Digital Illustration (DDP102) provides an introduction to the process of creating vector graphics images using Adobe Illustrator, the industry standard vector graphics editor for graphics professionals.

Adobe Illustrator is used for creating graphic design, typography, logos, and sharp-edged artistic illustration on the computer. (3 credits)

This course is taught entirely online. You will read class notes and do assignments on a weekly basis by referring to the class schedule. This gives you a flexible study schedule but also requires self-discipline and independent study. You will also be required to participate in the class discussion area on a weekly basis.

Because of the amount of material covered in this class, students will be required to be comfortable with a mouse, opening and saving files, web browsing, uploading/downloading files, and the ability to send and receive e-mail with attachments. These requirements must be met before attempting to take this online course.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will:

Demonstrate knowledge of digital imaging in Adobe Illustrator.
Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator tools, palettes, layers, selections, color models, vector images and raster images.
Demonstrate ability to synthesize various subjects into a cohesive and comprehensive Adobe Illustrator design.
Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator animation and 3D rendering capabilities.
Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator web page design functions including animation and interactivity.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of type manipulation using character and paragraph attributes in Adobe Illustrator.

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