SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 1:20:00 AMCS 71.11 Course Outline as of Fall 2013

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 71.11Title:  ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 1  
Full Title:  Adobe Illustrator 1
Last Reviewed:8/14/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled04 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course covers the popular graphics software program Adobe Illustrator. Topics include the creation, modification and formatting of vector objects and type, importing/exporting graphics, live effects, and other Illustrator tools.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Completion of CS 5 or CS 101A or CS 105A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course covers the popular graphics software program Adobe Illustrator. Topics include the creation, modification and formatting of vector objects and type, importing/exporting graphics, live effects, and other Illustrator tools.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Completion of CS 5 or CS 101A or CS 105A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2011Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
1.    Identify the uses of Illustrator graphics.
2.    Differentiate between raster and vector graphics.
3.    Contrast the color models RGB (Red-Green-Blue) and CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-blacK) using color theory.
4.    Design graphic documents using basic vector shapes and text.
5.    Utilize stroke and fill enhancements, including the use of color and gradients.
6.    Analyze, create and edit Bezier curves using the pen and direct selection tools.
7.    Transform vector objects using appropriate tools.
8.    Utilize Pathfinder options and clipping masks with vector objects.
9.    Design a document with multiple layers.
10.  Evaluate and apply advanced type formatting techniques.
11.  Produce various effects and apply to vector objects.
12.  Create and apply custom patterns and brush strokes.
13.  Analyze file type formats when saving or exporting Illustrator documents.
14.  Create graphic styles and symbols for repetitive formatting.
15.  Repeating students will master new features of Illustrator.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Uses of Illustrator graphics
2.  Illustrator basics
   a. Vector graphics vs raster images
   b. Color theory: RGB vs CMYK
   c. Paths, segments and anchor points
   d. Manipulating panels
   e. Using the toolbox
   f.  Viewing the document
3.  Creating an Illustrator document
   a. Reverting to default Illustrator settings
   b. Setting rulers, guides and grids
   c. Saving and printing Illustrator files
   d. Creating a PDF [Portable Document Format] file
   e. Opening a template
   f.  Utilizing multiple art boards
4.  Illustrator tools
   a. Shapes including rectangle, ellipse, polygon, spiral, star, arc, straight line, and grid
   b. Freehand drawing using the pencil, paintbrush, and blob brush
   c. Creating straight and curved paths with the pen tool
   d. Selection and direct-selection tool
   e. Editing paths with the reshape, erase, smooth, knife, scissors, and pencil tools
5.  Transforming objects
   a. Moving, scaling, shearing, reflecting and rotating objects
   b. Using the align panel
   c. Stacking multiple objects
   d. Grouping objects
   e. Free transform tool
   g. Twirling objects
   h. Splitting, splicing, and joining objects
   i.  Object path menu
   k. Compound paths
   l.  Envelope distort menu
6. Pathfinder
   a.  Shape modes
   b.  Pathfinder tools
7.  Formatting techniques
   a. Applying stroke and fill formatting
   b. Creating and applying gradients
   c. Introduction to effects
   d. Eyedropper and paint bucket tools
   e. Applying color
   f.  Using styles
   g. Using transparency
8.  Introduction to layers as an organizational tool
9.  Creating and editing type
   a. Point type
   b. Path type
   c. Area type
   d. Vertical type
   e. Converting type into vector shapes
   f.  Character formatting
    g. Paragraph formatting
    h. Open type formatting
10.  Importing and exporting
   a.  Exporting Illustrator files to EPS, PDF and raster file formats
   b.  Converting vector objects to raster
   c.  Importing text and graphic documents into Illustrator
11.  Desktop publishing techniques
   a.  Managing linked graphics
   b.  Creating multiple columns of linked area type
   c.  Manipulating and formatting area type
   d.  Creating a text wrap
12.  Advanced fill and stroke formatting
   a.  Gradient mesh tool
   b.  Creating custom fill patterns
   c.  Creating custom brushes
   d.  Creating live blends
13.  Repeating students will be assigned more advanced projects.

Assignments:
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1.  Reading of approximately 20 pages per week from online materials
2.  Weekly Illustrator projects
3.  Creation of printed documents and PDF files
4.  2 to 4 exams
5.  Written peer evaluations and class critique
6.  Repeating students will be expected to develop projects of increasing difficulty and complexity

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
5 - 10%
Written evaluations and critique
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
30 - 40%
Solutions to Illustrator design problems
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
30 - 40%
Illustrator projects
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Exams: multiple choice, true/false, completion, short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
Online resources

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