Of related interest: Graphic Design and Production Certificate Program
Also see the PC Graphics Courses
Please Note: Graphics programs such as PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Freehand, and Photoshop are identical on both the PC and Macintosh platforms. Please feel free to register for graphics classes in either the PC or Macintosh labs.
Please Note: Beginning PowerPoint, Authoring with PowerPoint, and Advanced Computer Illustration Seminar are offered in the PC Lab.
5162 Introduction to Computer Graphics
Get your bearings in the wide-ranging field of computer graphics with this introductory course. In this 8-hour course you will learn about all the different kinds of computer graphics (from pixels to postscript!), and sample a range of graphics programs. Class will cover basics like raster vs. vector art, file formats, common interface elements, and building a graphics vocabulary. Class exercises will include simple illustrations and chances to try out various leading software packages (including Illustrator and Photoshop). Information in this class is not platform-specific. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Beginning Macintosh (5100).
CEU Hours Awarded: 0.8
MA: Sep 22, 24
TTh 8:00a-12:00p
This 12-hour course introduces the basics of how PageMaker allows the user total control over both graphics and text on the page. Topics covered include: text and drawing tools, the control palette, story editor, and the basics of importing and formatting text. PageMaker’s new "frames" feature will be included. Principles of effective page layout and design are covered as students work on class projects. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Students should have some word processing experience. Prerequisite: Beginning Macintosh (5100). Recommended: Paste-up Workshop (2406).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Oct 19, 21, 23
MWF 1:00p-5:00p
Please Note: Intermediate and Advanced PageMaker are offered in the PC lab.
QuarkXPress is a highly versatile page layout program catering to creativity and precision. This 12-hour introductory course will cover the basics necessary for manipulating text and graphics on a page. Topics covered include: sizing and styling text, moving and linking text, and the measurements palette for quick changes. Drawing tools will be utilized to create and modify simple graphic elements. An introduction to check spelling and dictionary features is included. Basic design/layout ideas are covered as students do in-class assignments. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Beginning Macintosh (5100). Students should have some word processing experience. Recommended: Paste-up Workshop (2406).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Sep 28, 30, Oct 5, 7
MW 6:00p-9:00p
Cut your layout work in half with the proper formatting! This 12-hour course includes setting up style sheets, anchored rules, indents/tabs and other paragraph formats. Importing pictures, working with multiple items and creating runarounds will also be covered. Effective design and page layout skills will be emphasized as each student produces a newsletter that utilizes a variety of text and graphic elements. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Beginning QuarkXPress (5175/5375).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Nov 9, 11, 13
MWF 1:00p-5:00p
Gain the benefits that QuarkXPress has to offer by moving on to more advanced techniques. This 12-hour course focuses on setting up a large document, including multiple master pages, automatic page numbering, sectioning, and an in-depth use of the document layout palette. Advanced typographic topics include ligatures, hyphenation and justification, and tracking and kerning tables. The colors palette, spot and process color, trapping and blends will also be covered. How to set up a library as well as advanced printing options will be included. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Intermediate QuarkXPress (5176/5376).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Dec 1, 3, 8
TTh 1:00p-5:00p
Learn this exciting, professional-level drawing program, which is becoming a graphics industry favorite. This course introduces the Freehand working environment and gets your started with geometric and freeform drawing tools, type and color, as well as how to use Freehand with other programs. Through discussions and exercises, the course will emphasize a thorough understanding of the postscript drawing tools and techniques. Several illustrations will be completed in class. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Graphics (5162). Recommended: Illustration Fundamentals (2403).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Nov 5, 10, 12
ThT 1:00p-5:00p
Use this powerful, industry-standard program to create postscript-based art in black-and-white and color. This 12-hour course covers: basic drawing tools and techniques, including geometric and freeform drawing tools, transformation tools and path editing, as well as basic use of paint and type tools, and exporting art for output. Emphasis is on providing a solid understanding of how drawing with Illustrator works. Illustration projects will be completed in class. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Graphics (5162). Recommended: Illustration Fundamentals (2403).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
| MA: Oct 5, 7, 9 MWF 8:00a-12:00p |
MB: Oct 15, 20, 22 ThT 8:00a-12:00p |
This 12-hour course builds on the foundation topics covered in the beginning class. Topics covered include: creating and using gradients, advanced type use, an in-depth look at Illustrator’s color controls, and plug-in filters. Several illustrations and single-page displays will be created in class. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Beginning Adobe Illustrator (5180/5380).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Nov 30, Dec 2, 4
MWF 8:00a-12:00p
This 12-hour course covers those advanced drawing tools and techniques that allow you to create complex, professional-level illustrations on the computer. Topics include: blending, masking, compound paths, pattern fills, importing art from other programs (such as Photoshop), layers, and advanced output topics such as trapping and separations. Most importantly, we will practice putting all these techniques together to create complex illustrations. Illustrator’s graphing functions will also be covered. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Intermediate Adobe Illustrator (5181/5381).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA Dec 14, 16, 18
MWF 1:00p-5:00p
Whether you are a computer illustrator, designer or desktop publisher, Photoshop is the premiere image-editing program available today. With Photoshop you can do everything from color-correcting scanned photographs to photographic retouching, and from collage work to creating original illustrations. This 12-hour course covers: an overview of Photoshop basics and the Photoshop toolbox, manipulating selections and selection channels, using the painting tools, working with line art, tools and techniques for grayscale color correction and photo retouching. We also take an in-depth look at the process of digitizing images, from scanning to color-correction to halftoning, output and printing. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Graphics (5362/5162). Recommended: Photography as a Design Tool (2410).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
| MA: Sep 28, 30 Oct 2 MWF 8:00a-12:00p |
MB: Oct 20, 22, 27, 29 TTh 6:00p-9:00p |
Building on the foundation skills learned in the previous class, this 12-hour course looks extensively at techniques for working with color in Photoshop, including monitor calibration for color printing, color correction in CMYK photographs, changing color modes, duotoning, and extensive work with channels. Class also includes work with masks and layers, using textures and gradients, and an in-depth look at painting tools and techniques (custom brushes, paint modes, paint options). Photoshop can be an overwhelming program. Our emphasis will be on not only learning the program features, but putting them to use in an efficient, understandable way. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Beginning Adobe Photoshop (5185/5385).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Nov 12, 17, 19
ThT 8:00a-12:00p
Learn to use Photoshop like the pros! This 12-hour course covers advanced techniques for silhouetting and compositing images, advanced use of layers (layer masks, layer options, layer management), creating special effects with 8chopse (channel operations), automating and batch-processing with the Actions palette, and strategies for memory management with those huge Photoshop files. Class will include exercises in creating complex photorealistic, painterly, and collage-based art in this powerful program. Information in this class is not platform-specific. This course is suitable for both PC and Mac users. Prerequisite: Intermediate Adobe Photoshop (5186/5386).
CEU Hours Awarded: 1.2
MA: Dec 10, 15, 17
ThT 8:00a-12:00p
Please Note: Beginning PowerPoint, Authoring with PowerPoint, and Advanced Computer Illustration Seminar are offered in the PC Lab.