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GRA 208 - Computer Illustration
This course is an introduction to the computer as a drawing and design tool. An object-oriented drawing program is introduced with hands on computer instruction. Basic vector graphic techniques organizing the components of an illustration, printing Postscript proofs, text entry and formatting, color mixing and palette organization, color proofing and special path operations are stressed. In this course, students should gain an understanding of using computers for the creation of drawings and illustrations. Students will be given hands-on instruction on Apple Macintosh computers using industry standard drawing software.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Choose appropriate menus and commands in order to create and modify object-oriented drawings.
- Control fills, strokes, position and orientation of vector object.
- Organize drawings using layers.
- Print Postscript graphic files on a black and white laser printer.
- Control and manipulate Bezir curves and paths.
- Create color palettes and choose appropriate color matching systems.
- Format text using typographic controls.
- Print Postscript graphic files on a color printer.
Recommendation: Satisfactory score on Macintosh computer assessment test