Computer Graphics

Occupation and Training

Learning about the reality of the occupation; having an understanding of the program of study and confirming career choice

Managing a Computer Environment

Installing computer peripherals as well as installing, updating, and troubleshooting minor software problems; creating local folders, saving, exchanging, and classifying files; making sure the workstation is set up ergonomically

Vector Images

Identifying the characteristics of Adobe Illustrator, as well defining the document’s properties; drawing typographic elements, shapes, patterns and converting vector objects; assessing the quality of the illustrations

Raster Images

Customizing images using Adobe Photoshop, as well as defining the document’s properties; organizing layers, channels, paths, and retouching the images; assessing the quality of the manipulated photos

Requirements and Steps of the Graphic Communication Production Process

Identifying graphic communications products with different characteristics; learning about the requirements of graphic communications product design and the target audiences for the products; taking part in group discussions, role playing scenarios involving hypothetical clients to identify foreseeable problems in using different production techniques for image structure, colour harmony, graphic and typographic elements, and visual trajectory; producing drafts and displays using different print media and interfaces

Image Acquisition

Searching within image banks and scanning for visual elements; taking and archiving digital photographs

Colour Profile Management

Characterizing the colours of projection devices; creating and synchronizing colour profiles within the graphic chain

Composite Images for Standard Printing

Producing a photomontage by searching or creating the images; standardizing the photomontage to the requirements of multiple forms of printing

Composite Images for Visual Interfaces

Producing a photomontage by searching or creating the images; standardizing the photomontage to the requirements of electronic distribution

Tools for Proofreading English Texts

Doing initial read-throughs; identifying typographical and spelling errors, grammatical mistakes and simple punctuation errors; consulting reference materials and interpreting suggested corrections

Typographic Elements

Acquiring, proofreading and applying typographical rules to the text; developing and finalizing typographic style sheets

Simple Page Layouts for Print Documents

Producing two-sided page layout documents by preparing and incorporating the text as well as visual elements

Simple Page Layouts for Visual Interfaces

Producing multiple pages for visual interfaces by preparing and incorporating the text as well as visual elements; testing of the functionality of the elements in the visual interface (HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver

Simple Page Layout Templates for Visual Interfaces

Assembling a page layout template for visual interfaces by preparing the technical specifications and incorporating the text as well as visual elements; building and testing of the page architecture and the functionality of the elements in the visual interface

Page Layout Templates for Print Documents

Producing multiple page layout documents by preparing the technical specifications and optimizing the typographic composition as well as visual elements; assembling the page layout template

Imposition and Finishing

Planning the imposition and finishing; producing an imposition and finishing template; assembling and verifying a prototype

Complex Page Layouts for Print Documents

Producing complex and multiple page layout documents by preparing the technical specifications; optimizing the typographic composition as well as visual elements

Document Rasterization

Organizing the production’s work flow and rasterizing the document with client approval

Preparing Documents for Digital Printing

Assembling a document using variable data and generate a portable digital file as per specifications; producing a proof for verification

Preparing Documents for Standard Offset Printing

Evaluating the press proof based on the projects specifications; identifying trapping and use of color guides; assembling a document for offset printing, producing a RIP proof for verification

Managing a Graphic Communications Microbusiness

Planning a personal career path and seeking out business opportunities; preparing and presenting a sales pitch; preparing a contract for the client and providing a follow-up to the service

Workplace Integration

Learning about the terms and conditions of the internship; preparing to undergo a work experience in a computer graphics company; keeping a log of observations of the work environment and tasks performed during the practicum; discussing the influence of this experience on choice of future jobs (aptitudes and interests