# CST8318 - Graphic Technologies
# Course Introduction
In this course, students are immersed in the world of graphics and illustration programs within the computer environment. They will develop a keen understanding of essential skills and production techniques needed to design visually stunning interfaces for websites. Throughout the course, students will have ample opportunities to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma. The curriculum emphasizes a practical approach to learning basic design concepts, which will enable students to become proficient in using these software packages to create stunning visuals.
# Student Workload Expectations
- 1 hour/week (Theory)
- 2 hours/week (Lab)
- 3 hours per week of tutorials/videos/studying/practicing outside class
# Schedule
# Theory (All Sections)
- Time: Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Location: CA205
- Delivery: In person
# Lab: Section 011
- Time: Fridays 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location: P210
- Delivery: In person
# Lab: Section 012
- Time: Thursdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: B319
- Delivery: In person
# Lab class Attendance
Attendance in the lab classes is mandatory for the entire term as students will be assigned an in-class exercise every week. During the two-hour lab session, students must complete and submit the assigned exercises. Failure to attend the lab class will result in a zero for the exercise, regardless of whether the exercise was completed outside the lab. This policy also extends to the midterm and final projects, which require weekly progress check-ins to ensure students are on track to completion.
# Technology Stack
# Core Topics
- Basic design concepts and vector-based graphics
- Adobe Illustrator (Ai)
- Layout concepts and raster-based graphics
- Adobe Photoshop (Ps)
- Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and SVG markups
- User interface interaction design concepts – Putting it all together
- Figma
# Late Penalty
Assignments will be penalized for being late at the rate of 10% per day to a maximum of 30%. After 10 days beyond the due date, assignments will be given a grade of zero.
Students may still submit their assignments after the ten days but it will only be for the purpose of receiving feedback on their work. No grade will be given.
# Performance Requirement
In-class work progress review is part of the performance assessment. A student must pass the combined term work (marked exercises, discussions, assignments, and quizzes) and score higher than 50% in all graded assignments, project, and 3 quizzes to pass this course.
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