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Course: Computer Graphics for Education

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Course title Computer Graphics for Education
Course code KVD/PGV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bezděka Jan, Mgr.
  • Přibáň Tomáš, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Moc Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Introduction to the subject, color models, color spaces. 2) Procedures and operations applicable in finding out about graphic files and digital recordings. 3) Copyright and licenses in the context of a static digital image, bibliographic citations digital video works. 4) Bitmap (raster) graphics - basic concepts, application areas, formats, raster graphic images. 5) Software tools for the editing and presentation, 6) Basic and advanced editing features and tools using the tablet when working with bitmap graphics. 7) Vector graphics - basic concepts, application areas, formats, vector graphics images. 8) Software tools for the editing and presentation, basic and advanced editing features and tools using the tablet when working with vector graphics. 9) Software tools for pre-press graphic works, typography in the context of computer graphics. 10) Automation word processing and graphics, creating photo galleries. 11) Bitmap and vector graphics on the web, supported formats, publishing options. 12) Freeware tools for the graphic design of the web page. 13) Presentation, principles and trends of graphic designing websites.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Project-based instruction, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' portfolio, Skills demonstration, Task-based study method, Individual study, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 13 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 2 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe the different types of operating systems.
to identify the theoretical foundations of computer graphics.
Skills
adjust monitor settings.
obtain basic information about graphic material.
perform basic editing techniques in bitmap and vector editor.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain basic concepts bitmap graphics.
explain basic concepts of vector graphics.
identifikovat výhody a nevýhody jednotlivých grafických formátů.
classify color models and spaces.
describe the principles of graphic designing websites.
Skills
get through appropriate procedures, operations, and information about graphic files and digital records.
use basic and advanced editing features and tools for working with bitmap graphics.
use basic and advanced editing features and tools when working with vector graphics.
show control software tools for prepress graphic works.
publish graphic materials on site in accordance with copyright law.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Multimedia supported teaching
Task-based study method
Project-based instruction
Individual study
Students' portfolio
Skills
Seminar
Individual study
Practicum
Project-based instruction
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
E-learning
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Skills
Seminar work
Skills demonstration during practicum
Project
Competences
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Recommended literature
  • Adobe Acrobat XI : classroom in a book : the official training workbook from Adobe Systems. San Jose : Adobe Press, 2013. ISBN 978-0-321-88679-8.
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6 : oficiální výukový kurz. 1. vyd. Brno : Computer Press, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3792-5.
  • Barker, Corey. Nejlepší triky pro Photoshop : vhodné pro Photoshop CC, CS6 i CS5. 1. vydání. 2015. ISBN 978-80-251-4148-9.
  • Čevela, Lubomír. Digitální fotografie v programu GIMP. 2., aktualiz. vyd. Brno : Computer Press, 2012. ISBN 978-80-251-3582-2.
  • Krum, Randy. Cool infographics : effective communication with data visualization and design. Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2014. ISBN 978-1-118-58230-5.
  • Neff, Ondřej. Corel Paint Shop Pro polopatě. Vyd. 1. Praha : Institut digitální fotografie, 2006. ISBN 80-903210-6-2.
  • NĚMEC, Petr. GIMP 2.8: uživatelská příručka pro začínající grafiky.. Brno: Computer Press, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3815-1.
  • Šimčík, Petr. Inkscape : praktický průvodce tvorbou vektorové grafiky. 1. vyd. Brno : Computer Press, 2013. ISBN 978-80-251-3813-7.


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University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025