COMW 3670 - Graphics for Technical Documents

Institution:

Augusta State University (merged with Georgia Regents to become Augusta University)

Subject:

Description:

Study of the theory and practice of forms of graphics used in business documents, including: basic text enhancements, photographs, charts, graphs, tables, pictographs, diagrams, drawings, icons. Students will explore the effective use of color and other visual enhancements in graphics and effective placement within a document. While learning to render graphics on the computer, students will study how graphics choices persuade the reader, reinforce the document text, and how graphics can effectively manipulate data interpretation through tone and appropriate graphics modes. Students will learn appropriate and effective methods of integration of graphic materials with written text. Additionally, students will learn successful use of graphics in oral presentation of a technical document.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aug.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 737-1405

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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