VCMT 2550 - Imaging III

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Visual Communication Media and Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course will cover advanced vector & raster imaging techniques. Vector imaging techniques will cover information graphics, cartography, package design, 3 D gradient mesh, and technical illustration. Students will produce samples for their portfolio that demonstrate their skills in image manipulation, including advanced color correction, advanced photo retouching techniques, and photo montage.  UG

4 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take VCMT 1550 with a minimum grade of C-

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Create drawings and graphics using vector based software.	Vector Exercises – first 10 weeks
2. Produce informational graphics, including charts, 3D graphics, and technical drawings.	Vector Exercises – first 10 weeks
3. Demonstrate an advanced competency in the use of tools and techniques for capturing, color correcting, retouching and transforming digital images.	Raster Exercises – last 4 weeks, all image projects will demonstrate proper resolution for distribution method.
4. Evaluate the work of others and themselves.	Critiques for some projects including self-portrait last 4 weeks of the semester.
5. Build samples for student’s portfolio.	All Projects throughout the semester.
6. Complete work within deadlines.	No late work on any projects accepted without valid excuse all projects throughout the semester.
7. Follow copyright laws and ethical use of images in graphics.	Provide sources and terms of use for images obtained from outside sources. Third week of the semester.
8. Create a self-portrait using story telling techniques, images, and that shows creativity.	Self Portrait Project, last 4 weeks of the semester.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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