Course: Graphics Editors

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Course title Graphics Editors
Course code KID/AXGEP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Machalík Stanislav, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the problems of raster and vector graphics and their representation. Meaning and usage. Fundamental terms. Basic principles of work with graphic editors. Raster graphics editor Zoner Photo Studio. Raster graphics editor Zoner Photo Studio. Raster graphics editor Adobe Photoshop. Raster graphics editor Adobe Photoshop. Vector graphics editor Zoner Callisto. Vector graphics editor Zoner Callisto. Vector graphics editor Corel Draw. Vector graphics editor Corel Draw. Animations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Demonstration, Projection, Skills training
Learning outcomes
Students will learn about ways of work with modern graphic editors, activities and processes used for processing of various pieces of graphic information with the inclusion of possibilities of their primary acquisition, adjustments and settings, archiving, final prepress preparation, printing methods.
After completing the course the student is able to work with recent graphic editors. The student is able to realize the entire process of processing image data from the acquisition to the presentation. Student is able to work with both raster and vector images, can create a vector flash animation.
Prerequisites
Assumed basic knowledge of PC operating system MS Windows.
KID/PUITP

Assessment methods and criteria
Home assignment evaluation

Given assignment confirms that a student has attended lessons to the extent required and fulfilled qualified requirements. Conditions for credit are: active work at exercises and evaluated project.
Recommended literature
  • Prezentace přednášek a materiály ke cvičení (Materials from Lectures and Seminars).
  • Příručky a manuály k aktuálním verzím programů: CorellDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia flash MX.
  • Bruce, F., Chris, M., Fred, B. Správa barev. Průvodce profesionála v grafice a pre-pressu. Brno: Computer Press, 2003. ISBN 80-722-6943-7.
  • Coburn, F. D. CorelDRAW X3 Unleashed. Unleashed Productions, 2006. ISBN 0-97-498011-0.
  • Galer, M., Andrews, P. Adobe Photoshop CS2: Essential Skills (Photography Essential Skills). Focal Press, 2005. ISBN 0-240-52000-9.
  • Kadavý, D. CorelDraw 11. Uživatelská příručka.. Praha, Computer Press, 2005.
  • Kelby, Scott. Digitální fotografie ve Photoshopu CS. Brno: Computer Press, 2004. ISBN 80-251-0482-6.
  • Kristián, P. a kolektiv. Zoner Photo Studio 13 - upravujeme fotografie. Zoner Press, Brno, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7413-117-2.
  • Murray, J. D., Ryper, W. Encyklopedie grafických formátů II. Brno, Computer Press, 2000. ISBN 80-7226-033-2.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Applied Informatics in Transport (2013) Category: Informatics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Applied Informatics in Transport (2014) Category: Informatics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Applied Informatics in Transport (2016) Category: Informatics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter