CO 122 - Computerized Illustration

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Students use a wide range of advanced computer graphic techniques for creating illustrations and analyzing design alternatives. Students create and edit two-dimensional designs in color and render 3D illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Illustrations are created for both print and web design. Many drawing techniques are explored and students prepare their own personal portfolio projects including collecting and researching ideas to complete finished portfolio artwork. Projects include advertising layouts, fine arts designs /drawings and three dimension drawings. Graphic layers are used to organize and manipulate artwork. Students learn to create their own colors and gradients, learn methods to create unique individual drawings and use layers to create drawings that can be easily edited. Students create 3D objects, and prepare a document that is ready for the web. Filters, masks and student created patterns are used to enhance illustrations. Prior graphic design background and being familiar with using computer graphic tools are beneficial. Recommended: CO 120 or having experience with Adobe Illustrator is a recommended but not a required prerequisite for this course.