Journalism 306, Graphics and Design
Scott Carmine, Instructor
Office, Ryland 406
scarmine@freelancestar.com

Course objective:
This introductory course in publication design will acquaint you with
the history and basics of typography, page design and photo editing with
emphasis on the design of newspapers.

Text:
"The Newspaper Designer's Handbook" by Tim Harrower, Wm. C. Brown, 1994,
(third edition) Dubuque, Iowa.

Materials needed for class:
* Proportion wheel
* No. 2 pencils
* zip disk

To be successful in this course, you must:
* Complete the in-class assignments.
* Read and become thoroughly familiar with text assignments before
you come to class.
* Successfully complete the midterm and final examinations.
* Successfully complete projects by deadlines.

You will be knowledgeable in these areas:
* Fundamental historical developments in graphic communication.
* Use of graphic communication principles.
* Use of terminology in graphic communication.
* Principles of photo editing.
* Principles of layout for newspapers.
* Ethical considerations in application of graphic communications.
Abobe Illustator and QuarkXpress.

Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory. We will cover much material beyond the text,
which will only be made available in class. Much of the material will
involve in-class, hands-on projects. There is no way you can make these
up. Unless you provide an official excuse from a dean or physician you
will be penalized.

If you miss three classes without excuses, the highest grade possible
for you to earn is a B. If you miss four classes without excuses, the
highest grade you can earn is a C. Six classes missed without excuses
means automatic failure.

Outside work:
The class will be taught as a combination seminar-workshop. This is not
a lecture class. Therefore, you are expected to participate fully in
class discussions, and to complete assigned projects in class. Your
grade will reflect your attitude.

Grades:
Grades will be assigned on the basis of scores on quizzes, tests,
examination, class assignments and projects.

* A = 92 or above
* B = 82 or above
* C = 72 or above
* D = 62 or above
* F = anything below 60

Grades will be weighed in this fashion:

* Classwork, homework and Quizzes 50 percent
* Mid-term test and Final Test 45 percent
* Attitude and progress 5 percent