Syllabus

Course Code: B-GAG 203    Course Name: Digital Design & Raster Graphics (Theory)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction to graphics:
Define graphics & types of graphics
Elements and principles of graphic design
Study of Raster images - its advantage and application areas,
Difference between vector and raster images.
Fonts: Serif, San-Serif, Slab-Serif and Decorative
Overview of Designing Industry and Designing Trends
2 Raster Graphics
Introduction to Photoshop: Tools and Menus
Layers & Layer styles, Opacity, Masking, Adjustment layers, Blending modes,
Image Editing: Retouching, Color Correction, Smoothing skin & wrinkles.
Image Manipulation, Filter Gallery
Portrait enhancements
Working with typography: Threading text, changing font size and Color, using styles,
wrapping text, text on a path, creating Outlines, wrapping text around an object, sampling text.
3 Techniques
Gradient tool and Gradient Map
Cloning / Stamping, Patch Tool
Noise Reduce and edges sharpness
Dodge & Burn Tool
Page setup
Action and Batch Render
Effects: Orton Effect, Retro, Bokeh
Filters: Liquify, Vanishing Point, Pattern Maker, Artistic
4 Designing process
Photo Collage, Black & White images to Color, Web Banner
Social Media and Magazine cover design
Digital Flyer Designs
Cartoon character design
Promotional designs
Layout process: (create press and magazine layouts)
Poster design: productive & social
Newsletter design
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