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FALL 2009
Course Syllabus
II PREREQUISITES: None
Rationale
Communication systems are experiencing a revolution. New and sophisticated systems
have made it possible to communicate on a worldwide scale. Existing technological
development has provided unique opportunities to communicate ideas. Communication
has societal implications too. Communication influences the choices of the individual. It
also has a powerful economic impact as we move through the Information Age. This course
will introduce concepts related to communication systems. Special emphasis will be given
to the development of ideas into messages, and the systems used to send and receive
those messages.
V TEXT: ( Required)
Sanders, M. (1997). Communication Technology: Today and
Tommorrow. NYC, NY: Glencoe/ McGraw-Hill.
• The policy of this class is that after the third absence the final grade
will be dropped one letter grade.
• Six absences from this class will result in a final grade of (F).
• All exams and quizzes will be taken at the scheduled time. Make-up
exams and quizzes may not be provided unless proper
documentation is presented.
VI NECESSARY MATERIALS:
A portfolio of some sort will be necessary to carry and protect your work. It is
not needed to purchase a leather case. There are many, heavy duty cardboard cases
available at most art stores and the RIC book store.
Upon satisfactorily completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. define communication
2. identify the design process.
3. categorize communication systems.
4. produce sketches and renderings of ideas for printed messages.
5. analyze and use appropriate processes and systems to communicate a
message.
6. design and create messages using a variety of media.
7. present information electronically.
8. describe and illustrate the historical evolution of communication
systems.
9. describe the social, economic, political, ethical & environmental
impacts of communication technology.
10. select and deliver communication content.
X METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
XI EVALUATION:
Communication Systems
Final Grades
MID-TERM 10%
Final EXAM 10%
Electronic Portfolio 25%
Class Projects (these will be documented in your portfolio) 12%
Design Brief & Student pitch Oral Presentation 14%
Advertising campaign development project 16%
Design Brief with Prototype 13%
Total
100%
Final course grades are assigned on the basis of total points earned from exams, projects and attendance
(which includes class participation). All points earned during the semester will be totaled and a
percentage will be determined from the points earned. The final grade will be determined from the
following percentages:
Grade Scale:
A 100% - 96% C+ 79% - 76%
A- 94% - 90% C 75% - 71%
B+ 89% - 86% C- 70%
B 85% - 81% D 69% - 60%
B- 80 F 59% or less
Fall 2009
Note: There will be required sketching activities and projects which will
be given as well as reading assignments. Before each class please
check http://tech326.wikispaces.com to print out handouts, and receive
information about class.
7 10/1 Midterm
4
8 10/2 Photoshop Demonstration- at Winman
1 Junior High School
9 10/2 Package design Handouts
8 Impact of Packaging
10 11/4 Sketching/ Idea generation pp. 138-198
Audience preferences/ impacts
Product modeling
11 11/1 Veterans Day (Off)
1
12 11/1 Communications Design Brief
8
13 11/2 Audio & Electronic Media pp. 344
5 Flash Animation Demonstration- at
Winman Junior High School
14 12/2 Video Production Introduction pp. 210
Storyboard development Handout
Scheduling production, reviewing script, Handout
production needs, time & deadlines,
engineering plan, & rehearsal plan
15 12/9
16 12/1 Wikisite Communication Portfolio Due
1 Bring in a paper copy of the pages, with the
website link.
Review for final exam