GRA 154 Computer Graphics IV

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course is a continuation of GRA 153. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques using a variety of hardware and software applications to produce complex projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use electronic document production tools.

Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 153.
Co-requisite(s): GRA 164.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate knowledge of the various electronic imaging software programs by selecting the appropriate one to produce each project.
Use the multiple “worlds” of electronic graphics (vector, raster, page layout, web) simultaneously or individually to create each project.
Manipulate the appropriate electronic imaging application to create complex vector illustration and/or raster image.
Demonstrate the ability to use a page layout program to creatively combine images in a multi-page document.
Use electronic imaging application to create an appropriate presence on the web.
Explain advanced pre-press techniques.