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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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