Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The National Commission for Academic Accreditation &

Assessment

COURSE SPECIFICATION

CT1514

Computer graphics

Academic Year: 2010/2011

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 Course Specification
Institution King Saud University

College/Department College of Applied Studies and Community Service

Natural & Engineering Sciences Program (NESP)

A Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: 1514 Computer graphics

2. Credit hours 4
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)

Diploma in programming
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Teacher Majida Ahmad Qadoose

5. Level/year at which this course is offered 20010/2011 5th level

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any)

7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)

8. Date of approval of the course specification within the institution Second Semester 1431/1432H

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B Aims and Objectives

1. Aims of the Course

The aim of the course is to introduce the basics of computer design and drawing and dynamic
animation and computer graphics using adobe photoshop and Macromedia flash. This includes
graphical and programming aspects

2. Briefly describe any course development objectives that are being implemented. (eg increased
use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the
field)

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
Handbook should be attached)

1 Topics to be Covered

Topic No of Contact
Weeks Hours
Introduction to Computer graphics 1 4

Introduction to adobe photoshop 7 1 4

Using tools in photoshop 7 2 8

Using Layers and Masks in photoshop 7 2 8

Introduction to Macromedia flash 1 4

Using tools in Flash 2 8

Make Animation in Flash 2 8

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2 Course components (total contact hours):

Lecture: 56 Tutorial: Practical/Fieldwork/Internship: Other:

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students:

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4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning

For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:

(i) A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;
(ii) A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or
skill;
(iii) The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in the
domain concerned.

a. Knowledge

(i) Description of the knowledge to be acquired

Definition of Computer graphics
Using Abobe Photoshop
Using Flash with animation
- Flash Action script

(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge

Lectures
- Interactive discussions with students

(iii) Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired

Two Midterm Examinations
Quizzes and Home Works
Final Examination

b. Cognitive Skills

(i) Cognitive skills to be developed

- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Definition of computer graphics
2. Using and designing with Adobe photoshop
3. Using and make animation in flash
4. Programming with Action Script

(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills

Practical Lectures
Group discussion using practical examples

(iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills

Analysis questions given in Quizzes, midterm examinations, and final exam

c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

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(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed
On the successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate the ability
of:
 Decision making
 Effective communication using technical terms
 Working in groups to improve the collaboration among students

(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities

- Group discussion using practical examples

(iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility
- Interactive discussions
Quizzes, midterm examinations, and final exam

d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills

(i) Description of the numerical and communication skills to be developed

By successful completion of the course, students are expected to demonstrate:
 Expressing thoughts about supporting theory by concrete examples
 Preparing to listen
 Encouraging the speaker to speak more.
 Ability to share one's thoughts.
 Ability to be concise and clear.

(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

Written Assignments
Oral Group Discussion

(iii) Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills

Assessment of Assignments
Assessment of Oral Discussion

e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)

(i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required
N/A

(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

(iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills

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 5. Scheduling of Assessment Tasks for Students

Assessment Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, Week due Proportion
examination etc.) of Final
Assessment
1 Quizzes and HomeWorks Weekly 15%

2 Midterm 2 8th week 30%

3 Project 13th week 15%

4 Final 16th week 40%

D. Faculty and Staff Requirements for the Course

1. Numbers of Faculty and Staff Required

Minimum Equivalent Additional Number of Faculty and Staff Required
Category of Number Full time if Student numbers Increase
Faculty and Staff 1 to 25 26 to 40 41 to 60 60 to 80
Students Students Students Students
Faculty 1 1 2 3 4

Laboratory
Assistants
Other (Specify)

2. Arrangements made for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic
advice. (include amount of time faculty are available each week)

- The arrangements to be made for individual student counselling and advice is 4 hours
weekly.
- Students can communicate with instructors using email.

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E Learning Resources

1. Required Text(s)
“Development of Internet application” by Ibrahim Fathy
2. Essential References
None

3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
None
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
None

5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations

None

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)

1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)

Lecture classrooms (Up to 25 students)
2. Computing resources
None
3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)
None

G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

Confidential course evaluation questionnaire
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching
- Reviewing the recent developments in this field
- Attending Short courses workshops offered by the university
- Reviewing of annual course assessment
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
Check marking by the program’s director.

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an independent
faculty member of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of a sample of
assignments with a faculty member in another institution)
Updating the course curriculum according to the trends of the highly-ranked universities and
market demand.

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5 Action planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.