| CD205
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Instructor: |
Instr. Andrew C. DECK |
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Class Hours: |
Thu.
08:30-11:30
Classroom: A10
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Objectives: |
Learn
how to effectively use 2D computer graphics software to realize visual
projects. To execute advanced level works in vector and pixel-based
software programs; to be able to perform well-developed visual
solutions using the Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop programs (and
their equivalents), and apply such solutions in various media. |
Course Outline: |
| Week | Chap. | Topic |
| 1
| | Introduction - vocabulary, basic concepts (Assignment given: tool palette) |
| 2
| | Basic Tools - toolbox symbols and conventions (Assignment 1 due) |
| 3
| | Illustrator - file formats, scaling, grouping, guides |
| 4
| | Duplicating, text tools, grid, crop marks (Assignment given: business card) |
| 5
| | Shapes, paths, vertext techniques (Assignment 2 due) |
| 6
| | Photos, resolution, drop shadows, borders (Assignment given: brochure) |
| 7
| | Font manipulation, font outlines, layering techniques (Assignment 3 due) |
| 8
| | Photoshop (GIMP) - file formats, resolution (Mid-term project given: font) |
| 9
| | Graphics for screens (Mid-term project due) |
| 10
| | Working with layers, history, and exporting (Assignment given: interface) |
| 11
| | Raster graphics for printing (Assignment 4 due) |
| 12
| | Composition, text / image integration (Assignment given: poster) |
| 13
| | Filters, special effects (Assignment 5 due) |
| 14
| | Project development critiques |
| 15
| | Presentations (Final projects due) |
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Textbook:
Hand-outs only |
References:
The Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers, Scott Kelby. New
Riders press. 2003. ISBN: 0-7357-1411-8
Adobe Illustrator 10 Classroom in a Book. Adobe Press. ISBN: 0201756242 |
Web References:
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/illustratortutorialsbasic/ |
Articles:
First handout:
https://www.informit.com/content/images/chap01_0321199553/elementLinks/chap01_0321199553.PDF |
Assignments:
#1 tool palette - describe the function of each tool palette item and menu on your hand-out
#2 business card - using Illustrator, make an A4 sheet of business cards for yourself with crop marks
#3 brochure - make an A4 page brochure folding in three parts describing a foreign destination of your choice
#4 interface - using Photoshop make a prototype interface for a website
#5 poster - using Photoshop and Illustrator, produce an A3 poster |
Evaluation:
Grades will be based on projects, short tests, assignments,
presentations, and class participation. |
| Evaluation | Percent |
| Quiz 1 | 5 |
| Assignments 1-5 | 50 |
| Quiz 2 | 10 |
| Midterm project | 10 |
| Final project | 25 |
Multipliers and 100-point score equivalents of Letter Grades are shown below:
| Score |
Semester Grade |
Mult. |
| 90-100 | AA | 4.0 |
| 85-89 | BA | 3.5 |
| 80-84 | BB | 3.0 |
| 75-79 | CB | 2.5 |
| 70-74 | CC | 2.0 |
| 65-69 | DC | 1.5 |
| 60-64 | DD | 1.0 |
| 50-59 | FD | 0.5 |
| 49 and below | FF | 0.0 |
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Attendence:
Attendance is required at all times. Students are expected to come to
class fully prepared to discuss textbook readings and course
assignments. Some percentage of your final grade will be based on your
attendance and class participation. |
Announcements:
The free software GIMP can be used as an alternative to Photoshop. |