Study program / study programs: COMPUTER MULTIMEDIA
Type and level of studies: Undergraduate applied studies
Subject: Application of Vector Graphics in Design
Status: compulsory
ECTS credits: 5
Course objective
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of vector graphics they can use in vector processing software. Students will create vector drawings and illustrations in the latest versions of vector processing programs; they will learn how to transform vector drawings into raster for further processing, edit them and prepare for professional printing.
Course outcome
Students have mastered the following: drawing using simple geometric shapes, drawing paths and forming objects using straight lines, gradient fills basics, 3D effects and mapping, revolve effect, extrude & bevel effects, object mapping elements, label design, typography transformation, combining raster texture and vector shapes.
Course content
Theoretical classes:
- Introduction to vector graphics
- Learning about vector processing software
- Creating new vector documents
- Document navigation, tools for selection, transformation and coloring vector objects
- Drawing and editing vector paths
- Using effects on vector objects
- Preparing vector documents for professional printing