VISC 213 - Raster/Vector Graphics III
PREREQUISITES: VISC 201 - Raster Graphics II , VISC 216 - Vector Graphics II
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
In this course, the creation of the digital images is further investigated. Advanced raster (Adobe Photoshop) and vector (Adobe Illustrator) illustration techniques are taught. An emphasis in final output is given to portfolio projects for a variety of media in the Visual Communications industry.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE:
This class makes use of industry-standard Adobe software. Students will NOT be able to complete the coursework without the use of Adobe software. Only students enrolled in Visual Communications courses that use Adobe software have been assigned an Adobe license. Not all students will have the ability to access Adobe software at home. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the latest Adobe software. Review the IvyService & Support Knowledge Base article: How to Access Adobe Software at Home to learn how to access this software.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that not every computer can run Adobe software. Verify your system can operate Adobe applications through the Adobe System Requirements website. We highly recommend computers with an Intel core processor, 64-bit support, 8GB of memory (16GB preferred), and a 250GB hard drive. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the minimum system requirements.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the interdependence of imaging software programs.
- Demonstrate advanced image manipulation and illustration techniques.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of choosing the correct image resolution for output devices.
- Demonstrate ability to work in an advanced manner with channels (raster), layers (raster/vector), and paths (vector).
- Create digital illustrations that exhibit current professional techniques.
- Create digital illustrations which exhibit a personal style.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced image preparation for print and digital publication.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Choosing the proper software program for a given design problem.
- Color modes: grayscale, rgb, cmyk,duotone, lab color specs. icc profiles
- Efficient selection method for the given design problem: Selection Tool, Direct Selection Tool, Lasso Tool, Magnetic Lasso Tool, Marquee Tool, Magic Wand, Quick Selection Tool
- Layer Masks; Blending Modes, Opacity Masks, Gradient Mesh
- Solving wysiwyg issues in output
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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