1. Introduction to Multimedia

definitions multimedia elements characteristics of multimedia; new media; convergence trends in the multimedia industries

Introduction to Computer Graphics

vector and bitmapped graphics, characteristics, comparison & contrast

vocabulary, definitions colour theory

Vector Graphics | Adobe Illustrator

drawing tools – basic shapes, line, pen, pencil shape properties – stroke, fill, colour, transparency object editing – resize, rotate, reflect, shear; transform;

reshape, warp object selection – layers; align, distribute; order; group, lock path editing – Bezier curves, node types; eraser, scissor, knife;

join, simplify effects – 3D, filters tracing – bitmap to vector conversion save & export – file formats

Vector GraphicsActivities: ‘Old Skool Media Player’

[Microsoft Office drawing, alignment and arrangement tools]

‘Mr Potato Head’ [basic drawing and shape tools]

‘Contorted ClipArt’ [shape properties and path editing, colours, effects]

‘MyLogo’ [basic drawing, text to curves and path editing]

Advanced Drawing Option [advanced drawing and editing tools, tracing] Simpsons, Neopets, anime/cartoon character (tutorial/book)

• insert shapes• adjusting basic shapes

• resize• rotate

• arrange• order• group• align & distribute

• adjusting shape properties• shape fill• shape outline (stroke)

• freeform & scribble drawing tools• edit points

• shape effects including 3D rotations

Drawing Tools in Microsoft Office Applications

• insert shapes

Drawing Tools in Microsoft Office Applications

shape effects

‘Old Skool Media Player’

PowerPoint Heaven

‘Contorted ClipArt’

‘Mr Potato Head’

‘MyLogo’

IMSI MasterClips CD-ROMhttp://pptheaven.mvps.orghttp://www.neopets.comhttp://brainbuffet.com/cs-tutorials/ How to Draw Anime