STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Use Adobe Illustrator as the software to generate computer graphics. (I)

 II.     Combine graphic techniques. (I) (II) (IX)

 III.    Examine the Adobe Illustrator application and determine relationships with other multimedia applications. (VI)

 IV.     Demonstrate a basic knowledge of vocabulary, skills and the technology required to design and utilize Adobe Illustrator with emphasis upon the drawing tools. (III) (VII) (IV) (VIII)

 V.      Demonstrate usage of design principles by applying them in their arrangement of text elements. (V)

 VI.     Create computer-generated art that demonstrates a basic knowledge of computer design principles and processes for output. (III) (VII) (IV) (VIII)

 VII.    Identify and apply visual elements to computer-generated art problems. (I) (II) (III) (IV) (VII) (VIII) (IX)

 VIII.   Assemble projects for discussion and presentation that demonstrate professionalism. (I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII) (IX)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Tools

         A.      Pen

         B.      Strokes and Brushes

         C.      Primitive Shapes

 II.     Layers and Palettes

 III.    Transformations

         A.      Scale

         B.      Rotate

         C.      Perspective

 IV.     Color

         A.      Fill

         B.      Stroke

 V.      Text And Type Effects

         A.      Type Mask

 VI.     Vector Files

         A.      Formats

 VII.    Paths

         A.      Clipping Paths

         B.      Pathfinder Palette

         C.      Combining Paths

 VIII.   Visual Elements

         A.      Line

         B.      Shape

         C.      Value

         D.      Texture

         E.      Color

         F.      Space

 IX.     Principles of Design

         A.      Balance

         B.      Scale

         C.      Proportion

         D.      Movement

         E.      Dominance

         F.      Harmony-Rhythm and Repetition

         G.      Unity and Variety