2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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VISC 216 - Vector Graphics II
PREREQUISITES: VISC 115 - Vector Graphics and Publication Design I
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
Provides intermediate instruction with vector-based software for creating illustrations, technical, drawing, logos, signage, maps, and graphs. Emphasis is on preparing effective, creative, pictorial illustrations for various media applications in an efficient, productive manner. Produces samples for student portfolios.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Define resolution independence.
- Create multiple illustrations demonstrating various styles using vector-based software tools.
- Digitize hand-rendered illustrations.
- Explore drawing techniques using a stylist & tablet.
- Employ type in an illustrative way
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Pen tool applications
Brush–calligraphic, pattern, scatter, art
Blends
Graphing techniques
Clipping/Opacity masks
Symbols
Compound paths
Creating and editing shapes
Patterns
Gradients
Libraries
Layers
Effects
Perspective Tool
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