Art by Ben Yoder

Course overview

Full-color vector illustrations for a variety of uses are produced using computer methods. Color theory, surface analysis, and rendering techniques are emphasized as they apply to vector-based technical illustrations .

Course objectives

Upon completion of this class, students will be able to:

• Understand the cognitive and communicative attributes that make graphics effective.
• Learn about the history, implications and application of vector graphics.
• Specify color in RGB, HLS, CYMK, and PANTONE systems as they relate to vector illustrations.
• Discover the suitability of PostScript vector graphics applications for particular illustration tasks.
• Gain skill in an industry-standard PostScript illustration tool.
• Describe methods for planning and evaluating informational graphics.
• Develop experience in securing high-quality color output from service bureaus.
• Learn about the principles of light, shade and shadow as they apply to vector renderings.
• Create realistic and appealing technical graphics for visualization.