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Graphics for Technical Writers
Course Code: DED280
School: Distance-Education.org
Description
This is a class designed for technical writers who must create and edit graphics as a part of their documentation work. It focuses on identifying graphics file types, manipulating images, choosing image types, using screen captures, working with data displays, and applying good graphic design principles. Although the instructor will use CorelDRAW on the Windows platform to demonstrate graphics techniques, the class is designed to be non-program specific. Students will need to own a vector illustration package such as CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Macromedia Freehand, and a bitmap manipulation package such as CorelPhotoPaint, Adobe PhotoShop, or PaintShopPro.
Outcomes
The students will take a written examination at the end of class to determine their understanding of the material as well as complete four projects demonstrating their skill with their program of choice.
Assessment
Students will be able to identify file types, indicate what are the correct file types for various situations, what programs will manipulate which file type, demonstrate techniques for making changes to various file type, and demonstrate screen capture techniques.