Subject 'Computer Graphics'

Name in Estonian: Arvutigraafika

Year: 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019

State code	YY.32.01
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Department of General Subjects
Credit points	2 ECTS
Grading method	Nondistinctive

General description

• Nature of design graphics, types of computer graphics.
• Scanning and saving.
• Colour systems (RGB and CMYK).
Vector graphics
• Tools and features of Adobe Illustrator software.
• Creating and colouring shapes.
• Modifying line thickness and structure, overdrawing bitmap images;
• Creating alignments and repetitions to produce surfaces, combining shapes (with the pathfinder tool).
Raster graphics
• Adobe Photoshop.
• Retouching and colour correction.
• Selecting, cutting objects, collage.

Aim

Upon completion of the course, students will have the basic skills of the programs Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Study outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the different types of computer graphics (vector and raster graphics), most popular file formats, CMYK and RGB colour systems and resolution;
• be familiar with and know how to use the main tools of vector graphics software (Adobe Illustrator);
• be familiar with and know how to use the main tools of raster graphics software (Adobe Photoshop);

Is taught in following curricula

2015: 2263 2266 2267 2268 2271 2272 2275

2014: 2263 2266 2267 2268 2271 2272 2272 2275