Course: Basics of Graphic Systems

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Course title Basics of Graphic Systems
Course code KUMK/GSYS1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mikláš Michal, Mgr.
Course content
The aim of the course is a basic introduction to graphics programs, Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
prerequisite
Knowledge
Prerequisities are not set.
Prerequisities are not set.
learning outcomes
Explain the principle of vector graphics.
Explain the principle of vector graphics.
Explain the difference between raster and vector graphics.
Explain the difference between raster and vector graphics.
Describe situations where the use of vector graphics is appropriate.
Describe situations where the use of vector graphics is appropriate.
Explain the concept of curve and shape in the vector editor.
Explain the concept of curve and shape in the vector editor.
Describe different methods of creating vector illustrations.
Describe different methods of creating vector illustrations.
Skills
Uses various Adobe Illustrator tools.
Uses various Adobe Illustrator tools.
Creates vector shapes.
Creates vector shapes.
Looks for inspiration for his own graphic solutions on the Internet.
Looks for inspiration for his own graphic solutions on the Internet.
Analyzes a sample visual and suggests a procedure for its implementation.
Analyzes a sample visual and suggests a procedure for its implementation.
Designs own visuals (e.g. poster).
Designs own visuals (e.g. poster).
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
assessment methods
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Recommended literature
  • Adobe Illustrator CS5: oficiální výukový kurz. Computer Press, Brno, 2011. ISBN 978-80-251-3223-4.
  • Adobe InDesign CS6: oficiální výukový kurz. Computer Press, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3803-8.
  • Adobe Photoshop CS6: oficiální výukový kurz. Computer Press, Brno, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3736-9.
  • BARKER, Corey. Nejlepší triky pro Photoshop: [vhodné pro Photoshop CC, CS6 i CS5. Computer Press, Brno, 2015. ISBN 978-80-251-4148-9.


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