CGA2053 - Advanced Design Software
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
CGA2053 - Advanced Design Software (3 hrs.)
This course serves as a continuation of Design Software. Students will expand their skills to a higher and more professional level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
Grade of C or better in Design Software (CGA2013) or instructor approval.
Co-requisites:
NONE
Controlling Purpose:
This course is offered to enhance students’ literacy of design software to a professional level.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced skills to manipulate photos using digital imaging software.
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced skills to create digital illustrations in computer illustration software.
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced skills to create page layouts in page layout software.
- Synergize design software applications to create complex designs and/or multi-part campaigns.
- Utilize industry terminology related to graphic design software and production.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Advanced Image Editing
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills to manipulate photos using image editing software on a professional level.
- Adjust tone and apply color correction
- Use advanced selection techniques
- Apply masks to layers
- Create digital sketches and paintings
- Create composite images
- Demonstrate techniques using image editing software
UNIT 2: Advanced Digital Illustration
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills to create digital illustrations in computer illustration software on a professional level.
- Create custom brushes
- Create complex illustrations using multiple tools
- Render illustrations in different styles
- Modify the Appearance, Styles, and Effects used on objects
- Format and modify type
- Create vector logos and symbols
- Demonstrate techniques using image digital illustration software
UNIT 3: Advanced Page Layout
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills to create page layouts in page layout software on a professional level.
- Create multipage documents utilizing Parent pages
- Create interactive documents
- Package work for publication
- Demonstrate techniques using page layout software
UNIT 4: Synthesis
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to utilize all three applications in the creation of a marketing campaign.
- Determine which software is appropriate for a given task
- Integrate assets created in one application into another
- Configure files for prepress
- Utilize industry standard technology (such as vinyl cutters, printers, etc.) to produce materials created with design software
Projects Required:
The course will include a capstone project that will integrate all three pieces of software.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
Access to Adobe Creative Cloud software (face to face sections of the class will use software already installed in the graphic design computer lab)
A method to save and back-up work such as a flash drive, external hard drive, or access to an online cloud storage service
A sketchbook and drawing implements, including pencils, black pens, markers, colored pencils, etc.
A specific list of supplies can be found in the course syllabus.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally- established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount oftime. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
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