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Computer Aided Graphic Arts I
Course: ADA183

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   5.1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


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



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use graphics software menus, submenus, and symbols. (I)
2. Utilize composition theories as related to and incorporated into the foundational elements of design. (II)
3. Employ design and composition concepts to critically evaluate computer graphic art. (II)
4. Utilize various computer imaging skills to produce graphic designs. (III)
5. Input and edit graphic information received from external sources through various mediums and reformat that information for use in the computer environment. (III)
6. Use the computer to produce camera-ready graphic designs. (IV)
7. Execute final art using hard copy from an appropriate printer. (V)
8. Present art portfolio ready for critique and evaluation. (VI)
9. Employ design and composition concepts to critically evaluate computer graphic art. (III-IV)
10. Execute final art using hard copy from an appropriate printer. (IV)
11. Prepare a professional portfolio. (II-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. Historical Overview of Computer Graphic Design
   A. Recent development
   B. Desktop publishing
   C. Desktop media design
II. Computer Graphic Arts
   A. Hardware
   B. Software
   C. Peripherals
III. Graphic Arts Software
   A. Draw program
   B. Write program
   C. Page layout program
IV. Production of an Image
   A. Draw programs
   B. Printer procedures
   C. Photographic procedures
   D. Digitizer procedures
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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