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Cyprus International University
TR

COMPUTER AIDEDGRAPHIC DESIGN-II

Course
GRDE204 - COMPUTER AIDEDGRAPHIC DESIGN-II
Department
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Course Type
Scientific Preparation
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
0
ECTS
0
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
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Prerequisite
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Keywords
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Course Description

This course outlines the common graphic tools available in layout design. The basic operations of the computer and its applications to art and design are introduced. It is imperative that they understand using design programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is only a tool like a pen or brush. Creatively, innovatively and effectively use these tools only possible of understanding and using graphic design principles. The aim of this course is for the students to develop their ability to use InDesign effectively and create images that successfully reproduce on paper or the web. The InDesign course exposes students to the powerful vector manipulation tool used by leading designers within the industry.

COMPUTER AIDEDGRAPHIC DESIGN-II

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 1- Describe (3) and select the effective and engaging structure of high quality InDesign documents.
  2. 02 2- Describe (3) and select the appropriate color models for screen-based and print media
  3. 03 3-Recognize (2) the differences in available printing techniques and determine the best one(s) for a given project.
  4. 04 4- Integrate (4) basic design and communications with the complex structures of print media by producing assignments that stress the concept, design and layout elements of print work..
  5. 05 5-Integrate (4) using advanced features of Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to the course and Adobe InDesign
Week 2 Understanding the program workspace and creating a document / Placing the text on the document
Week 3 Placing the images and text on the document
Week 4 The grid system elements and the basic grid systems / Examination of the examples
Week 5 Working with multi-page documents / Master pages
Week 6 Midterm Project: Researching, developing the idea and sketching
Week 7 Implementation the project
Week 8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
Week 9 Working with the grids
Week 10 Adding interactivity to an InDesign document
Week 11 Final Project: Researching, developing the idea and sketching
Week 12 Implementation the project
Week 13 Implementation the project
Week 14 HOLIDAY
Week 15 Final Project: Critiques

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Clayton, D. (2019) How Do I Do That In InDesign?. Rocky Nook.
  2. 02 Carpenter, D. (2014) Digital Magazine Design: With Case Studies. Intellect Books.
  3. 03 Graver, A., Jura, B. (2012) Best practices for graphic designers, grids and page layouts, Rockport Publishers

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
  2. P02 Observation and comparison in the context of art criticism methods
  3. P03 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form a theory about the field
  4. P04 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
  5. P05 Initiate processes to raise awareness of the society on the protection and promotion of cultural values
  6. P06 Associate knowledge, methods and techniques related to the field with other disciplines
  7. P07 Discuss on current issues in art and design environment
  8. P08 Start a national or international art event
  9. P09 Produces innovative and original art/design works
  10. P10 Criticize the theories and practices in the field of art and design
  11. P11 Can create original art and design works

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