COMD1162-D132, Raster & Vector Graphics, SP2020 Toggle navigation

In this course, students will learn concepts and applied theories of digital media and the two
fundamental graphic forms: raster and vector digital images and will define and describe similar
and contrasting factors in each kind of image. The comparison will also recommend the best
practice, specification or standard for using a specific form in a specific application. The course
will include basic digital imaging terminology, and techniques including size, resolution, color
space and file elements, measurements and file formats. Students are introduced to digital
imaging concepts through software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator on the Macintosh
operating system. Scanning and digital photography are integrated into lesson plans.