Maricopa Community Colleges  ART289   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
ART289 19956-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Computer Illustration
Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial illustration using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of computer techniques including color paint and draw programs for the production of commercial illustrations for publications and printed matter. Use of input and output devices. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: ADA289
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART289   19956-99999 Computer Illustration
1. Describe the basic operation of illustration software. (I)
2. Identify the electronic components required to generate commercial illustration productions. (II)
3. Utilize compositional theories as related to and incorporated into the foundational elements of illustration. (III, IV, VI)
4. Use various computer art skills, knowledge of color, and design. (IV, VI)
5. Edit graphic information. (IV, VI)
6. Execute final illustrations using hard copy. (IV, VI)
7. Utilize graphic input devices. (V, VI)
8. Design camera-ready illustrations through the use of software packages. (VI)
9. Employ design and composition to critically evaluate commercial illustrations. (VII)
10. Present an art portfolio ready for critique and evaluation. (VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ART289   19956-99999 Computer Illustration
    I. Basic computer illustration techniques
      II. Electronic commercial illustration productions
        III. Procedures and compositional theories of illustration
            A. Downloading graphics
            B. Graphics manipulation
              1. Tone graduations
              2. Line
              3. Brush
              4. Stipple, splatter, airbrush techniques
          IV. Illustration renderings
            V. Graphic input devices
              VI. Camera-ready illustration
                  A. Line
                  B. Tone
                  C. Graphics manipulation
                  D. Image manipulation
                  E. Scaling
                  F. Halftone
                  G. Multi-color separations
                  H. Hardcopy
                VII. Illustration evaluation
                    A. Design concepts
                    B. Composition concepts
                  VIII. Portfolio
                      A. Review/selection
                      B. Format
                      C. Assignments
                      D. Resume
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