Syllabus Review – course content, resources and procedures

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Introduction to the four design principles

Recognizing the use of the design principles

Differences between vector-based graphics and pixel-based graphics

Dot-to-dot approach

Intro to the Illustrator interface

Panels, tools and menus

Basic selections

Using Contrast

Using Repetition

Using Alignment

Using Proximity

Learning the tools, panels and menus

Intro to typographic terms

Text tools in Illustrator

Stroking text

Outlining text

Learning type categories

Using layers

Using artboards

Using 3rd party brushes and patterns

Branding a concept or company

Why you should create your logos in Illustrator

Importing 3rd party brushes for use in Illustrator

Importing 3rd party patterns for use in Illustrator

Introduction to creating bitmap-based graphics in Photoshop

Seeing the similarities and differences between the user interfaces in Photoshop and Illustrator

Learn the various color modes of bitmap files and their uses

Understanding bitmap file resolution and how it is important

Learn the differences in bitmap file formats and which one would be appropriate for your use

How the various selection tools work in Photoshop

The crop tool and resizing images

Saving existing selections into channels

Using selections to create layer masks to edit your images in a non-destructive manner

Make use of layers in Photoshop to compose multiple images into a collage

Editing selections

Preparing images resolution and file formats for web delivery

Preparing images resolution and file formats for print delivery

Learning the retouching tools in Photoshop

Learning the blending modes and categories of effects

Using adjustment layers in your documents

Using layer styles and how to copy them between layers

Understanding the differences between vector and bitmap-based images

Using Illustrator files in your Photoshop projects

Using smart objects