Instructor: John Bugyi
Office Phone: 607-436-3034
Email: John.Bugyi@oneonta.edu
Office Location: IRC 104
Classroom Location: Fine Arts
Class Times: Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 5:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(In classroom Lab or by appointment in IRC)
This is an advanced web design course that will expand on your knowledge from our previous course CART206. In this art course you will expand your focus on creating web design art for the Internet. The students will learn more in-depth principles of creating web pages and web graphics by developing and solving visual problems on a live web site. Students examine the changing dynamics of the web medium as it challenges how information is presented and understood and how it transcends cultural boundaries.
You will be expected to go out an rearch new ideas and coding snipits to help improve your designs.
This course assumes proficiency with CSS and HTML along with the knowledge of computer operation and basic knowledge of image manipulation (Fluency in Photoshop and/or Illustrator).
Students will further learn how to conceive, plan and execute web sites and web graphics that communicate messages effectively, and that are visually compelling this time thinking of multiple screen sizes and device platforms for development. They will be required to build and publish a number of functional and aesthetic web sites. In the process, they will learn about fundamental web design concepts.
In addition, students will explore a variety of techniques and technology (software programs, scripting tools, connectivity concepts, etc.) in order to effectively organize content, and prepare graphics and images for use on the Internet. Emphasis will be given to efficient communication and aesthetically pleasing design. This is not a “programming” course, nor a “software mastery” course, but rather a course that focuses on the “design” aspect of web design and the fundamental concepts that govern them.
Students are expected to come to class prepared to work on the given problem and to dedicate a number of working hours at home. Both class work and homework are taken into consideration when assignment deadlines are given. In no case should homework substitute class work, and assignments that the instructor has not witnessed in progress will be assigned a grade letter “E”. It is very important to have the assignments completed within the allocated time frame, and it is even more important to present them during the scheduled critiques. You will be expected to go out an rearch new ideas, and coding snipits to help improve your designs.
Assignments are posted on this course’s web site. Due dates are posted on the class calendar.Students are required to maintain a web page with links to all their assignments for grading (as specified below). This page must be online, and updated at all times.
During critiques the student will present his work formally to the class and will receive feedback. All work in the critiques must be presented online.The assignments for this semester will include specific studio exercises in a variety of media and concepts.
The assignments and lectures are designed to introduce a concept of web design, and techniques for realizing them. Each assignment will be preceded by a lecture and or demonstration on the particular aesthetic problems and techniques to solving them.
Since all information given in the lectures is sequential, missing a class can weaken a student’s ability to follow subsequent concepts.
This is a “studio” course, and as such it requires the student’s active participation and attendance. The student is expected to be self-motivated and willing to engage the assignments with creative problem solving skills. There are no written assignments or tests in this course; instead, projects and critiques are used.
Students are responsible of their own artwork. Since computers, servers, and external hard drives are prone to failure, students are required to make backup copies of their work.
The Internet: All student work will be live on the World Wide Web, associated with their names. Additionally, this professor makes extensive use of the web and there is a good chance that a student or his/her artwork might be included in an instructional web page. Students must notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester if they do not wish their picture or their artwork to be used in the described manner.
The student is required to present his/her completed project during the critiques. At least 2 projects must be completed during the semester.
Special permission to complete fewer projects may be given by the professor. On several occasions, and depending on the choice of materials, the professor might recommend that more than two sculptures be completed.
Absolutely no late projects will be accepted beyond the final critique duration. Assignments that the instructor has not witnessed in progress will be assigned a grade letter “E”.
The final grade will reflect the assessment of your entire portfolio as presented during the final critique. It is not a cumulative grade of individual projects, and will be based on the following grading criteria: Design, Craftsmanship, Ambition/Innovation, and Presentation
Student work will be graded based on the following:
| A, A- | Near perfection: Shows superb craftsmanship, firm grasp of Sculptural principles, and is innovative in concept. |
| B+, B, B- | Good work: Exceeds base level competency in terms of the above criteria. |
| C+, C, C- | Developing: Demonstrates a basic understanding of design principles and meets base level requirements. |
| D+. D, D- | Inadequate: Falls short of basic competency levels in understanding the materials at hand, design principles or craftsmanship. |
| E | Poor work: Fails to show a basic grasp of design principles, course objectives, or is very poorly executed. |
| I | Incomplete: The College’s policy as stated in the College Catalogue will be respected with no exceptions. |
| Average | 0% | 60% | 63% | 67% | 70% | 73% | 77% | 80% | 85% | 87% | 90% | 93% | 97% |
| Ltr Grade | E | D- | D | D+ | C- | C | C+ | B- | B | B+ | A- | A | A+ |
| GPA | 0.00 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.67 | 2.00 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Final Exam: (critique) The final critique will consist of the assigned final project which is cumulative in nature. Absolutely no late projects will be accepted beyond the final critique duration.
Late Assignments and Make-up policies: There will be no make-up work except in (documented) emergency cases, and no extra credit assignments will be given. A full letter grade will be subtracted from the project’s worth for each class the assignment is late. Assignments are accepted only during class (at the beginning of the class). A student may re-work a project after a critique to improve it. A re-worked project may be re-submitted for evaluation along with the original project by the last day of classes. No re-worked projects will be accepted after the last day of classes. Instructions on submitting re-worked assignments are posted on the class’ web site.
