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This Studio course focuses on Information Design. Students will
be introduced to
analyzing layering of information for effective
communication.
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Instructor: Jackie Bagley: Office #555 : 403-540-2051
Office Hours: by appointment
Fall 2014
Upon successful completion of this course the student will
have:
1. An understanding of the historical background of information
design
2. An understanding of the layering of information
3. An understanding of the relationship of type and image
4. An understanding of the role of human scale in understanding
and communicating
information5. Research tools to effectively access relevant and
reliable data and information
Evaluation and assignment of grades will be based upon the
quality of work produced
relative to the objectives of the course.
Projects/Assignments:Projects are due at the specified time on
the specified date. All
late projects will receive an F grade. All projects must be
completed to be eligible for
a passing grade. Students are expected to come to class with all
the necessary materials
and tools required for the class day.
Attendance Policy:Attendance is mandatory.In order to receive
credit for this course,
full-time attendance is required. Absences that total or exceed
the equivalent of 2 1/2 class
periods during the semester (for whatever reason) will
jeopardize their ability to receive apassing grade.
Additional Expectations: Considerations beyond product used to
determine a final grade
will include:
1. Developmental process (ideas, thumbnails, roughs)
2. Productive use of time allotted
3. Originality (concept)
4. Quality and craftsmanship (presentation)
5. Level and degree of success (problem solving)
6. Attendance and class participation (group crits and
one-on-one)
7. Pertinent supportive work over and above minimum project
requirements (research)
8. Personal progress
9. Attitude and commitment to program (professionalism)
10. Thorough and relevant Research
Black Foam Core, Black mounting board, , colour digital
printouts, illustration materials,
computer and design/illustration software.
OBJECTIVE
EVALUATION
MATERIALS
DESCRIPTION
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Due to the lack of space to store artwork, all student work must
be removed from the
College by the last day grades are submitted to the registrar
each semester.
Students should refer to the Colleges website for up to date
information concerning
academic and campus regulations. Students are responsible for
familiarizing themselves
and complying with all College policies, procedures and
regulations as well as specific
Program regulations as distributed.
Students who conduct activities involving human or animal
participants must first
consult with their course instructor. If the proposed activities
are deemed to be primarily
research, prior approval of the Research Ethics Board will be
required.
Information on Research Ethics, including common questions and
answers may be found
on the ACAD webpage at the following link:
http://www.acad.ca/research_ethics_board.html
The Research Ethics Self-Assessment Form may be found on the
same page or by the
following link:
http://media.acadnet.ca/pdf/Research/REB_Self_Assesment_Form.docx
Students with some form of special need or learning difficulty
may be eligible for
academic accommodations to assist them in successful completion
of their courses.
They should visit the Learning Assistance Resources office to
ascertain their eligibility and
to complete the necessary paperwork as soon as possible after
registration. If
accommodations are given, you should give your Accommodation
Agreement Form to
your instructor at the start of your course. Learning Assistance
Resources can provide
other forms of assistance or direction, such as peer tutoring,
exam accommodations, aca-
demic advising, grant funding or referral to other
resources.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any
questions.
Location : Main Mall, behind Security, in the Student Experence
and Registration Offices
Counselling is available to full and part-time registered
students to help cope with any
stressors, enhance emotional and psychological wellbeing, and
support you to succeed
while at ACAD. Issues do not need to be related to school, nor
do they need to be severe
in nature. In fact, with early intervention, there are generally
more options to resolve con-
cerns. Emergency or crisis situations will be seen as soon as
possible.
After-hours emergencies are encouraged to call 911 or the
24-hour crisis line at
403-266-4357.
Except in rare circumstances, all information (including the
fact that you have even
attended an appointment) is kept strictly confidential. Please
contact Jason Bauche,
Registered Psychologist, Counsellor 403.284.7666 /
[email protected] Location |
Main Mall, behind Security and just outside Student Experience
and Registration Offices
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