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- Effective Term:
- Winter 2015 through Spring 2015
- Course Number:
- GD 260
- Course Title:
- Digital Imaging 2
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 60
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces advanced techniques of raster graphic production. Emphasizes practices used by graphic designers to create layouts and components for interactive content. Covers methods and procedures that are tailored for output to displays of digital devices. Required: Second year standing in the Graphic Design program. Prerequisite GD 124.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
- Apply appropriate color modes and file formats for professional digital output
- 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网 screen ready graphics and typography to align with industry standards
- Design layouts conforming to common user experience practices
- Organize digital files to align with professional workflow methods
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Successfully designed and output printed projects will be the major criteria for evaluation. Additional assessment may include quizzes, in-class exercises, research assignments and attendance.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
THEMES
Digital design
Functional layout
Advanced compositing
ISSUES
Technical limitations
User navigation
Multiple layouts
Typography
Client Visualization
CONCEPTS
Critical thinking
Organization
Workflow
Comp Rendering
SKILLS
- Plan navigation for layouts on digital displays
- Use pixel data to create graphic elements
- Clearly organize related documents
- Maintain consistency of multiple layouts