Course Syllabus for Computer Graphics Name of course: Computer Graphics Name of teacher: Tyrell Williams Location: Watsonville High – room 125 High school credits earned: 5 per semester Length of course: one year (2 semesters) Class days: M-F Class hours: 3rd period or 4th period as per WHS schedule Syllabus for Computer Graphics - continued Course Description Computer Graphics explores the drawing techniques and tools used in computer art, computer animation and graphics. The historical, social and cultural analyses of art are explored and analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of commercial art and how this art is used in publishing, design and illustration, photography and multimedia presentations. A systematic and structured approach is used to complete a wide range of projects of increasing difficulty. At Watsonville High, this course meets UC/CSU requirements for Visual/Performing Arts (F) credit. Syllabus for Computer Graphics – continued (2) Materials Required: #2 pencil Pen Note paper Piece of Velcro Goals This course gives an idea of the capabilities of computers in the field of art and a sense of creating art using the computer as the media. Units of Study Microsoft Paint Use of tools drawing Editing a drawing Matisse Use of tools Building techniques Flash 2D Animation Bryce 4d 3D ray-trace art 3D ray-traced animation Methods of Assessment Projects Completed Unit Work Finals Portfolio