COMPUTER GRAPHIC I (3 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to identify and explain basic skills and concept in computer graphic design; Apply the appropriate skills and technology in reproducing digital artwork; Use relevant application(s) (Adobe Illustrator and/ Adobe Photoshop) in designing projects; Exhibit, review and analyse their work and the work of others; Apply and integrate fundamental graphic design elements using software graphic tools.

Topics:

This course teaches students the basic techniques on how to utilize computer graphic related hardware and software in order to execute their visual ideas, i.e. (1) Illustrator and (2) Photoshop. Using Illustrator, the students will learn how to utilize vector drawing tools to create line, shape and coloring in developing their creative expression implemented into their project. With the Photoshop, the students utilize it as an image-editing tool. Student will also learn the workflow of creating artworks from paper to screen, which is the core of creating proper digital artworks. In this course, the students have to submit a final project that demonstrate the software integration of design related applications while considering the fundamental aspects of graphic design.

Pre-requisite(s): None