Spring 2005 Information

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| Intro to Computer Graphics | Electronic Illustration | Electronic Paint |

This is an advanced course covering in depth one of the leading Macintosh programs for page layout, Adobe InDesign.

• Class goals:
  • Demonstrate operative skills on the Macintosh computer, evaluate software as a tool for a visual artist.
  • Demonstrate operative skills in the use of page layout, and scanning software.
  • Produce artwork on the Macintosh for varied areas of the visual arts.
  • Change graphic format of files to allow importing/exporting of a variety of images.
• No textbook is required for this class
• Optional texts
  • A number of printed manuals are available in the lab: ask the lab aide for them, with your student ID in hand.
  • Several relevant magazines are available in the Graphics lab. These are especially useful because of their timeliness.
  • Program reference manuals:
    • A variety of books are available providing step-by-step instruction and reference information. Make sure that any books you choose match the versions of the software we will use.
    • The programs used in this class come with electronic manuals and/or online help, which you can view directly on the computer.
• Work evaluated:
  • The final course grade will be based on the student's performance in class and in completing assignments. Grade weights: class/lab participation 5%; first graded project 20%; second graded project 30%; final graded project 45%.

ACG140 syllabus	Lecture	Lab
week 01
	Intro to layout programs; lab operation	Getting Started
week 02
	Text and image acquisition	A Quick Tour of Adobe InDesign
week 03
	Tools and palettes	Getting to Know the Work Area
week 04
	Page setup and layout	Setting Up Your Document
week 05
	Drawing basics	Drawing Vector Graphics
week 06
	Drawing adjustments	Working with Transparency
week 07
	Color	Creating and Applying Colors, Tints, and Gradients
week 08
	Objects	Working with Frames
week 09
	Image types and import	Importing and Linking Graphics
week 10
	Text processing	Importing and Editing Text
week 11
	Typography	Working with Typography
week 12
	Cross Media Applications	Publishing with XML
week 13
	Long Documents	Combining Files into Books
week 14
	Electronic media export	Creating Tables
week 15
	Pre-press and Printing	Setting Up Your Monitor for Color Management (no project files)
week 16
	Image export	Ensuring Consistent Color

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Created 2003-12-21. Last modified 2005-01-14. This document originally at <http://www.sanedraw.com/LEARN/ACG/ACG_140.HTM> Copyright 2005 by Sandro Corsi.