CT 5990 - Basics of Web Graphics & Animations

A course highlighting the special requirements related to the use of graphics in a web environment. Utilizing open source tools such as Gimp and Inkscape, students learn the appropriate application of individual graphic types and the techniques required to create custom web animations. The class reviews the newest graphic types available through HTML5 and CSS3 and the methods and techniques available to manipulate those images on multiple platforms through web scripting methods. Topics include: image file characteristics, bitmap and vector graphics, gif animation, CANVAS tag and SVG images, and issues related to mobile applications. Not offered to students who have CT5990 Web Graphics 4 credit course. (2 Credits)