ITM 227 Adobe Illustrator 1

Instructor: Ramin Parsakish

Hours:     24

Meeting times: TBA                                 

Credit hours:     2

Course Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to vector based computer graphics using Adobe Illustrator. The participants will learn the techniques to create illustrations and graphics for print and/or electronic media.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Formats used for digital graphics
• Draw and reshape objects
• Editing and modification techniques
• Using paint brushes and symbols
• Using Layers
• Effective usage of types
• Tracing existing images
• Applying effects

Expectations:

·         Students are requested to attend class on time and actively participate in class discussions.

·         Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date.

·         Late assignments are marked at 50%

·         Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off.

·         Students are expected to read the material in advance of coming to class to facilitate learning.

Evaluation:

Attendance and Participation                               10%

Assignments                                                    40%

Project I                                                         20%

Final Project                                                     30%