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Intro and Advanced Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics curriculum is designed to instruct the student in the use
of the computer as an artistic and graphic tool. The computer will be used to
teach design, perspective, symmetry, typography and animation. This class
will prepare the student for further studies Graphic Communication, Web
Design, Computer Animation, Pre Press setup and Page Layout Design.
This will include group and individual problems and projects designed to
motivate the students using hands on and real work scenarios.
Computer Graphics objectives
At the completion of the courses the students will be able to:
Start and stop the computer and use the OS properly to access programs.
Use keyboard and mouse in combination to manipulate programs.
Save and recall graphics from network.
Demonstrate the difference between Bitmaps and Vector based graphics.
Use network to access other types of files.
Use Internet to access other types of files.
Create graphics using a variety of software.
Recognize and apply art elements and principals to graphics.
Create web pages using HTML and editing software.
Develop a resume using HTML.
Use original graphics in web pages.
Recognize good web design.
Use the computer to animate words and objects
Create animations for use on the Internet.
Recognize and appreciate contemporary Computer Art
Apply historical examples of design solutions to their own design problems
Design Webs, Flyers, and other Publications set in a work environment.
Display their work using hard, soft, web, CD, and video technologies.
Use a variety of technologies including WWW, video, digital images,
scanners, computers and computer networks.
Intro to Computer Graphics
Software:
Windows XP
Corel 4x Graphics Suite (Corel Draw, Corel Photopaint, Rave)
Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Note Pad, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power
Point and Microsoft Front Page
1) Introduction to computer graphics.
 Using Windows
 Using Microsoft Paint
 Tools and design
 Typography
 Art elements and Principals applied to the computer
2) Photo Editing Bitmaps
 Using Photopaint
 Objects and Layers
 Cutting and Masking
 Special Effects
 Images for the web
3) Vector Graphics
 Using Corel Draw
 Tools and Design
 Drawing Objects
 Grouping, ungrouping and arranging
 Using and creating ClipArt.
 Advanced Typography
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4) Advanced Vector Graphics
 Review of Corel Draw
 Blends
 Lenses
 Advanced Typography
 Art elements and Principals applied to the computer
5) Exam
Advanced Computer Graphics
Software:
Windows XP
Corel 11 Graphics Suite (Corel Draw, Corel Photopaint, Rave)
Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Note Pad, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power
Point and Microsoft Front Page
1. HTML basics
 Introduction to basic HTML tags and codes
 Web design & history
 Using MS Word for HTML
 Using MS Power Point for HTML
 Using Corel Photopaint for HTML
2. Animation
 Using Photopaint as an animator
 Moving Objects
 Web animations
 Other types of animation.
 Rave
3. Advanced HTML
 Review of HTML tags and codes
 Web design & history
 Using MS Front Page
 School Web project
4. Advanced Problems in Computer Graphics
 Brochure Design using Corel Draw
 Layout and Typography.
 Web Design using Corel Draw.
 CMYK and printing considerations.
5) Exam