Description:

In this career-related course, students will create advanced computer-generated illustrations using a variety of techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will create charts, autotrace scanned images, fill objects with various pen-and-ink filter effects and create an image map for the Web. 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. Create a variety of charts and graphs, using built-in charting tools and other drawing techniques
2. Autotrace scanned images using built-in tools and refine these paths with other drawing tools
3. Fill objects with a variety of pen and ink filter effects, in conjunction with layering and custom dashes
4. Create an imagemap for the web and optimize it in Adobe Photoshop

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Chart and graph techniques
   A. Create a three-dimensional chart using a variety of charting tools
   B. Alter numerical data and keep it linked with a drawn chart
   C. Add a three-dimensional extrusion to a chart
   D. Create a chart with customized design elements

II. Autotrace a scanned image
   A. Demonstrate the steps necessary to autotrace a scanned image
   B. Create and modify an autoscan of a prepared symbol design

III. Fill objects with pen and ink filter effects
   A. Demonstrate a variety of pen and ink filter effects available in
Illustrator
   B. Layer ink effects in conjunction with custom dashes
   C. Create an illustration which incorporates pen and ink effects,
custom dashes and a   blended shadow

IV. Create an imagemap for the web
   A. Layer artwork
   B. Specify URL destinations
   C. Export illustrations in GIF format
   D. Import images into Photoshop
   E. Optimize an image by indexing colors
   F. Create an illustration, import it into Photoshop and optimize it for
web viewing

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

A minimum of 4 projects       80% of grade
A minimum of 1 examination    20% of grade
                             100%

Projects will be completed within and printed from Adobe Illustrator and
Photoshop software programs.

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.