GDS 122 Graphic Design II
Home Page: gds.parkland.edu/gds/122
Instructor: Paul Young
| Fall 2008 |
Classroom Activities (Tentative Schedule) |
Projects & Assignments | ||
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Tues | Aug 19 |
GDS News & Announcements C138 Studio Use FAQ C138 Studio Policies About Homework Assignments About Angel Learning How do I start a blog? (FAQ) Lecture: What is Graphic Design? Parkland Library |
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| 2 | Thur | Aug
21 |
Marketing Communications |
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| 3 | Tues | Aug
26 |
Lecture: Creative Process Creative Process  Seeing Exercise 2: Holiday Inn |
Project 1: research due (1pm) |
| 4 | Thur | Aug 28 |
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| 5 | Tues | Sep 2 |
Exercise 4: Stamp |
Project 1: concepts due (1pm) |
| 6 | Thur | Sep 4 |
Exercise 5: Type Studies |
Homework 3 due (11:55pm) |
| 7 | Tues | Sep 9 |
Exercise 6: Symbols |
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| 8 | Thur | Sep 11 |
Exercise 7: Logo |
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| 9 | Tues | Sep 13 |
Exercise 8: Identity |
Project 1: final critique (1pm) |
| 10 | Thur | Sep 18 |
Project 2: client interview (1pm) | |
| 11 | Tues | Sep 23 |
Project 2: concepts due (1pm) | |
| 12 | Thur | Sep 25 |
Homework 6 due (11:55pm) | |
| 13 | Tues | Sep 30 |
Lecture: Making Presentations |
Project 2: logo proof due (1pm) |
| 14 | Thur | Oct 2 |
Homework 7 due (11:55pm) | |
| 15 | Tues | Oct 7 |
Project 2: identity proof due (1pm) | |
| 16 | Thur | Oct 9 |
MIDTERM REVIEW | Homework 8 due (11:55pm) |
| 17 | Tues | Oct 14 |
Project 2: final critique (1pm) |
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| 18 | Thur | Oct 16 |
Project 2: client presentation (1pm) |
Homework 9 due (11:55pm) |
| 19 | Tues | Oct 21 |
Lecture: Scanning & Resolution Exercise 9: Pixels and Resolution |
Project 3: concepts due (1pm) |
| 20 | Thur | Oct 23 |
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| 21 | Tues | Oct 28 |
Project 3: proof due (1pm) | |
| 22 | Thur | Oct 30 |
Homework 11 due (11:55pm) | |
| 23 | Tues | Nov 4 |
Project 3: final critique (1pm) Project 4: research due (1pm) |
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| 24 | Thur | Nov 6 |
Project 4: client interview (1pm) | Homework 12 due (11:55pm) |
| 25 | Tues | Nov 11 |
Project 4: concepts due (1pm) | |
| 26 | Thur | Nov 13 |
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| 27 | Tues | Nov 18 |
Project 4: proof due (1pm) | |
| 28 | Thur | Nov 20 |
QUIZ | Homework 14 due (11:55pm) |
| 29 | Tues | Nov 25 |
Project 4: final critique (1pm) | |
| 30 | Thur | Nov 27 |
THANKSGIVING BREAK | |
| 31 | Tues | Dec 2 |
Project 4: client presentation (1pm) | |
| 32 | Thur | Dec 4 |
FINAL REVIEW | Homework 15 due (11:55pm) |
| 33 | Wed | Dec 10 |
FINAL REVIEW (2-4pm) (also see Finals Week Schedule ) |
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Other important dates:
- Midterm and final reviews are individual appointments. Each student will sign up for 10 or 15 minute sessions. You must bring ALL the work you have completed up to that point for your review. Do NOT throw away any material from this class. Your grade will depend on it. Your midterm or final grades will be given to you at this session.
- Monday September 1 is Labor Day (no classes).
- Thanksgiving Vacation is November 27-30 (no classes).
- There is no final exam for this class, but there will be one scheduled quiz.
- For other important dates see the Parkland Academic Calendar.
Last updated: 8/19/08 • Webmaster: Paul Young