Description:

In this career-related course, students will create intermediate-level computer-generated illustrations using a variety of techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will trace an object, create complex gradients with custom blends, create complex objects receding toward a vanishing point, and create an orthogonal projection to simulate depth. 1 hr. lecture /wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $15 to $90.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Import objects into a template layer and trace them.
2. Create a fill for a compound shape.
3. Create and apply multiple gradients to an object.
4. Create a shadow.
5. Scale objects relative to a vanishing point.
6. Rasterize an image.
7. Rotate an object around a circle.
8. Create an orthogonal projection.
9. Create text on an arc of a circle.
10. Create an extrusion to simulate depth
11. Create a blend for a shadow on an arc of a circle.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Trace an object
   A. Create a tracing layer
   B. Place an image 
   C. Lock and unlock images 
   D. Auto-trace an image 
   E. Make a layer non-printing 
   F. Dim a layer 
   G. Paste an object in place 
   H. Draw from a template 
   I. Move shapes within a layer 
   J. Create a custom pattern 

II. Draw a three-dimensional still life 
   A. Create a fill for a compound shape
   B. Apply a hard mix Pathfinder command
   C. Fill a shape with a radial gradient
   D. Edit a radial gradient
   E. Create a shadow using unite, rotate, reflect, shear and scale
   F. Apply a soft mix pathfinder command

III. Draw in perspective
   A. Create an outline of a path
   B. Transform shapes 
   C. Divide shapes to create new objects 
   D. Create guide lines
   E. Create a custom gradient 
   F. Scale objects relative to a guide line intersection 
   G. Blend shapes to create new shapes 
   H. Apply a filter to rasterize a vector image 
   I. Apply a filter to a rasterized image

IV. Draw a cylinder with an orthogonal projection
   A. Set attributes to show the center of an object
   B. Rotate an object around a circle 
   C. Make a compound object 
   D. Apply a gradient across a compound object
   E. Create text on a curve 
   F. Shift the baseline of text 
   G. Convert text to an outline 
   H. Scale an object non-uniformly to simulate perspective 
   I. Create an extrusion (orthogonal projection) to simulate depth
   J. Create a complex gradient for a shadow

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

A minimum of 5 projects       90% of grade
A minimum of 1 examination    10% of grade
                             100%

Projects will be completed within and printed from the Adobe Illustrator
software program.

Grade Criteria:
   90-100   A
   80-89    B
   70-79    C
   60-69    D
    0-59    F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.