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Prescription:IC260 Graphics |
Aim of Module | To introduce students to the principles of creating, manipulating, storing and printing computer graphics.
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Credits | 5
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Suggested Time | 50 student learning hours
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Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2003
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Student Will
| | | | C | 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of graphic design and uses of images. |
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A | 2 | Using different tools create a portfolio of computer graphics that are appropriate for their purpose. |
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A | 3 | Demonstrate an ability to manipulate and integrate the graphics created. |
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A | 4 | Demonstrate an understanding of the different formats for storing of computer graphics. |
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A | 5 | Print the graphics created. |
CONTENT
| | | > | Demonstrate knowledge of the different formats used in graphics eg bitmap, vector |
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> | Demonstrate an understanding of the copyright and privacy laws of New Zealand relevant to the image |
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> | Plan and design images to be produced using a computer |
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| Design identifies the purpose |
| Design outlines the images layout, shape and colours used |
| Design identifies techniques used to create the images
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| | | > | Create a portfolio of different types of graphics including: |
| An original picture using a painting package |
| An original picture using a draw package |
| Digitise a graphic |
| Edit the digitised image |
| An existing graphic (such as clip art)
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| | | > | Create a piece of work that integrates all of the above graphics you have created. Show evidence of at least two of the following: |
| Inverting |
| Rotating |
| Skewing |
| Resizing |
| Reshaping |
| Recolouring |
| Grouping |
| Layering
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| | | > | Demonstrate knowledge of the different formats for storing graphics, including: |
| JPEG |
| Bitmap |
| GIF |
| TIF
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| | | > | Demonstrate knowledge of the most appropriate printer settings for individual graphics. |
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> | Format is consistent with the plan eg size, orientation. |
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> | Quality if the image is consistent with the plan eg resolution, colour.
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