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May 22, 2024
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GRA 111 - Vector Graphics I
Last Date of Approval: Fall 2022
2 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Course Description:
Students will build a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector-based graphics software used by millions of designers and artists around the world to create everything from logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging, and billboards, to web and mobile graphics. Students will learn Illustrator’s basic tools, how to create vector paths and bring them to life through the application of strokes and fills. On the creative side, students will learn how to use gradients, and use effects to make Illustrations more imaginative, attractive, and artistic. Students will create projects as they move along which reinforce their working knowledge of Illustrator. Students will be expected to manage deadlines and deliver quality work on time. Personal responsibility in meeting deadlines is essential in any professional graphic designer or web designer.
Recommended(s): It is expected that the student have basic knowledge of the use of a computer. In particular, the students should know how to save, copy, delete, and move files.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: none
Mode(s) of Instruction: face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $25.00
Common Course Assessment(s): none
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes
To help you achieve one or more of the above outcomes, you are expected to achieve competency in the following course-level Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to define vector graphics and when they are best applied.
- Students will be able to create vector illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.
- Students will be able to analyze third party vector illustrations created in Adobe Illustrator.
- Students will have a firm understanding of the fundamental tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator.
- Students will effectively budget time and demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.
Course Objectives
- Work efficiently in the Adobe Illustrator environment utilizing layers.
- Use the full range of shape drawing and freehand drawing tools to build illustrations.
- Apply fill and stroke colors to objects created with the drawing tools.
- Develop attractive illustrations.
- Use the full range of transformation and distortion tools to accurately modify objects’ shapes.
- Draw accurate vector objects using the Pen tool and its associated features.
- Use the various type tools, and understand how to manipulate and modify typography.
- Align multiple objects with the Align panel and create complex shapes from simple objects with the Pathfinder panel and Shape Builder tool.
- Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment as a productive and complementary team member.
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