Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Information & Computer Science 161
ICS 161
Course Title
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Credits
3
Date of Outline
5/1/03
2. Course Description
Introduces computer graphics tools and
concepts in digital image editing, illustration
graphics, print and web design; 2D and 3D
animation. (Cross-listed as ART 161.)
3. Contact Hours/Type
3 hours lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
ICS 101, or BUSN 150, or consent,
or concurrent enrollment in ICS 101 or BUSN 150
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
5. General Course Objectives
Demonstrate beginning level competency in computer graphics digital media by completing
graphic design projects in print, web, 2D and 3D animation.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a. Composite two separate images using Image Size, Select Inverse, Transform, Drag & drop
layers, Paste into selection
b. Scan and print a montage by demonstrating
Photoshop Tools, Image Size , Select Inverse, Transform, Layers, Drag & drop layers,
Create, duplicate layers, Scanning Basics, Scan Calculation, Photo Retouching, Clone
Tool, Adjustment Commands
c. Composite a magazine cover applying
Photoshop Tools, Select Inverse, Transform, Layers, Drag & drop layers, Create,
duplicate layers, Adjustment Commands
d. Create a business logo utilizing
Illustrator Tools, Transformation Tools, Type Tools, Create Outlines
e. Layout a Newsletter demonstrating
Type, Import Graphics, Import Images, Page Layout
f. Create a web page design bringing together
Layers, Transform, Web Graphics, Creating Buttons, Web Page Backgrounds,
Adjustment Commands
g. Construct a Web banner animation showing abilities with
ImageReady Layers, Saving Files, Layer Icons, Create, duplicate layers, Web graphics,
Web backgrounds
h. Create a natural media Landscape using
Photoshop Tools, Layers, Layer icons, Create, duplicate layers, Brush Tools
i. Construct a 3D animation with Maya utilizing
Primitives, Transforming Objects, Colorizing Objects, 3D Animation
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Learner Outcomes.
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
Review of Syllabus
Intro to Photoshop (a, b)
Tools Exercise (a, b, c, h)
Saving Files (a, b, c, f, g, h)
Image Size (a, b)
Select Inverse (a, b, c)
Transform (a, b, c, f)
Vignette (b)
Photoshop Basics (a, b)
Compositing Exercise (a, b, c)
Drag & drop layers (a, b, c)
Paste into selection (a)
Layers Exercise (a, b, c, g, h)
Layer icons (b, c, g, h)
Create, duplicate layers (b, c, g, h)
Photo Retouching (b)
Cloning Exercise (b)
Clone Tool (b)
Scanning Basics (b)
Scan Calculation (b)
Adjustment Commands (b, c)
Adjustment Exercise (b, c)
Montage Project (b)
Magazine Cover Exercise (c)
Illustrator Intro (d)
Template Exercise (d)
Transformation Tools (d)
Transformation Exercise (d)
Illustrator Type Tools (d)
Type Exercise (d)
Create Outlines (d)
Logo Project (d)
PageMaker Intro (e)
PageMaker Basics (e)
Type Exercise (e)
Import Images (e)
Photos and Graphics Exercise (e)
Layout Exercise (e)
Layout Project (e)
1 1/2 weeks
1 1/2 weeks
1 week
1-3 weeks
Web Graphics (f, g)
Creating Buttons (f)
Web Page Backgrounds (f)
Filter & Texture Exercise (f, g, h)
Web Page Project (f)
ImageReady Intro (g)
2D Animation (g)
Animation Exercise (g)
Animation Project (g)
Digital Painting (f)
Brush Tool (f)
Landscape Exercise (f)
Landscape Project (f)
Maya Intro (i)
Maya Interface (i)
Primitives (i)
Primitives Exercise (i)
Transforming Objects (i)
Materials (i)
Colorizing Objects (i)
3D Animation Exercise (i)
3D Animation Project (i)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those
currently available in the field. Examples include
Texts
Weinman, Elaine and Lourekas, Peter. 2006. Photoshop CS2 Quickstart Guide,
Peachpit Press, Berkeley
Text materials
Photoshop tutorial
Photoshop projects tutorial
Illustrator tutorial
Illustrator projects tutorial
PageMaker tutorial
PageMaker projects tutorial
Maya program tutorials
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being
offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
Composite image
0-5%
Montage project
0-10%
Magazine cover project
0-10%
Business logo project
0-5%
Newsletter
0-10%
Web page project
0-10%
Web banner animation
0-5%
Landscape
0-5%
3D animation
0-10%
Class tutorials
0-5%
Class exercises
0-5%
Reading text assigned materials
and answering questions
0-10%
Class attendance and/or participation
0-10%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at
the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Lecture
Digital media smart board presentations
Software program tutorials
Hands-on computer tutorials
Design project tutorials
Class exercises and projects
Instructor and student critiques
Student class participation
i. Collaborative problem solving
j. Service Learning
k. Testing