JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v10i5.15020ArticleA Study on the Construction Path of an OBE-Oriented Smart Course for Graphic Design and Processing (Adobe Illustrator)https://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/10/5/10.26689/jcer.v10i5.15020LiZihan,ZhuXiaowen20261052026-06-04To address ambiguous objectives, limited process traceability, and weakly interpretable assessment in Graphic Design and Processing (Adobe Illustrator), this study adopts outcome-based education (OBE) to propose an integrated smart-course development pathway spanning objectives, content, resources, instruction, and evaluation. Using a qualitative case study design, the analysis draws on course documents, task designs, student artifacts, open-ended feedback, and teaching reflections to synthesize key practices, including operationalizing learning outcomes (LOs), aligning tasks and activities, implementing evidence-chain assessment, and supporting continuous improvement. The results suggest that outcome-oriented objectives and tiered tasks clarify learning expectations; phased reviews with documented feedback enhance assessment transparency and support iterative refinement; and LO-indexed resources with an error repository reduce learning bottlenecks and strengthen self-correction. The study provides actionable recommendations for smart-course construction in similar design software contexts.

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