VT 2600 Computer Graphics Companion course to VT 2500. May be taken before, concurrently, or in linear sequence with VT 2500. For students pursuing a certificate in either visual technologies, an associate degree, or a CIT four-year degree. Prepares students to create original artwork usable in multimedia, Internet publishing, or desktop publishing. Course is three hours of lecture per week.
Homework assignments require access to computer with the designated software installed.
May use Macintosh or PC-compatible computer. No pre-requisites, but CIS 1200 and VT 1300 are highly recommended. Teaches intermediate Internet publishing and design principles and concepts. Emphasis is on interface design and greating praphics for the Internet. Techniques for image creation, image optimization, color management, cross-platform issues, web file formats, color principles, and imaging techniques are also addressed.