VISC 216 - Vector Graphics II
PREREQUISITES: VISC 115 - Vector Graphics & Pub Design I
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
Provides intermediate instruction with vector-based Adobe Illustrator 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.
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: - 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
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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