Fall 2009
5:00 - 7:30 pm	semester hours:	3
Garwood 22	lab fee:	$50
Instructor: Bruce Walters	office:	Garwood 21
	hours:	MW 10-11, 4:30-5, 7-7:30
	phone:	298-2139
	home email:	bwalters1@mchsi.com
	portfolio:	www.bruce-walters.com

COURSE INTRODUCTION

In 1960, a researcher interviewed 1500 business-school students and classified them in two categories: those who were in it for the money - 1245 of them - and those who were going to use the degree to do something they cared deeply about - the other 255 people. Twenty years later, the researcher checked on the graduates and found that 101 of them were millionaires - and all but one of those millionaires came from the 255 people who had pursued what they loved to do! - from "The Other 90%" by Robert K. Cooper, Three Rivers Press 2001.

Perhaps this is an unusual introduction to a Graphic Design course, but I have found that to genuinely succeed in this field, one needs to be a perpetual learner and thinker: learning new applications, learning from other artists and always striving to improve as an artist. In other words: caring deeply.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The goal of this course is to help you prepare for a career in graphic design. The projects, lectures and discussions in this course are directed towards developing a professional portfolio and resumé. We will also discuss a range of topics such as interviews, graduate school, exhibiting your work, copyright laws and professional organizations.

COURSE PROJECTS AND OUTLINE

For the first few Wednesdays, we will discuss and work on two class projects: publicity for an art exhibition and creating a simple website. For the remaining Wednesdays, we will review individual profolios.

class projects:
1 -publicity for Halloween Flight exhibition
2 -simple website

EVALUATION

30%	Cover letter, resumé and business plan
60%	Print and online portfolio
10%	Participation in class projects and critiques
100%

Your final grade will reflect your attendance and if your work is completed on time.
Incomplete grades will be granted only in cases involving verified illness or other emergencies. All decisions on incomplete grades rest with the instructor.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to my attention, as I am not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services.

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