This course explores applications of current equipment and technology for multimedia production. Students apply technology from current computer applications using digital cameras, scanners, FAX, printers, CD-ROM and other sources of technology for multimedia production. Peripheral enhancements for multimedia production are used in the course. Students prepare a sample of an equipment acquisition to set up a multimedia studio. This course teaches students how to draw and manipulate illustrations and image software on the Macintosh Power PC and PC in a multi-platform classroom.
Students explore vector and raster based environments.
They complete assignments using the top PostScript drawing programs. Students learn how to get the most from drawing tools for scaling, shearing, rotation, reflection, and interpolation. Students create illustrations with the Bezier curve. In this intermediate level course, students learn to illustrate with digital pens using the painter software application. Students concentrate on creating and painting art illustrations on a reference using shapes, floaters, and drop shadows, while colorizing art pieces.