Maricopa Community Colleges  ADA183AA   19906-19925 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/90
ADA183AA 19906-19925 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Computer Aided Graphic Arts I Part I
Graphic design use in microcomputer; black and white graphics, standard brushes, lines, shapes, area fills and fonts. Prerequisites: ART100 or ART169 and ART181, or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: ART183AA
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ADA183AA   19906-19925 Computer Aided Graphic Arts I Part I
1. Identify the hardware and software components of a computerized graphics system and describe their functions. (I-II)
2. Use graphic software menus, submenus and symbols. (II-III)
3. Utilize compositional theories as related to and incorporated into the foundational elements of design. (II-III)
4. Utilize various computer drawing and painting skills, knowledge of color, design, and perspective to produce graphic designs. (II-III)
5. Execute final art using hardcopy from an appropriate printer. (IV)
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ADA183AA   19906-19925 Computer Aided Graphic Arts I Part I
    I. Computer Graphic Arts
        A. Hardware
        B. Software
        C. Perpherals
      II. Graphic Arts Software
          A. Draw program
          B. Write program
          C. Page layout program
        III. Production of an Image
            A. Draw programs
            B. Printer procedures
            C. Photographic procedures
            D. Digitizer procedures
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