CGT Courses
Course - CGT 123
Course Title: Illustration - Illustrator
Credit Hours: (3- 0) 3 Cr. Hrs.
Description:
This course is intended to introduce students to the field of graphic design and illustration using professional computer drawing software. Emphasis is on learning the software and on applying basic design skills to the computer generated image. Students are instructed in the fundamentals of drawing on the computer, working with color, working with type, and combining type and image for effective communication. Students are expected to be familiar with basic functions of the computer before beginning the class.
Prerequisite:
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- CGT 109 (may be taken concurrently)
Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Use the basic functions of the computer and be familiar with the policies and procedures used in the computer labs: how to format a disk, proper start-up and shut-down procedures, how to use multitasking, how to use the file server, how to select and use the laser printer and ink jet printer, practice good file maintenance procedures.
- Use the basic functions of the software: how to set up pages, set page size and orientation, how to start a new project, open an existing project, save a project; how to create and edit paths; how to create and apply colors, gradients, and patterns; how to use the transform functions; how to group and join objects; how to cut, copy and paste; how to create, edit, and format text.
- Use advanced functions of the software, including: how to use layers; how to use color matching systems, Pantone, RGB, CYMK; how to use paths to create and modify complex objects.
- Apply the basic principles of design and typography.
- Explain the difference between object oriented and bitmapped graphics.