For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of the Computer Illustrations course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:
Develop a variety of illustrations using the microcomputer
Incorporate these illustrations into other computerized projects
Utilize a variety of peripherals to develop computerized illustrations
- Getting Started with Illustrator
- Creating Text and Gradients
- Drawing and Composing an Illustration
- Transforming and Distorting Objects
- Working with Layers
- Working with Patterns and Brushes
- Working with Filters, Gradient Meshes, Envelopes, and Blends
- Working with Transparency Effects and Styles
- Creating Graphs in Illustrator
- Drawing with Symbols
- Preparing a Document for Prepress and Printing
- Preparing Graphics for the Web
Lectures, examples, presentations.
Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.
Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other media.
Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor'�s course policies.
Exploring Illustrator CS
Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines.
Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in illustration applications will assess student basic knowledge of this software.
Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively.
Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology.
Note: The above mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines addressing both the SCCC Outcomes and General Course Outcomes/Competencies identified above.
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
Canvas Help: canvashelp@sccc.edu
Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.