DAR 120 - Applied Computer Graphics

4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introduction to computer graphics software. Includes current software, postscript illustration documents, paint and photo editing documents, desktop publishing documents, and introduction to graphic design concepts.

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. Terminology
2. Tools
3. Menus

II. Postscript Illustration Documents

1. Bezier curves
2. Using strokes, fills, and gradients to define shape and form

III. Paint and Photo Editing Documents

1.  Paint tools
2.  Masks

IV. Desktop Publishing Documents

1. Typography
2. Graphics
3. Importing

V. Introduction to Graphic Design Concepts

1. Conceptualization
2. Visualization
3. Controlling areas of focus in design