GA1240 - Vector Design

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication Design.

Central to this subject will be an introduction to industry standard vector based software Macromedia Freehand and Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn techniques for developing vector based drawing within these programs as well as methods for capturing vectors from external sources such as digital pen input and bitmap conversions. The role of vector based graphics in print and a part of online publishing will be discussed extensively as well as the use of vectors in the 3D environment. These skills will be developed and implemented in a number of minor projects and a more comprehensive, major practical project.

Learning Outcomes

• a basic understanding of the Illustrator and Freehand working environments and be able to work confidently to produce and manipulate vector graphics;
• an ability to export files in a number of different formats for digital and print publishing;
• an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of vector based design;
• an understanding of the process and limitations of converting vectors to bitmap images.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	arjvw.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (10%); (10%); (50%); (10%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.