MCCCD Program Description

Computer Aided Graphic Arts I Part II

Course: ART183AB

First Term: 1999 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Graphic design use in microcomputer; black and white graphics, standard brushes, lines, shapes, area fills and fonts. Illustration, advertising graphics, typography, and video interaction

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Edit graphic information received from external sources through various mediums and reformat that information for use in the computer environment. (I-II) 2. Utilize graphic input devices and demonstrate the different characteristics of each device on the production of finished computer graphic art. (I-II) 3. Use the computer to produce camera-ready graphic designs (black and white mechanicals) for consumer applications. (II) 4. Execute final art using hardcopy from an appropriate printer. (I, II, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Computer Graphic Arts A. Hardware B. Software C. Peripherals II. Graphic Arts Software A. Draw program B. Write program C. Page layout program III. Production of an Image A. Draw programs B. Printer procedures C. Photographic procedures D. Digitizer procedures

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/23/1999

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