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Dewdney, A. K. – Science Probe, 1991
Explores the subject of fractal geometry focusing on the occurrence of fractal-like shapes in the natural world. Topics include iterated functions, chaos theory, the Lorenz attractor, logistic maps, the Mandelbrot set, and mini-Mandelbrot sets. Provides appropriate computer algorithms, as well as further sources of information. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
Spokane Falls Community Coll., WA. – 1984
This student learning guide is designed to introduce graphics arts students t the MCS (Modular Composition System) compugraphic typesetting system. Addressed in the individual units of the competency-based guide are the following tasks: programming the compugraphic typesetting system, creating a new file and editing a file, operating a…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Competency Based Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Courtney, Dwight; Crowley, Ed – 1988
This guide is intended for use in teaching a postsecondary-level course in corporate electronic publishing systems. The following topics are covered: cultural influence of graphic communication (early events in communication, early attempts at printing); typefaces and styles of type (type style characteristics and their use); tools and methods of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Computer Graphics, Curriculum Development
Berger, Arthur Asa – 1989
Contemporary society is an "information society" where much of the information has a visual nature. This text uses semiotic and psychological concepts to help students gain understanding of how meaning is found in visual phenomena and how minds process images. Focus is upon mass media and popular culture. Theoretical discussions are…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Computer Graphics, Critical Viewing, Criticism
Beeby, Ellen; Crummett, Jerrie – 1997
This document contains teacher and student materials for a basic course in desktop publishing. Six units of instruction cover the following: (1) introduction to desktop publishing; (2) desktop publishing systems; (3) software; (4) type selection; (5) document design; and (6) layout. The teacher edition contains some or all of the following…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Graphics
Crummett, Dan – 1997
This document contains teacher and student materials for a course in graphic arts. Ten units of instruction cover the following topics: (1) orientation; (2) shop safety; (3) shop organization; (4) printing processes; (5) paper; (6) typography; (7) typesetting; (8) design principles; (9) paste-up principles and procedures; and (10) proof procedures…
Descriptors: Art, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education