Semester: 1
ECTS: 5
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 105
Module Code: 24-521-0321
Semester: 1
ECTS: 5
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 105
Module Code: 24-521-0321
Module title:
Vector graphics design
Module overview:
The objective of this module is to enable students to learn to:
- use fundamental principles of vector graphics with basic design elements to use in visual communications design field to produce valid creative idea
- create and design simple and more advanced document following fundamental layout rules
It is important for students to take this module in order to gain confidence in creative processes and vector and formatting management with an ability to develop valid design solution. Students will gain abilities to explore basic shapes, forms, vectors and text layouts in order to develop basic design layouts. During lectures students will be familiarized with the basics of setting up a page layout for different publications, inserting textual and graphic elements and the basic processing of the elements. Using advanced functions (pathing, clipping mask).
In this module students will learn:
to create valid vector and formatting elements in regard basic visual compositions. The module forms vital core of the program as it combines previous visual design, typography modules and fundamental design rules; form, structure and composition. This module is semi project based, meaning students will acquire vector tool and use acquired knowledge in basic design ideas in visual design communications.
Literature:
Required readings:
1.Williams R. (2014.) The non-designer`s design book, Fourth edition, San Francisco, Peachpit Press
Supplementary readings:
1. Wood B. (2021) Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book, San Jose, Adobe Press
2. Simmons J. (2007) The Designer`s Desktop Manual, Brighton, Roto Vison