paper, graphite pencils, associated software and an iPad Pro, keyboard, and Apple Pen that will be assigned to each of you. In addition it is highly recommended that you bring a personal smartphone, laptop or both as access to these technologies will amplify the possibilities of the content you can make.

Below are supplies that are required and that you must supply:

• A notebook or sketchbook

• Pens and pencils for note taking or sketching

• A backpack or bag for carrying supplies to locations
  

DISABILITY POLICY:

Any student who feels he/she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately, as soon as possible, to discuss specific needs.