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2nd Bachelor in Computer Graphics Design

 ECTS CreditsNumber of Hours (h/year)
3,560
560
1,515
3,545
2,530
7,590
330
330
2,530
2,530
2,530
1,515
2,530
1,515
1,515
Techniques infographiques appliquées 2
2,530
Techniques infographiques appliquées 3
2,530
2,530
1,515
230
2,530
2,530

Introduction aux réseaux et bases de données- Théorie

ECTS Credits3
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffGERARD, Frédéric
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1
CodeTECH-GRAI0007/2
Prerequisite

No

Aims and Objectives

Learn basic principles of databases

Learn basic principles of networks

Description

DBMS part

Notions of DB and DBMS

Features of DBMS

Entity-relationship model: definition of concepts, development of ER diagrams.

Relational model: definition of concepts.

Passage of the entity-relationship model to relational model.

Creating and editing relational models with SQLData manipulation on relational model with SQL.

Networks part

Study of differents layers networks from physical layer up to the application layer.

 

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesNo
LanguageFrench

Graphic design

ECTS Credits7,5
Number of Hours (h/year)90
Teaching staffLUSSARDI, Anne
SCHUMACHER, François
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0001/2
Prerequisite
  • To attempt the graphic design course in the 1st year.
  • To review the Visual communication and Aesthetics courses to know how to compose an image /a document.
  • Recommendation: to handle Illustrator and Photoshop.
Aims and Objectives
  • To communicate an idea, a message through a visual.
  • To adapt one's visual to different targets.
  • To understand different types of media, communications: illustrations, advertisements, photographs, animations, ...
Description
  • To analyse different forms of graphic art (logos, posters, etc..) to know all aspects of graphic expression as well as language and writing.
  • To link forms and content. To perceive explicit and implicit content of a media; bring more value to the image thnaks to creativity, originality, aesthetic sense, critical sense.
  • Using the drawing as a tool of expression.
Bibliography
  • DABNER David, « Création graphique », Editions Eyrolles, 2009
  • DABNER David, « Maquette et mise en page », Editions Eyrolles, 2008
  • RAIMES Jonathan, BHASKARAN Lakshmi, Retro Graphics, Eyrolles, 2007
  • LEWANDOWSKY Pina, ZEISCHEGG Francis, « Les sens du visuel », bloc notes publishing, 2003
Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Project or fieldwork

Application through exercises always taking into account the various theories learned.

Assessment MethodsContinuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Logic image and argumentation

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffETIENNE, Véronique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0003/2
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

The course analyses the different types of images and their structure, aiming to develop the ability to recreate various elements by means of computer graphics or mixed graphical means.

The course will particularly look at the field of advertising, often being the most complete sector with regards to conceptual level.

The interest in documentation and creation around a specific topic as well as curiosity and the openness to learn from criticism should be induced in students.

Finally, students are taught a maximum of actual communication techniques, in order for them to be able to present and defend project work orally as well as manage different difficult conditions related to their further profession.

Description

Image analysis: general introduction

Coloring: meaning and effects

The logo: typographical, graphical, mixed

Creation and defense of a personal image

Bibliography

« Quand les images vous prennent au mot – ou comment décrypter les images », Dominique Serre-Floersheim, Les éditions d’organisation université, Paris, 1993

« Pub Story – l’histoire mondiale de la publicité en 65 campagnes », Jacques Séguéla, éditions hoëbeke, 1994

« Le logo », Christian Delorme, éditions d’Organisation, 1999

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Project or fieldwork

Through theory and examples we will progressively elaborate the subjects stated under « Description ».

Following a course planning students will have to produce a documentation and creation work on the stated topics.

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment

Continuous evaluation and assessment of practical course work

Public oral defense of a personal creation

 

NotesNo
LanguageFrench

Foreign language-English

ECTS Credits3,5
Number of Hours (h/year)60
Teaching staffGERADON, Carine
NICOLAY, Nathalie
SMETS, Dominique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0004/2
Prerequisite

Basic knowledge of the English language (grammar, syntax and

vocabulary)

Basic vocabulary related to computer science and computer graphics design

Aims and Objectives

Expanding and developing students’ knowledge of the common and technical English language

Training students to write and express messages related to their future professional environment (description and presentation of pictures, animations, projects, contacts with clients…)

Description

Study of texts, articles, tutorials, oral and visual documents related to computer science and computer graphics design

How to make effective presentations + practical exercises

Introduction to Business English; writing letters and memos

Bibliography

A Quick and Easy Guide to English for INPRES Students (Défi)

Infotech – English for Computer Users (Cambridge University Press)

Power House, an Intermediate Business English Course (Longman)

Various magazines related to Computer Science and CGD

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

Reading- Listening – Writing and Speaking sessions

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Oral examinations
Continuous assessment

January and June : written examination.

June : oral examination assessing the student's abiliity to present one of his/her (2D/3D Web or video) project developed during the school year.

