VECTOR ILLUSTRATION (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25SVAA501
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to understand the digital image terminology and develop the ability to discern target audiences and purposes for graphic creation. Effectively communicate through designs using the elements and principles of design. Enhance the editing & designing and build cognitive and interpersonal skills to meet the market requirements

 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25SVAA

501

Vector Illustration

(Practical)

CO1: Develop layouts for designs and illustration in the software by using various tools

 

CO2: Create a portfolio displaying their software skills in drawing tools, vector illustrations, conceptual compositions, Typography Design, Product Illustrations, Portrait, Life drawings or illustrations, Still Life, abstract Illustration.

 

CO3: Appraise the aesthetic sense and compositional skills in designs created in response to market needs and establish herself in the market as an expert

 

CO4: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Ideation, Tutorials, Assignments, Brainstorming, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimenting, Sketching to Learn, Free Exploration, Focused Exploration.

Layouts & Sketches, Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End  Examinations, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction and Final Submissions

COURSE CONTENT:

  1. Overview the workspace
  2. Basic tools and techniques
  3. Working with shapes and text
  4. Drawing with tools and shape manipulation
  5. Working with colour, gradients and patterns
  6. Working with effects
  7. Blending and clipping masks
  8. Creating designs and illustrations
  9. Creating web graphics
  10. Printing and Exporting

Submission: 15 designs

 

  • 3 Conceptual Compositions (landscape, cityscape, environment design) 
  • 2 Typography Design,
  • 2 Product Illustrations and 2 abstract Illustration
  • 2 Portrait,
  • 2 Life drawings or illustrations & 2 Still Life
Essential Readings: 
  1. Brian Wood,”Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom” Adobe; 1st edition (4 January 2019)
  2. Jason Hoppe,”Adobe Illustrator: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features” Rocky Nook; Illustrated edition (7 February 2020)
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Tom Fraser, Adam Banks, The Complete Guide to Colour, ILEX
  2. Eddie Opara & John Cantwell, Best Practices for Graphic Designers Colour Works, Page One Publishing Pte Limited

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib8UBwu3yGA
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBouhf4seWQ&list=PLYf CjM1Rp43wAIdpP2XNGwP
  3. Adobe Illustrator tutorials: 42 lessons to improve your skills | Creative Bloq
  4. 101 Awesome Adobe Illustrator Tutorials (tutsplus.com)
  5. illustrator_for_beginners_tastytuts.pdf (pgsd.org)
  6. Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator for Beginners Tutorial - YouTube
  7. Free Adobe Illustrator Advanced Tutorial Course - YouTube
  8. Advanced Adobe Illustrator Tutorial | FREE COURSE - YouTube
  9. Free Adobe Illustrator Tutorial Course for Beginners - YouTube
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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