Course detail

2D Graphics 2

FaVU-POGR2D-ZAcad. year: 2026/2027

The course focuses on the practical application of Adobe Photoshop 2026 and Adobe Illustrator 2026 in applied 2D graphics. It introduces tools for general digital post-production, vector and raster graphics processing linked to digital painting, photo editing, and creating simple animations. The course also introduces students to the integration of AI within Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Part of the curriculum includes preparing assets for digital printing, Risograph, screen printing, or laser engraving.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Assignment to study programme types

Bachelor's

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

It is not required to have any knowledge of the Adobe package beforehand.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit is given on the basis of active participation in classes and submission of a project in which students showcase the potential of Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.

Attendance is mandatory; 2 absences are accepted without justification.

Aims

The objective of the course is to introduce workflows and possibilities for the complex use of 2D graphics in design and artistic practice. Students will become familiar with the potential and capabilities of professional 2D graphics processing tools and will be able to subsequently apply them to their own projects or professional practice.

 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Andrew Faulkner, Conrad Chavez. Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book. (EN)
Brian Wood. Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book. 2019. (EN)

Recommended reading

KOMURKI, John Z. Risomania: The New Spirit of Printing. Niggli Verlag, 2016. (EN)
Kristina NICKEL, Ready to print: habdbook for media designers. Berlin: Gestalten, 2011. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DES_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Exercise in computer lab

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

    1. Adobe Illustrator 2026 interface and tools
    2. Vector, vectorization, curves
    3. Export and formats: SVG, DWG, PDF and their further applications
    4. Adobe Photoshop 2026 interface and tools
    5. Bitmap, smart objects, AI
    6. Actions, layers, masks, effects, timeline
    7. Export and formats: PSD, PNG, GIF, PDF and their further applications

 

Individual preparation for excercises

10 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Individual preparation for a project work

15 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer