Computer Graphics uses a variety of software to visually communicate an idea or a message using combination of words, images, symbols, and colors. Our world around us offers us many examples of graphic design, logos, magazines, books, newspapers, billboards, websites, signs, packaging and more. Students will focus on composition, how images, shape and color work together to create a clear message. They will explore a multiple of computer software applications, iPhoto, photoshop, iMovie and other applications to fulfill their projects.
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Command (⌘)+S - SAVE YOUR WORK ALL THE TIME
Tools and How 2's
How to turn work in, use the scanner (in class) and Logitech cameras (in class).
CS5 shortcuts - PDF
Tools and How 2's
How to turn work in, use the scanner (in class) and Logitech cameras (in class).
CS5 shortcuts - PDF
Helpful Tools
Graphic Designers use different hardware and software to create their designs, the sooner a student has excess to these tools the greater their knowledge base will be. Unfortunately these items aren't cheep, they are not required to have for this class.
Wacom Pen Tablets
Wacom Pen Tablets
Just because you have completed an assignment or its summer break but you want to keep your skills sharp, here's a collections of tutorials I have put together.
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