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Topic: File formats and tools

• Lesson 1: Raster vs Vector File Image Formats
• Lesson 2: Common tools and tool source formats
• Assignment: Team Assignment

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Lesson 1: Raster vs Vector File Image Formats

Lecture/Lab Duration

60 mins

Learning content

Lecture:

• Vector vs Raster Graphics

• How Do Vector Graphics Work?

• Raster vs. Vector - Which to use for packaging?

• Image File Formats for Design Explained

Lecture

This lesson will discuss

• What raster and vector graphics are.
• Associated file formats
• When to use each format

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Lesson 2: Common tools and tool source formats

Lecture/Lab Duration

30 mins

Learning content

Lecture:

• What is the Best Software for Graphic Designers?
• All 50+ Adobe apps explained in 10 minutes
• Best Graphic Design Software for Designers
• Image File Formats in Graphic Design and When to Use Them

Lecture

This lesson will discuss .

• Popular graphic design tools
• Associated Source file formats

User Interface tools will be discussed in a later module. User Experience Design

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Team Assignment: File format comparison

Assignment Duration

15 mins

Assignment description

Identify and discuss a file format for each of the following scenarios.

• Product Label
• Family photo (Framed)
• Logo on website header
• Animated photo

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