Computer Graphics Description

2-D and 3-D Computer Graphics gives students experence using the industry-standard graphics applications, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Bryce 5 is used for 3d modeling and animation. This class is connected with Ridgewater College, Hutchinson so students can receive credit at LHS and in Ridgewater's Multimedia Design Program. Topics covered are:
Using Adobe Illustrator's basic drawing tools
Simplifying objects for use in Logo design
Tracing an image using the Pen tool
Using Adobe Photoshop's functions
Selection exercises
Photo retouching exercises
Combining raster(bitmap) and vector graphics
Using the basic 3-D tools in Bryce 5
3-D landscape creation
3-D object Creation
3-D animation
Problem solving using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bryce