MISSION VALLEY REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN COURSE OUTINE 1. Course Title: Motion Graphics (Selected Studies) 2. CBEDS Title: Graphic Communications 3. CBEDS Number: 5751 4. Job Titles/DOT Codes: Entry Level: Graphic Designer 141.061-018 Illustrator 141.061-022 Commercial Designer 141.061-038 Package Designer 142.081-018 Computer Typesetter, Keyliner 979.382-026 Desktop Publisher 979.382-026 Technical Level: Printer 979.382-018 Photographer, Lithographic 972.382-014 Camera Operator, Television 143.062-022 Professional Level: Computer Operator 213.362-010 Printer Operator (photo finishing) 976.682-014 Graphic Arts Technician 979.382-018 Graphic Designer 141.061-018 Production Manager, Reproduction 652.137-010 Director, Broadcast 159.167-014 Teacher, Vocational Training 094.227-026 5. Course Description: This is a one-year, 20 unit, entry-level course. Classes meet daily at the MVROP Center for 2 hours per day. Study includes; Adobe Photoshop is used for basic design concepts, and layout techniques, as well as the creation of original artwork, photo manipulation, texture maps & image compositing. Adobe After Effects is used in conjunction with Photoshop and other bit-mapped graphics applications and introduces students to animation techniques and processes. Adobe Illustrator (a drawing application) study includes the creation of original posters, magazine and CD covers. Adobe Flash is explored for basic animation techniques and to create web capable portfolios for online purposes. All students are required to prepare working portfolio s to showcase their year s work. Throughout the year, team activities are planned and work ethics (as well as critical thinking) are discussed, demonstrated, encouraged, and rewarded. 1
6. Hours: Class 470 CC 180 CVE 540 Total Hours 1010 7. Prerequisites: Prerequisites include; Basic keyboarding and computer skills as well as a recommended 10 th grade reading level. 8. Date of Course Revision: Date of Course Approval: November 10, 2010 November 16, 2011 Abbreviations: CC = CVE = Community Classroom (unpaid, on-the-job, training experience at business sites) Cooperative Vocational Education (paid, on-the-job, training experience at business sites) 9. Course Outline: Necessary skills for any occupation (MVROP ESLR #1) I. WORKPLACE BASIC SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS Integrated throughout course A. Apply skills learned in class B. Analyze information and make decisions C. Communicate verbally and in writing D. Work independently and as a team member in a diverse workplace E. Work reliably, responsibly, and ethically Necessary skills for any occupation (MVROP ESLR #2) II. INTRODUCTION TO COURSE 5 5 5 A. Discuss course requirements, regulations, and procedures. B. Review course syllabus and student expectations. III. TECHNOLOGY 10 10 60 A. Select, operate, and maintain a variety of technologies (tools, machines, and computers). B. Use computers to process information and apply visual presentation of ideas. C. Research, compile, and complete written documents assigned. IV. SAFETY STANDARDS 5 5 10 2
A. Follow safety instructions, drills, laws, and company policies. B. Stay alert for unsafe conditions and hazards. C. Keep a clean and ergonomic workstation. V. BUSINESS FUNCTIONS 5 5 10 A. Identify, plan, and manage time, materials, facilities, and human resources. B. Recognize areas of administration, operations, personnel, finance, legal, production, distribution, services, and marketing. VI. INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN BASICS 15 10 40 A. Analyze and utilize basic design formats. B. Learn and demonstrate the basic design elements. C. Communicate using vocabulary indigenous to the course. VII. DIGITAL LAYOUT INTERNET BASED MULTIMEDIA 65 35 100 A. Understand basic introductory techniques. B. Apply scanning and knowledge of clipart usage. C. Understand and create static layouts. D. Identify and create images for animation/manipulation. E. Analyze and manipulate backgrounds for motion. F. Identify and create composite images for motion. G. Analyze and create text for motion H. Identify and create internet based layouts. I. Create introduction and title sequences. VIII. DIGITAL DRAWING 90 35 110 A. Analyze and utilize basic design formats B. Demonstrate the basic design elements C. Create basic shapes. D. Demonstrate painting basics. E. Demonstrate drawing of straight and curved lines. F. Utilize tracing techniques. G. Create symmetrical drawings. H. Demonstrate the use of layers. I. Work with type and layers. J. Create transparent paint effects. K. Understand and utilize masking. L. Understand drawing in perspective. M. Understand the importance of and characters of topography. N. Print artwork and prepare images for web publication. O. Communicate using vocabulary indigenous to the course P. Recognize proportions, angles, spatial relationships, and grounds Q. Express ideas visually using varying techniques R. Practice rules of composition S. Understand the necessity of thoroughly formulating and investigating ideas T. Demonstrate understanding by creating practice sketches IX. DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING 180 35 100 3
A. Understand introductory basics. B. Practice and utilize painting and editing techniques. C. Demonstrate the use of layers. D. Create promotional art pieces. E. Explain and use paths, masks, and channels. F. Manipulate selections and layers. G. Understand color technology. H. Utilize and understand scanning, resolution, and re-sizing. I. Convert images to composites, montages, and collages. J. Understand importing and exporting of different file formats. K. Use digital camera, process and archive photos L. Modify tonal range and color of an image M. Draw using the pen tools N. Create and manipulate selections O. Repair, retouch, and enhance photos P. Color correct photos Q. Apply artistic effects to digital images R. Demonstrate understanding of art and design elements and common terms S. Analyze aesthetics and content of a digital art piece T. Explain how Photoshop is used in collaboration with other graphic software U. Describe a variety of career paths one can follow based on skills learned X. ANIMATION & WEB PAGE DESIGN 75 35 95 A. Understand introductory basics including use of Internet. B. Demonstrate the use of layers. C. Understand the fundamental structure of timelines. D. Recognize and use motion paths, visual effects, and masking. E. Understand rendering. F. Understand and practice web page design basics. G. Practice techniques using topography, graphics, color, and audio. Career Path Strategies Strategic planning for a career (MVROP ESLR #3) XI. JOB EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 20 5 10 A. Develop a plan to achieve career goals. 1. Prepare a career portfolio. B. Use effective job search strategies. 1. Perform employment research. 2. Complete a job application and resume. 3. Develop effective interview and follow up skills. C. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of lifelong learning. Hours 470 180 540 Total Approved Course Hours 1010 4
10. Additional Items: a. Articulation: Ohlone Community College 2 + 2 Agreement Silicon Valley College 2 + 2 Agreement Arts Institute International (in progress) b. Academic Credit: none c. Instructional Strategies: Lecture Application Projects Reading Assignments Multi Media Hands-on Practice Demonstration d. Instructional Materials: Textbook Approval: Nov. 16, 2011 Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book Adobe InDesign, Classroom in a Book Adobe Photoshop 5, Classroom in a Book Flash CS4, Classroom in a book e. Certificate Competency List: Demonstrate Workplace Basic Skills and Behaviors Perform Job Employment Skills Use Technology Appropriately Aware of Safety Standards Identify Business Functions Career Technical Skills Utilize Basic Design Formats and Elements Apply Desktop Publishing Using Digital Layout Process with Adobe InDesign Create Digital Drawings Using Adobe Illustrator Tools Demonstrate Application of Digital Image Editing in Adobe PhotoShop Use Animation Tools for Web Page Design using Adobe Flash 5