Continuous assessment based on the student's written and oral skill development.

NotesIn part
LanguageFrench
English

Aesthetic

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffLAURENT, Michael
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0018/2
Prerequisite

To reach the 2nd year, the student must have assimilated successfully first year knowledge and special skills, mainly the basic concepts applied to aesthetics

Aims and Objectives

The objectives are the logical continuation of those developed during first year, completed with special concepts.

Description

Practice bases of the aesthetic composition:

Ways to express on paper and screen impressions means: ideas, slogans. Graphics. Static and dynamic aesthetics,

The aberrant forms of the artistic sensitivity,

Aesthetic and fashion, style of the day,

Communication and commercial aspects.

Influence of the quality and the receptivity of the observer on the aesthetic criteria to be developed.

Exercise: draft creation of a specific aesthetic composition responding to precise requirements.

Bibliography

Histoire de l’art de René Huyghe

L’art et l’homme de René Huyghe

Actualized referencies.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials

The various matters of the program will be approached as a practitioner, the comparative and critical analysis of art works being especially selected to highlight the fundamental rules and criteria which govern the aesthetics laws. Some practical composition exercises will be proposed to the students so as to enable them to check the general laws. Obviously, these exercises only apply to the aesthetic development criteria without another claim and do not approach the technical aspects of the problems.

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work

 

Written test: MCQ.

NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Computer Graphics Design (2D)

ECTS Credits3,5
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffDELAYEN, Eric
SPIRLET, Xavier
XHENSEVAL, Jérome
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1
CodeTECH-GRAI0022/2
Prerequisite

To have passed the course of "Créations infographiques 2D" (1st year). 

Aims and Objectives

Using Photoshop and Illustrator tools to create personal or customer projects, conform with technical and graphical constraints. 

Description

 

  • Image touchup and improvement (advanced)
  • Compositing 
  • Drawing complex geographical maps in Illustrator
  • Logo creation
  • Duotone images
  • Airbrush effects 
  • Special effects in Photoshop and Illustrator 
  • Importing and exporting files

 

Bibliography

Collectif, Adobe Photoshop Guide de l’utilisateur, Adobe, 2000.

Collectif, Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book, Campus Press / Adobe Press, 2000.

Collectif, Adobe Illustrator Guide de l’utilisateur, Adobe, 2000.

Collectif, Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book, Campus Press / Adobe Press, 2000.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLaboratory work
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench
English

Multimedia

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffSPIRLET, Xavier
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0023/2
Prerequisite

Success in the courses of Communication (1st grade TI) and Compouter Graphics Creation (2D) (1st grade TI).

Aims and Objectives

Analysis of the creation of multimedia products through history and techniques, plus case studies. Deeper knowledge of hardware and software techniques used in multimedia.

Description

 

  • Definitions
  • Storage
  • Data encoding (sound, still and moving image…) 
  • Symbolics of digital media
  • Methodolgy for multimedia products
  • Virtual Communities
  • Multimedia Art
  • Case studies

 

Bibliography

 

Jacques CRINON et Christian GAULLETIER (dir.), Apprendre avec le multimédia, où en est-on ?, Paris, Retz, 1997

Michel LAVIGNE, Concevoir et conduire un projet multimédia, Paris, Dunod, 2002

 

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Project or fieldwork
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Essays
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Web technology

ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffDUPONT, Myriam
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0027/2
Prerequisite

HTML, CSS, Javascript

Aims and Objectives

To acquire a good understanding of web ergonomics : Usability and accessibility

Description

Analysis of existing websites, lectures, readings

Bibliography

Ergonomie du Web, Amélie Boucher

Plongez dans l’accessibilité, Mark Pilgrim

 

 

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Group seminars or workshops
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Web technology - practical works

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffDUPONT, Myriam
VILAIN, Dominique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0028/2
Prerequisite

 

Logic and programing techniques

HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL

 

Aims and Objectives

 

To be able to :

  • Make design choices adapted for the web
  • Create dynamic websites with a CMS

 

Description

- Advanced CSS

- SPIP

Bibliography

- www.spip.net

- Andy Clarke, Transcending CSS

- Andy Clarke, Harboiled Webdesign

- Dan Cederholm, Bulletproof Webdesign

- Eric Meyer, CSS, the reference

Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
Laboratory work
Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
Projects or practical work
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Digitalization and images Processing

ECTS Credits2,5
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffVILAIN, Dominique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 2
CodeTECH-GRAI0013/2
Prerequisite

Graphic design, 1st year

Aims and Objectives

To develop a sense of balance in page layout

Description

Geometry of graphic design, rules and tools.

Bibliography

Geometry of Design – Studies in Proportion and Composition par K. Elam

Grid Systems – Principles of Organizing Type par K. Elam

Typographic Systems – Rules for Organizing Type par K. Elam

Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop par T. Samara

MISE EN PAGE(S), ETC. par D. Gautier

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Group seminars or workshops
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Phot