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Prescription:IC260 Graphics

Aim of Module To introduce students to the principles of creating, manipulating, storing and printing computer graphics.

Credits 5

Suggested Time 50 student learning hours

Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2003


Level and Assessment Schedule
TopicsHighest
Skill Level
Suggested
Assessment
Percentage
1 Basic Principles C 10
2 Create graphics A 45
3 Manipulate graphics A 25
4 Store graphics A 10
5 Print graphics A 10

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Student Will
C1Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of graphic design and uses of images.
A2Using different tools create a portfolio of computer graphics that are appropriate for their purpose.
A3Demonstrate an ability to manipulate and integrate the graphics created.
A4Demonstrate an understanding of the different formats for storing of computer graphics.
A5Print the graphics created.

CONTENT

1  Basic Principles
> Demonstrate knowledge of the different formats used in graphics eg bitmap, vector
> Demonstrate an understanding of the copyright and privacy laws of New Zealand relevant to the image
> Plan and design images to be produced using a computer
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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2  Create graphics
> 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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3  Manipulate graphics
> 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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4  Store graphics
> Demonstrate knowledge of the different formats for storing graphics, including:
JPEG
Bitmap
GIF
TIF
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5  Print graphics
> Demonstrate knowledge of the most appropriate printer settings for individual graphics.
> Format is consistent with the plan eg size, orientation.
> Quality if the image is consistent with the plan eg resolution, colour.
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