Course: Introduction to Graphic Programmes

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Course title Introduction to Graphic Programmes
Course code KVV/UGPB
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Boček Ronovská Anna, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Chorý Tomáš, ak. soch. ArtD.
  • Klesnil Svatopluk, MgA.
Course content
Explaining the environment and usage of basic toolbox functions, orientation knowledge of the COREL DRAW scroll menu, ability to use basic functions for editing photographs within the editor ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (image resampling, work with histogram, levels-curves, modifications of colouring, deepness, contrast and brightness).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Grafic and Art Activities
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 11 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 23 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Getting acquainted with the vector graphic editor COREL DRAW and principles of bitmap graphic editor ADOBE PHOTOSHOP.
Knowledge of the environment and use the basic functions of the toolbox, the approximate knowledge of the pop-up menu editoruCOREL DRAW, the ability to use the basic functions of editing the image in the editor ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (resample the image, working with histogramen, levels - curves, correcting the color, saturation, contrast and brightness).
Prerequisites
User level knowledge of Windows graphic environment with a focus on bitmap and vector graphics applications.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of Creative works (Music, Pictorial,Literary)

Independent creation of simple leaflet within the given format with a background, text and photo (.jpg) modified with the aid of ADOBE PHOTOSHOP editor and imported to the COREL DRAW environment. Participation in seminars 80%.
Recommended literature
  • Čulík, M. (2008). Český Corel Draw12. Grada Publishing Praha.
  • Hlavenka, J. a kol. (2007). Adobe Photoshop CS3. Computer Press.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (single-field) (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter