COMPUTER AIDED GRAPHIC DESIGN-I

Course Description

The aim of this course is to advance students ability of using Adobe Illustrator program effectively and create logos, draw illustrations, develop typography that successfully reproduce on paper or the web. The Illustrator program is a vector graphics editor. The student will learn how to work with vectors, layers, live trace and use the drawing tools to create infographics, illustrations, brochures, web pages etc. It is imperative they understand that using design programs such as Illustrator is only a tool like a pen or brush. In this course, students will learn that creatively, innovatively and effectively using of these tools is only possible of understanding and applying graphic design principles.

COMPUTER AIDED GRAPHIC DESIGN-I

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1- Describe (3) and select the effective and engaging structure of high quality Illustrator 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.
6. 06 6- Apply(3) basic techniques in preparation of printable or digital art.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Application of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to illustrating and digital image processing in entomological research: Cui JunZhi; Ge SiQin, 2012
2. 02 Cohen, S. (2011) Character Design, Digital Edition: Walter Foster (To access the book: Moodle course page)
3. 03 Kelkar, U. (2020) Drawing with a Tablet, Beverly: Quarry
4. 04 Haboush Plunkett, S. (2017) Drawing Lessons from the Famous Artists School, Laguna Hills : Rockport Publishers

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Recognise (2) the vector-based working by using the Adobe Illustrator program. SOLO 2
2. L02 Students recall (2) the principles of graphic design and they design (4) illustrations. SOLO 3
3. L03 Solve (3) the design problems encountered in the process. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
5. P05 Evaluate and integrate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems by considering user experience, environmental comfort, technical performance, and sustainability to create high-quality interior environments.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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