Academic year/semester: 2024/25/2

ECTS Credits: 4

Available for: Only for the faculty’s students

Lecture hours: 0
Seminarium:-
Practice: 0
Laboratory: 3
Consultation: -

Prerequisites: Informatics I

Course Leader: Eszter Kormány Ph.D.

Faculty: Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, 1034 Budapest, Doberdó utca 6.

Course Description:
The course introduces students to the theoretical foundations of computer-aided design (Adobe
Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop). Using computer applications, they will practice various image
manipulation and drawing methods. Skills development will include learning how to adapt visual
branding to different products/forms and how to process their own photos for different applications.
Interoperability between different systems. Standard data exchange formats. The data formats
necessary for production. Solution of tasks from conceptual modelling to tool making.
The role of realistic display in technical design systems.
The basic knowledge of the graphic design of composition tasks and visual image
elements.

Competences:
- Knowledge of basic design principles and methods, major manufacturing processes and operational procedures. - Ability to design simple products in terms of form and construction, taking into account manufacturing constraints, expected costs and environmental impact. - Ability to create virtual models of product concepts and products and to prepare technical documentation using three-dimensional computer-aided design systems. - Have the stamina and tolerance for monotony required to carry out practical activities.

Topics:
Week 1:
Lecture: A brief theoretical introduction to vector graphics, the relationship between vector and bitmap graphics, Drawing tables, using a workspace, creating shapes, using a shape shaper.

Week 2:
Lecture: Drawing with pen and pencil, drawing with a brush. Selection, alignment. Use of alignment tools, Alignment, Arrangement, Grouping of objects, Alignment of points.

Week 3:
Lecture: Creating and editing shapes, using shape tools, open, closed curves, combining shapes, reshaping, scaling, mirroring, rotating, distorting objects.

Week 4:
Lecture: Colouring objects, colour modes, editing colour swatches, applying and editing patterns, using layers.

Week 5:
Lecture: Using text, creating text, formatting text, using text box.

Week 6:
Test (ZH): Exercise on topics 1-5.

Week 7:
Lecture: Photoshop skills. Introduction to pixel graphics, graphic formats. Colour knowledge, concepts of TrueColor and palette.

Week 8:
Lecture: Image retouching, concept and use of the graphics envelope. Effects, exercises: removing distracting landmarks from images.

Week 9:
Lecture: Using layers, creating transparent images (Gif86 / PNG). Exercise: creating \"Fantastic Landscapes\" using layers and effects.

Week 10:
Lecture: Using 3D effects in Photoshop. Practice: \"stretching\" logo images on fixtures.

Week 11:
Lecture: Using Photoshop\'s pixel-oriented effects, mixing filters and image effects.

Week 12:
Test (ZH): Seminar test on topics 7-11.

Week 13:
Lecture: Completion of works.

Week 14:
Test: Supplementary seminar test.

Assessment: Attendance at lectures and practices/labs Participation in the exercises is compulsory, absence according to the TVSZ. Tests, minutes, reports, essays, etc. 2 \"half\" final exams in weeks 6. and 12. 1 homework assignment per subject is compulsory. Final deadline for revision and supplementary tests and late assignments: week 13-14. Method of obtaining a signature/mid-term mark: Prerequisite for obtaining a mid-year grade: - Valid participation in laboratory exercises, - Individual or group assignments given during the semester must be completed and handed in by the deadline - 2 examinations (ZH) with at least a satisfactory grade. For a satisfactory final examination, a minimum of 40% of the maximum mark must be achieved. The mid-term mark is based on the result of the two tests. In the case of an unsatisfactory tests or incomplete or inappropriate assignments, the mid-term mark will be insufficient. The relevant provisions of the current Study and Examination Regulations apply to the replacement of the midterm mark and the assignments to be submitted.

Exam Types:

Mid Term Exam

Compulsory bibliography: 1. https://elearning.uni-obuda.hu/ electronic notes and aids prepared by the instructor 2. Books of Adobe® Photoshop® és Illustrator® programs

Recommended bibliography: -

Additional bibliography: -

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