DIFA:DATL407 PC Graphics - Course Information

DATL407 PC Graphics

Extent and Intensity

0/2/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

MgA. Tomáš Gruna (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Petr Francán
Audiovisual Media and Theatre Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Audiovisual Media and Theatre Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts

Timetable

Mon 18:00–19:30 304

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Audiovisual Media and Theatre (programme DIFA, Dra_Tvo:N)

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to prepare students to work with vector and raster graphics in the environment of professional programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. The course includes theoretical foundations, practical skills and the creation of original work. During the exercises, students will also become familiar with the procedures for pre-press preparation of documents.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

work independently with vector and raster graphics at an advanced level, effectively use advanced features of Adobe Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign),

successfully integrate various graphic formats within both print and digital projects, design and execute visual concepts in accordance with professional standards of graphic design and DTP,

apply aesthetic and typographic principles in their creative work,

justify their creative decisions with regard to the project context and target audience, and reflect on and further develop their personal artistic style,

work independently as well as collaboratively on complex project-based tasks in the field of graphic design.

The acquired knowledge is applied, developed, and demonstrated with originality, showing a clear level of artistic, professional, and personal maturity.

Number of outputs: 3
Theoretical test: verifies knowledge in the fields of vector and raster graphics, DTP, and prepress.
Practical assignment (individual project with continuous in-class consultations): the student creates an original graphic output (e.g., poster, advertising product) using both vector and raster graphics while following prepress standards.
Practical test: evaluates the student's ability to quickly and accurately complete a graphic task using Adobe Suite tools.

Syllabus

• Adobe Application Setup
• Use of Tools
• Use of Layers
• Use of Masks
• Use of Filters and Effects
• Vector Artwork Editing
• Raster-to-Vector Conversion
• Document Export/Import
• Print Preparation
• Typography and Typesetting
• Working with Color and Gradients
• Applied Work Based on Field and Focus

Literature

required literature
• Formát: Grafický design - Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris - Computer Press 2011 - ISBN 978-80-251-2966-1
• Tisk a dokončovací práce: Grafický design Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris - Computer Press 2011 - ISBN 978-80-251-2968-5
• Designové myšlení: Grafický design - Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris - Computer Press 2011 - ISBN 978-80-251-3245-6

recommended literature
• Manuály, uživatelská fóra a rozcestníky fy Adobe (www.adobe.com). info
• Adobe InDesign CC: Oficiální výukový průvodce - Kelly Kordes Anton, John Cruise - Computer Press 2017 - ISBN 978-80-251-4857-0
• Vizuální myšlení - Umění ilustrace - Wigan Mark - Computer Press 2010 - ISBN 978-80-251-2970-8
• Adobe Illustrator CC - Brian Wood - Computer Press, 2017 - ISBN 978-80-251-4862-4
• CHAVEZ, Conrad and Andrew FAULKNER. Adobe Photoshop CC. Computer Press, 2016. ISBN 978-80-251-4741-2. info

Teaching methods

exercise, lecture, project

Assessment methods

Final test – 20%
Continuous monitoring of student performance – 20%
Analysis of student’s work outcomes – 20%
Project, professional performance – 10%
Attendance – 20%

Language of instruction

Czech

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