Digital Art and Illustration Course Outline MODULE I: GENERAL WORKPLACE SKILLS 10 1 Personal Traits Self-Confidence Honesty Perseverance Self-Discipline Responsibility Positive Attitude Work Ethic Personal Hygiene 2 Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Group Dynamics Conflict Resolution Negotiation Cultural Diversity Sexual Harassment Shared Responsibilities 3 Information Management Logical Reasoning Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Calculation, Measurement, Estimation 4 Effective Communication Verbal/Non-verbal Written/Oral Listening Following/Giving Directions 5 Safety Proper Use of Equipment Following Rules and Regulations Emergency Procedures 2/9/2016 1
6 Career Strategies Professional Growth Typical Career Paths Job Opportunities Technical Skills Required Employer Expectations Certification Requirements Portfolio 7 Changing Technology Basic Knowledge and Skills Specific Knowledge and Skills Lifelong Learning Total Module I Hours 10 MODULE II: CREATIVITY/DESIGN 20 1 Creativity/Design Creative Process Design Process Problem-Solving Research Idea Generation Media Selection Visual Communication Typography Color Photos Total Module II Hours 20 MODULE III: ELEMENTS OF ART 20 1 Elements of Art 20 Line Form Shape/Volume Value Texture Color Illusion of Space 2/9/2016 2
Illusion of Motion Color Pattern Tone Total Module III Hours 20 MODULE IV: ART AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES 20 1 Art and Design Principles Unity Emphasis/Focal Print Scale/Proportion Balance Rhythm Contrast Repetition Consistency Harmony Proximity Symmetry/Asymmetry Total Module IV Hours 20 MODULE V: ART TOPICS 40 1 Art Topics Contour Drawing Perspective Cartooning Portraiture Landscape Still Life Figure Drawing Illustration Terminology History Abstract/Realism Total Module V Hours 40 2/9/2016 3
MODULE VI: ART MEDIUMS 20 1 Art Mediums Painting (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel) Drawing (Pencil, Colored Pencil, Pen and Ink, Charcoal, Chalk) Airbrush Mixed Media Printmaking Sculpture Substrates (Paper, Fabric, Board) Total Module VI Hours 20 MODULE VII: ART TECHNIQUES 20 1 Art Techniques Line Drawing Crosshatch Stipple Shading Palette Knife Wet-in-Wet Wash Dry Brush Underpainting Glazing Blending Erasing/Lifting Layering Masking Total Module VII Hours 20 MODULE VIII: DIGITAL ART CREATION VECTOR BASED 90 1 Digital Art Creation Vector Based Introduction and Overview Application Environment Tools, Palettes, Menus Grids and Guides Viewing Modes 2/9/2016 4
Creating Basic Shapes Creating Paths Creating and Editing Type Painting Objects Moving and Altering Objects Using Layers Artistic Effects Using Gradients Transformation Tools Working with Images Color Separation and Printing Total Module VIII Hours 90 MODULE IX: DIGITAL ART CREATION BITMAP-BASED 90 1 Digital Art Creation Bitmap based Introduction and Overview Application Environment Tools, Palettes, Menus Basic Selection Methods Images: Size, Resolution, Color Modes Working with Type Working with Layers Blending Modes Channels and Masks Working with Paths Using Filters Adjusting Color Blending Modes Image Retouching Transformation Tools Color Separation and Printing Total Module IX Hours 90 2/9/2016 5
MODULE X: HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REVIEW 10 1 Hardware Review Computers, Drawing Tablet Scanners Printers Storage Devices Digital Cameras Proper Use Terminology Troubleshooting Safety Recycling 2 Software Review Operating System File Management Formats Back-Up Troubleshooting Network Platforms Total Module X Hours 10 MODULE XI: PROJECT MANAGEMENT 10 1 Project Management Prioritizing Planning Organization Workflow Time Management/Deadlines Goal Setting/Objectives Handling Problems Budgeting Scheduling Quality Total Module XI Hours 10 2/9/2016 6
MODULE XII: CLIENT RELATIONS 10 1 Client Relations Verbal Communication Written Communication Appropriate Communication Professionalism Conflict Resolution Total Module XII Hours 10 TOTAL COURSE HOURS 360 2/9/2016 7