| Learning Outcomes | The student will be able to: • Explain Graphics applications • Describe the hardware dependency and requirements for graphic software • How different platforms(Apple, Windows ) effects graphic quality • Differentiate Raster & vector graphics • Select suitable layout • Apply correct Drawing tools • Select suitable color types (RGB and CMYK) • Design the suitable art work • Edit an image using correct editing tools • Use the correct file formats • Select the suitable printing material • Print the design using suitable method • Able to manage graphic project • Able to prepare cost estimate • Observe ethics & norms in graphic industry |
| Learning Content / Topics | Introduction to graphics • Raster graphics • Vector graphics • Designing concepts • Designing layouts Measurement Page design Background • Drawing Tools • Color Types • Image Editing Applying colour Typography Photo editing • Image Types & File formats • Import and Export functions in graphic applications • Printing Technology Paper selection & other printing materials Color separation methods Printing Methods • Graphic Industry and business Publication Designing Multimedia graphics Motion picture graphics |
| • Copyrights, Ethics and Plagiarism • Preparation of Estimates and Budgets • Planning Project Proposal • Managing Graphic Projects | |
| Resources: Equipment, Tools & Materials | • Graphics Software eg. Adobe graphics collection package • Macintosh or IBM compatible PCs which can run graphics software efficiently. • Color printers, scanners • Digital printers, offset printers (Industry) • Plate maker, Paper cutter etc. (Industry) • MS Office / Open Office software package |