DAR 120 - Applied Computer Graphics

1. Create and layout postscript illustration documents.  

2. Create and layout paint and photo editing documents.  

3. Create and layout desktop publishing documents.  

4. Demonstrate basic layout techniques using graphics software.  

1. Current Software
   1. Terminology
   2. Tools
   3. Menus
2. Postscript Illustration Documents
   1. Bezier curves
   2. Using strokes, fills, and gradients to define shape and form
3. Paint and Photo Editing Documents
   1. Paint tools
   2. Masks
4. Desktop Publishing Documents
   1. Typography
   2. Graphics
   3. Importing
5. Introduction to Graphic Design Concepts
   1. Conceptualization
   2. Visualization
   3. Controlling areas of focus in design