DGD 2010 - Digital Illustration

Clock Hours: 124

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed for students to explore the world of vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator©, learn to create line, shape, form, color, pattern, and gradients, use and create custom brushes, symbols, graphic styles, and patterns, use layers and masks to enhance, modify, and transform images and typography. Students will also flawlessly export files for print, web, and video and prepare for Adobe Certification (testing optional).

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will acquire the necessary skills to:

Identify drawing and digital illustration terminology
Identify basic tools and materials (e.g., computer software, pencils, paper)
Render drawings to reflect various perspectives (e.g., atmospheric, three point)
Utilize different drawing techniques (e.g., line art, continuous tone, stipple, watercolor)
Modify illustrations (e.g., size, color, stroke)
Identify ways to import, export, and save images (e.g., scanning, digitizing)