Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 7846 (v.5) Design Technology 192
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Syllabus: | A workshop based, technical introduction to Macromedia Freehand on a Macintosh operating system. Students will work through clearly outlined tutorials image Vector graphic construction and typographical manipulation, eventually leading into a final project for assessment at the end of semester. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed introductory skills in constructing vector based graphics. Developed introductory skills in the use of Macromedia Freehand using a Macintosh Operating system. Understood the vector paths and type manipulation in Macromedia Freehand. Developed vector images based on imported bitmap files from Adobe Photoshop. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Cohen, S. (2003) Macromedia Freehand MX for Windows and Macintosh - Visual Quickstart Guide, USA. Peachpit Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Assignment 70%. Interim 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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