COMPUTER AIDED GRAPHIC DESIGN-II

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 AIDED GRAPHIC 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

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

1. L01 Combine (3) the text and images by using Adobe InDesign program. SOLO 3
2. L02 Calculate (2) the grids and columns to page layout. SOLO 2
3. L03 Design (4) digital and printed publications, by recalling (2) basic design principles. SOLO 3
4. L04 Solve (3) the design problems encountered in the process. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 The student chooses the design principles and can match the application
2. P02 Students will be able to define national and international values in art and design
3. P03 Students will be able to define abstract and concrete design concepts and express them in composition
4. P04 The student can adjust the time correctly to complete his / her graphic application
5. P05 The student matches the relationship between image and meaning
6. P06 Students can express what they see by drawing
7. P07 Identifies the traces, aligns, and calculates the hierarchy of typographic elements
8. P08 Defines and lists art and design materials
9. P09 Expresses an idea, concept or phenomenon visually in a creative way
10. P10 Solves the design problems encountered in the process
11. P11 Symbolizes concepts, situations, and objects in the visual context
12. P12 Develops design projects by recalling basic graphic design principles
13. P13 Applies technology effectively in the design process
14. P14 Can think critically and question theoretical gains in the context
15. P15 Relate the past, present, and future of design
16. P16 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
17. P17 Designs and produces different visual areas such as multimedia, advertising graphics, animation, new media, printmaking, and photography
18. P18 Improves communication skills for teamwork
19. P19 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form theory about the field
20. P20 Student can organize paragraphs, single-column, multi-column and modular grids in book and magazine designs
21. P21 Can plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
22. P22 Can associate written texts with visual images
23. P23 Can observe and compare in the context of art criticism methods
24. P24 Can apply legal regulations and procedures in the field
25. P25 Be able to associate written texts with visual images

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