SU logo

College of Technology and Design

Course Syllabus

CGD151 - Digital Illustration I

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course will focus on the use of the computer as an illustration tool. You will first be exposed to computer illustration basics, use of primitive drawing tools in an illustration program and line as a design element. You will then be instructed in the alteration of primitives to create irregular shapes and color fills. You will additionally be instructed in the use of typography as an illustration element. Additionally, you will be exposed to the concept of clip art and legal and ethical issues involved in their use.

Course Prerequisites

CGD131, CGD142

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

None

Date of last review: 07/26/2021