Upon course completion, the student will acquire and understanding of:

1. Working methods common in visual communications to research visual problems so they can be reproduced quickly and effectively.
2. The application of these working methods into an electronic environment.
3. Expansion of researched work into refined, completed designs based on software capabilities.
4. Techniques in moving artwork from the analog to the electronic environment.
5. Strengths, weaknesses and applications of vector-draw software
6. Adobe Illustrator operation and the creation, manipulation and execution of visual images and designs from an introductory to intermediate skill level.
7. More advanced Illustrator applications, including layers, blends, gradients, mesh gradients, masks, compound paths, transparencies, filters, special effects and export options.
8. Scanner operation and modification of scanned images for use in vector-draw software.
9. Preparation and production techniques specific to illustrator files for print and monitor-based output.
10. Presentation of projects in a consistent, professional fashion.

• Have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• Have appropriate technological skills, including computer skills.
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.