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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Computer Illustration, Part III
Course: ART289AC

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   1.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Use of computer techniques including color paint and draw programs for the production of commercial illustrations for publications and printed matter. Use of video input, slide image transfer, gray scale scanners, and output production devices



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Execute final illustrations using hard copy. (I, III)
2. Design camera-ready illustrations through the use of software packages. (II)
3. Employ design and composition to critically evaluate commercial illustrations. (III)
4. Present an art portfolio ready for critique and evaluation. (IV)
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. Illustration renderings
II. Camera-ready illustration
   A. Line
   B. Tone
   C. Graphics manipulation
   D. Image manipulation
   E. Scaling
   F. Halftone
   G. Multi-color separations
   H. Hardcopy
III. Illustration evaluation
   A. Design concepts
   B. Composition concepts
IV. Portfolio
   A. Review/selection
   B. Format
   C. Assignments
   D. Resume
      1. Line
      2. Shape
      3. Texture
      4. Color
      5. Value
      6. Other
   B. Composition concepts
      1. Unity
      2. Balance
      3. Dominance
      4. Style
      5. Font characteristics
V. Portfolio
   A. Review/selection
   B. Format
   C. Assignments
   D. Resume
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/27/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.