SUSAN BONNER SYLLABUS SPRING 2021
KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
COURSE NUMBER: KCDM 321
COURSE TITLE: Concept Art
PREREQUISITES: KCDM 241
ELECTIVE: DM Elective
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Bonner, MFA
SITE: https://sites.google.com/view/kcad-concept-art
CONTACT: bonners@ferris.edu
ROOM: Virtual
TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-6:20
COURSE DESCRIPTION
KCDM 321
PREREQUISITES: KCDM 241 Digital Imaging I
Students will learn game and animation imaging techniques such as: character, prop and background art.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to:
• communicate imaging concepts, considering genre and copyright issues, in concise verbal, visual, and written formats
• create and critique character, prop and background art using game, animation industry standard practices
• recognize the specialized capabilities of software such as Photoshop, and/or Flash that can create effective media for a variety of project requirements
• demonstrate an understanding of image reference, such as photography and 3d models, into the digital imaging workflow
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Log on to https://kcad.ferris.edu/programs/undergraduate/digitalartdesign/technology-requirements/ for current requirements
SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES FOR STUDENT RESEARCH :
OFFICE: Virtual Appointments on Zoom
OFFICE HOURS: Open Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 EST By appointment, just email for a time. That time can be different than my posted office hours.
This is when I welcome you to come see me about anything. We can discuss your career, your goals at Kendall or how your achievement in the course is going. Please feel free to ask a question if you see me working. This is a time I have reserved for you.
INTERNET ACCESS:
The internet is an important tool for research in this class. You may use the internet for assignment research during class. Beyond assignment research such as watching movies or episodes, Facebook and other social networking during class is strongly discouraged as it takes away from your ability to stay focused on your work. During break you are welcome to participate in all of the above.
IN CLASS:
Instructor will perform demonstrations on using the computer software. You will work on assignments during class and obtain individualized instruction.
DEFINE > PLAN > PROPOSE > EXECUTE
You will be sitting at a workstation with Cintiq monitors which are important to use.
Headphones may not be used in class as I don't know if you are listening.
You are not permitted to work on other projects in this course time.
CLASS CRITIQUES:
We will have a group critique for every project. You are expected to participate fully in every critique. Skipping critiques will negatively affect your grade. You will present your project. You will be critiqued considering the assignments reflection on your major and meeting the needs of your portfolio.
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
You will be performing research and gathering information for your assignments. You be expected to put in extra time completing or reworking assignments. DEFINE > PLAN > PROPOSE > EXECUTE
ATTENDANCE:
Engagement and work ethic are factors of your grade. You can expect me to arrive on time and be prepared for class and I expect the same of you.
• More than 3 unexcused absences will negatively effect your grade.
• Each absence beyond 3 will continue to negatively effect your grade.
• Arriving to class late and/or leaving early will also lower your grade.
• Arriving to class late and/or leaving early 3 times will equal one absence.
GRADING WILL BE BASED ON:
• Effective understanding of technical and conceptual demos.
• Timeliness and presentation.
• Quality of project definition, project planning, project proposal and project execution.
• Participation in the class ideation and critiques.
• Missing a project deadline will equal an F for that project. This does not mean that you should not finish the project and get feedback on it. Many of these projects are created with your portfolio in mind. Not doing a project will affect the quality of your final portfolio.
• If at any time you have issues with anything, I welcome you to come and discuss them with me during office hours or during class.
MATERIALS:
• Backup plan: an *external hard drive or cloud backup.
• Laptop required everyday unless you have extenuating circumstances
• Cintiq Pen - this is available from the IT department see the Cintiq Set Up for more info.
CALENDAR:
The calendar is where your project final and interim deadlines will be listed. We will review the calendar daily for course content and to track daily performance. I reserve the right to change due dates and project interim deadlines based on the needs of the class.
SUGGESTED AND FOR SOME MAJORS (DM) REQUIRED:
*External Hard Drive
Tablet - see the technology requirements for the school recommendation:
https://kcad.ferris.edu/programs/undergraduate/digitalartdesign/technology-requirements/
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Log on to https://kcad.ferris.edu/programs/undergraduate/digitalartdesign/technology-requirements/ for current requirements
Adobe Photoshop
3D Coat
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Flash
Adobe Illustrator
Acrobat Pro
SketchUp - Free Version
Cintiq Download
Laser Color Printer Driver Download
TEXT:
none required
SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES FOR STUDENT RESEARCH
SYLLABUS SUPPLEMENT
From the administration of KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY can be found at this link