Computer+Graphics

This course will introduce the students to the concepts of; and careers in computer graphics. The students will define the basic concepts of raster and vector graphics and how they are used, created and manipulated. The students will learn the tools used to create and manipulate digital graphics. Examples: Examples//:// Examples: || Examples: Examples: || Examples: || Examples: || Examples: || Examples: Examples:
 * Computer Graphics (Very Rough Draft) **
 * Rationale Statement: **
 * Suggested grade level: Grades 10-12 **
 * Topics covered: **
 * Careers
 * Raster Graphics
 * Vector Graphics
 * 2d and 3d Graphics
 * Tools
 * ** Indicator #1: Explore opportunities within the area of computer graphics. ** ||
 * || ** Standard and Examples ** ||
 * Comprehension || CG.1.1 Students will be able to summarize career fields and occupations in the area of computer graphics.
 * Research career opportunities that best meet their interests by participating in career exploration activities.
 * Interview a professional working in an occupation that is of interest to them.
 * Explore the requirements, skills, wages, education, and geographic opportunities in a career that deals with computer graphics in the following areas: photography, design, advertising, print, simulation, modeling, animation, or movies. ||
 * Application || CG.1.2 Students will be able to demonstrate how computer graphics are used in the business world today.
 * Design an advertisement for a school organization
 * Developing questions for a client interview in creating a logo
 * ** Indicator #2 - Explore techniques used in creating and manipulating raster graphics. ** ||
 * || CG2.1 Understanding the concepts and uses of raster graphics.
 * || CG2.1 Understanding the concepts and uses of raster graphics.
 * || CG2.2 Understanding the terms of raster graphics
 * || CG2.3 Understanding the tools used in creating and manipulating raster graphics
 * || CG2.3 Understanding the tools used in creating and manipulating raster graphics
 * || CG2.3 Understanding the tools used in creating and manipulating raster graphics
 * Edit a photograph using image editing software (freeware, such as Gimp, or licensed programs, such as Photoshop Elements, or Paintshop Pro)
 * ** Indicator #3 - Explore techniques used in creating and manipulating vector graphics. ** ||
 * || CG3.1 Understanding the concepts and uses of vector graphics.
 * || CG3.2 Understanding the terms of vectors graphics.
 * || CG3.3 Understanding the tools used in creating and manipulating vector graphics.
 * ** Indicator #4 – Explore the differences in 2d vs 3d computer graphics. ** ||
 * Application || CG.4.1 Understanding the concepts and uses of 2d and 3d animation
 * Research hardware used in various a/v technology jobs
 * Demonstrate the differences between 2d an 3d graphics
 * Application || CG.4.2 Understanding the terminology associated with animations
 * Application || CG.4.2 Understanding the terminology associated with animations
 * Summarize
 * Create a pod cast using appropriate hardware (iPod, MP3 player)
 * Discuss terms ||
 * Applications || CG.4.3 Understanding the tools used to create and manipulation 2d and 3d animations.

Examples:
 * Create a 2d flash animation used for a website