PCC/ CCOG / GD

Course Content and Outcome Guide for GD 151

Date:
14-SEP-2012
Posted by:
Cecelia Cutsforth
Course Number:
GD 151
Course Title:
Digital Illustration 2
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture hours:
0
Lecture/Lab hours:
60
Lab hours:
0
Special Fee:
$18

Course Description

Explores advanced tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator, and its use in creating solutions to complex graphic design problems. Placement permission slip required. Prerequisite: GD 150. Prerequisite/concurrent: GD 160.

Addendum to Course Description

This course builds and expands on techniques covered in GD 150, as well as covering more advanced illustrations techniques, including 3-dimensional illustration. Second year standing in graphic design program required.

Intended Outcomes for the course

At the completion of this course students should be able to:

 

  • Successfully use Adobe Illustrator to draw complex 2 and 3 dimensional graphic objects.
  • Utilize Adobe Illustrator software in single page document layout and design.
  • Prepare Adobe Illustrator files for use in other software programs.
     

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Projects will be the major criteria for evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, accuracy, demonstrating professional standards, meeting assigned deadlines, presentation and participation in classroom discussions and critiques. Additional methods of assessment may include quizzes, exams, exercises, assignments, and attendance.