COURSE SYLLABUS

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

1	Course Title:	DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
2	Course Code:	GSR3108
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	First Cycle
5	Year of Study:	3
6	Semester:	6
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	2
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:	-
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Ahmet Şinasi İşler
16	Course Lecturers:
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	sinasi@uludag.edu.tr Uludağ Üniversitesi, Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi, Resim Bölümü, Görükle Kampüsü / BURSA
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	This course introduces digital media for Illustrators using three types of computer applications: image editing (Photoshop), vector graphics (Illustrator), and digital painting (Painter). While orienting students to the technical aspects of digital media, the class also provides an essential ideological and practical link to the drawing, painting and conceptual curriculum.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development

Learning Outcomes:

1	Gains the skill of creating book cover, three-dimensional illustration, banner design, icon and illustration.;
2	Develops methods of illustration for digital creation process. ;
3	Gains the skill of creating complex forms and patterns using the Illustrator program. ;
4	Creates light and shade effects using gradients. ;
5	Gains the skill of using bitmap and vector based images with Illustrator program in illustration Practice. ;
6	Creates simple iconographic illustrations and shapes.;
7	Gains the practicality of using "Pen Tool".;
8	Gains the skill of creating objects in three-dimension relationship and placing these objects in the space with the proper perspective.;
9	Gains the skill of creating sequential illustrations followed by specific topic.;
10	Designs subject or identity integrating objects and typography successfully.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Introduction to Illustration Concepts	Examination of Digital Illustration Samples
2	Illustration Softwares	Examination of Digital Illustration Samples
3	Presentation of successful works by created using the Graphics and Color and discussion on it	Study with Color and Graphics
4	Screening the use of objects at Illustration Programs.	Drawing, Moving and Aligning the Objects
5	Modifying Objects, Applications of Special Effects and Filters	Changing Objects, Special Effects and Filter Applications
6	Presentation and discussion of successful works by using creating color Transitons and patterns.	Generating Color Transitions and Patterns
7	Repeating courses and midterm exam	Repeating courses and midterm exam
8	Display the use of Layers Panel and Text Tool Properties.	Using Layers and Writing Tools.
9	Report and Discussion of successfully graphics created on Illustration Programs	Generating Graphs
10	Introduction of Different File Types Application Areas and Programs	Study on Different File Types
11	Presentation of Colors applications and discussion with successfully graphics created on Illustration Programs	Producing Color Separations
12	What is Information of Illustration? Presentation of the samples and Discussion.	Illustration Projects I: Information Illustration
13	What is Illustration Industrial Purposes? Presentation of the samples and Discussion.	Illustration Projects II: Illustration for the needs of current industry
14	Presentation of portfolios and Critique	Presentation of portfolios

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	Zeegen, Lawrence, “Secrets of Digital Illustration”, Rotovision SA., Switzerland, 2007 Caplin, Steve, “The Complete Guide to Digital Illustration”, Alastair Campbell Publishes, England, 2003 Gürkan, Osman, “Adobe Illustrator CS4”, Nirvana Yayınları, 2009 Lea, Derek, “Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques”, Elsevier Inc, USA, 2009 Withrow, Steven – Harris Jack, “Vector Graphics and Illustration”, Rotovision SA, Switzerland, 2008
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	40
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	60
Total	2	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		60
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High