Layout Designing

Paper Code: 
25CGD232
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
02
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to learn the designing concepts & get a practical exposure on making vector graphics illustrations.

Course Outcomes: 

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

CO7. Analyze the principles of design concepts.

CO8. Classify and correlate various vector graphic Illustrations.

CO9. Apply shapes, symbols, colors, gradients and patterns to prepare Illustrations.

CO10. Compose unique designs using basic typographies.

CO11. Create designs/graphics by applying various graphic styles and effects.

  CO12. Contribute effectively in   course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures,

Discussion,

Demonstration,

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Self-learning assignments, Practical questions

One Annual Practical Test, File/Seminar/Reports etc.

 

Exercises based on Vector Graphics Illustration:

  1. Getting Started with Illustrator CS6
  2. Working with Illustrator Documents
  3. Working with Shapes and Symbols
  4. Working with Colors, Gradients, and Patterns
  5. Drawing and Painting in Illustrator CS6
  6. Working with Type
  7. Working with Layers
  8. Working with Brushes, Graphic Styles, and Effects
  9. Automating, Saving, and Exporting 

 

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Kogent Learning Solutions Inc.’ “Illustrator CS6 in Simple Steps”, Dreamtech Press 2012.
  2. Kogent Learning Solutions Inc.’ “Indesign CS6 in Simple Steps”, Dreamtech Press 2012.
  3. Adobe Creative Team, “Adobe InDesign CS6 Classroom in a Book”, Adobe Press; 1 edition (25 May 2012)
REFERENCES: 
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd1vRpoWC3M&list=PLW-zSkCnZ-gCq0DjkzY-YapCBEk0lA6lR
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lf4H0pvCvA&list=PL85AFqOIvHUJPpX3gt5EaflKDpv-6-fPq

 

Journals:

  1. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/graphics-and-visual-computing

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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