Reworking Assignments: You may go back and improve on any assignment after a critique. You may submit reworked assignments at any time up until the last class of the semester.
In order for me to evaluate it, I need to see both the old, and the new version, so submit the improved assignment right next to the old version. Make a copy of the assignment you plan to improve and name it "as#-reworked". Then create the "redone" link on your "projects.html" page (see above).
Re-working and improving old assignments is allowed throughout the semester. Students will work independently to improve the assignments, and no help will be provided. The deadline to submit all improved assignments is the last class of the semester. The final assignment is the only assignment that you may not resubmit.
Policy on Image Usage: Don't use images you download from the web without permission.
Get used to creating designs that don't rely on other artists' work. For this class, you may only use images you own, or images that you have permission to use.
Always assume that the image you like to use is copyrighted by someone else. If you don't own the images you insert on your pages, you must ensure that you have permission to use. Either obtain written permission from the copyright owner, or use images that are explicitly labeled as "public domain" or "creative commons". In any case, you must include image credits for every single image you don't own.
A little research would reveal that there are several online resources for free images.
Policy Statement on Cheating and Plagiarism: All works in this class must be original. Stock images can be used only with the instructor's knowledge and approval.
Students may not imitate another artist’s work or misrepresent someone else’s work as their own. Nor should the student present work done for another class as their effort towards a given assignment in this class. Cheating will result in a failing grade for that assignment. Cheating more than once will result in a failing grade for the course.
Lost Artwork: The student is responsible for his/her own files and artwork. It is the student's responsibility to back-up and to protect the files from harm and acts of misfortune. For web sites, the student is responsible to ensure that his/her web site is functioning properly at all times, and especially when it is presented for evaluation.
Critiques are a valuable part of the studio experience. Think of them as exams, and don't miss any critiques during the semester.
A critique is an oral presentation of your work
Our critiques have several purposes. First, they allow you to gain experience with organizing and verbalizing your thoughts regarding your work. They also allow you to gather valuable feedback from your professor and your peers on how your work is perceived, and how it can be improved.
After each critique, I take the time to evaluate what I consider to be the finished projects and I assign a grade based on the quality of the work. What you say in the critique also gives me a good insight into your thought pattern. It is possible to devalue your work with a sloppy presentation, and it is possible that you can elevate our work's value with a professional and methodical presentation. Get into the good habit of preparing a proper presentation for the class.
Since critique time is finite and to ensure that each student gets a fair chance to present their project, we will start the critiques as soon as the class starts. This means you will not have time to work on your project during critique time, and it also means that I can't help you if you come up with last minute problems.
Please keep your presentation under five minutes. Prepare a written statement if this would help, and/or practice before the critique with a friend to ensure that your presentation is concise, precise, and efficient in delivering your message.
All students are required to give feedback to the presenter. Critique participation is the easiest way to add extra points to your grade. Try to provide feedback three or four times per critique, and remember that these little points will definitely help your final grade.
Class attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to be in class in a timely fashion, and to remain for its duration. If a student misses a class, she/he is responsible for the material covered.
The students will be responsible for the completion of all assignments, and for all materials covered during their absence. In case of a missed class, students should acquire lecture notes from classmates and do extra research to catch up as it’s nearly impossible for the professor to repeat hour-long lectures for those who are absent.
Class and Critique participation and attendance accounts for 10% of each assignment’s worth.
Students are expected to come to class prepared to work on the given problem and to dedicate a number of working hours at home. Both class work and homework are taken into consideration when assignment deadlines are given. In no case should homework substitute class work, and assignments that the instructor has not witnessed in progress will be assigned a grade letter “E”. It is very important to have the assignments completed within the allocated time frame, and it is even more important to present them during the scheduled critiques. The class time is reserved for the student to work on the assignment. All preparation for this work (acquiring materials and tools) must be done outside class time.
An appropriate official note (doctor or hospital note, or funeral home program/note) is required for missing important dates such as critiques, safety workshops, demonstrations, and/or studio maintenance days among other.
Students Diagnosed with a Disability—All individuals who are diagnosed with a disability are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As such, you may be entitled to certain accommodations within this class. If you are diagnosed with a disability, please make an appointment to meet with Student Disability Services (SDS), 209 Alumni Hall, ext. 2137. All students with the necessary supporting documentation will be provided appropriate accommodations as determined by the SDS Office. It is entirely your responsibility to contact SDS and concurrently supply me with your accommodation plan, which will inform me exactly what accommodations you are entitled to. You will only receive accommodations once you provide me with an SDS accommodation plan. Any previously recorded grades will not be changed.
In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation from the classroom found at the top of this syllabus please evacuate to an area outside the classroom and away from danger so that College officials can account for you. Please review the College's Emergency Evacuation Procedures and Shelter-in-Place Procedures at the following web link: http://www.oneonta.edu/security. All students are also encouraged to register for NY Alert for immediate notification of campus emergencies on or near the campus.