Update!

I am still here! I am restructuring my syllabi, so I used a different blog last semester and didn't follow it nearly as well. I am hoping to have a dedicated site next semester for my classes, so I will keep you all updated on that! In the meantime, you can get in touch with me via email at hillj@franklinpierce.edu or jay.d.hill@gmail.com.

12.11.07 Graphic Design 1

On Thursday, we are going to mount and critique our animal logos, hand out the quiz, and do teacher evaluations.

Quiz is due Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 5:00PM. Slide it under the door if I am not in.

12.11.07 IC101

People, there were some questions on the final paper.

Four pages minimum.

Type size no bigger than 12 pt.

Take a position for or against.

If it does not exist already, propose your ideal solution. But make it realistic. If you want to give general amnesty to all and open the borders, tell us what the impact on the country would be in all aspects. (schools, neighborhoods, jobs, economics, etc.).

Cite your sources and make a bibliography page.

All this should be based on, and supported by, research. At least 5 different current articles. (within the last 6 months). Any other pertinent research from older articles (i.e., past presidential election), DVD's, books is appropriate.

You may hand in the paper tomorrow or by the end of day(5pm) Tuesday.

The Crossing Arizona and Destination America DVDs are on reserve in the library if you need to reference them for your paper. The first section of the Destination America DVD called The Golden Door is the one with the most relevance for our project.


Please remind me tomorrow to hand out the teacher evaluations tomorrow.

11.26.07 Graphic Design 2

Monday we worked in class on our magazines.

Homework:

• The subject of your magazine decided.
• Initial roughs for the masthead.
• Thoughts about typefaces for the heads, subheads, body copy, running headers and footers, etc.
• Initial thoughts on color palettes.
• Roughs of grid systems
• Beginning layouts
• Photography style
  

I know that we are at different stages with all of this stuff, but you should be well along with all of it by Monday for sure. Be prepared to give rationale for all of your choices based on your concept and subject matter.

11.27.07 IC101

We talked a little more about illegal immigration today in class and watched most of the documentary called "Crossing Arizona", a left of center documentary on the subject. I assigned the 2 halves of the room to research both the liberal and conservative positions on the issue.

Right half conservative
Robert, Bryce, Kayla, Ben, Alex, Alice, David T., Ja'Nae

Left half liberal
Dan, Chris, Kyle, Dave A., Kaitlyn, Ashley, Liz

Why do both sides believe what they believe? What are the contributing factors? I know some of you may be on opposing sides, but try to approach this problem from a non-prejudicial viewpoint. Make it a fact gathering mission, not a desire to prove something or someone wrong. We will all write a paper on this when we are done discussing, so cite your sources, make copies, save urls, whatever you need to write your paper later. I will put the dvd on reserve in the library after Thursday so you can refer to that as well.

You need to research NAFTA as well. What is it? Who created it? Who was running the country when it was implemented? What effects has it had on both sides of the border? Does it work?


Some things to think about-

• What is the social impact on the USA? In schools? In the workplace?
• What is the economic impact? How will this affect your parents? What about the cost of education for you? Your kids?
• Do you like the idea of education subsidies for grade school kids? College age people?
• Driver's licenses for illegal immigrants? Official ID's? What would that do to the cost of auto insurance?
• What are some immigration policies in other countries? What is the penalty for illegal immigration in Mexico? Sweden?
• What has the result of a loose border policy in France?
• What is multi-culturalism? How does that affect us here in our country?
• How do you feel about the water stations in the Arizona border?
• Have you ever gone without any luxuries? Do you have any idea what it might be like to not be able to afford medical care? Does that make a difference in the way you perceive people who want to come here?
• Where is your family from originally? When did they immigrate?

Do it right this time. You will be accountable for your research and we will have a discussion in class as well as a written paper at the end.

11.27.07 PM Graphic Design 1

Great job everyone on your word power logos! They turned out great. Get those thumbnails done for Thursday. Even if you are "not feelin' it". After you create a great product, it is all worth it.

11.27.07 AM Graphic Design 1

Well, I guess you could consider this a notification. The end of the semester is fast approaching. (5 class periods). Considering that only 3 of you had a final word power logo on the board this morning, out of 13, there are ten of you that are going to feel that on your grade. (Refer to late work policy in the syllabus). One of you had a start on the 50 thumbnails. (25 were due today). So you won't get points for those either. For some of you, this is an isolated incident, for several, this is the most recent in a long line of apathy towards the course. Now, I hate failing people. Especially people who I know can do good work. People like you. SO, pull yourselves together and finish out the rest of the semester strong. You might be able to rescue your chances.

For those of you who arrive late and leave early, here is the attendance policy from the syllabus-

Attendance:
This is a studio class. As such, attendance is required. Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class. You get 2 freebies, however, your grade will be affected beginning with number 3. Any student having more than 5 absences is subject to administrative withdrawal. What we cover in this class will be new to most of you, if you are not in class, you cannot receive the help you might require. Attendance includes: arriving on time with materials, making good use of class time, and working to the end of the period. Please keep open lines of communications with me.

Any questions, please let me know.