Module Descriptors
VECTOR GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
XXET40182
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader:
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
  • REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Student learning is centred around 12 one hour Lectures and 12 two hour Laboratory sessions
(1:n)1 (1:30)2
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment and a simulation package will support the learning.
Module Indicative Content
1.To develop skills in graphics technology using current Industry Standard software.

2. Techniques and skills in vector based image production to develop interfaces for 3D modelling, animation in After Effects and integration with similar software

3. Develop specific skills in

- Bezier curve usage
- Path manipulation
- Live paint
- Live trace
- Transforms
- Selections and shapes
- Colour and painting
Module Additional Assessment Details
A PRACTICAL weighted at 50%. A REPORT length 1500 words weighted at 50%

Individual technical report (1,500 words) assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2

Practical design based assessment in the creation of still imagery which will assess learning outcome 3
Module Texts
Adobe Illustrator CS2: Classroom in a book (2005) Adobe Press ISBN: 0321321839
Real World Adobe Illustrator CS2 Davis & Dayton, Peachpit Press ISBN: 0321337026
SVG Essentials, Eisenburg & J. David O?Reilly (2002) O?Reilly ISBN: 0596002238
Foundation Mathematics, D Booth (1993), Addison Wesley ISBN: 0201624192
3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development, Fletcher Dunn (2002) Wordware Publishing, Inc; 1ST edition ISBN-10: 1556229119
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Adobe Illustrator CS2
Word Processing facilities