ART.-145 Intro to Digital Design

Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into  RDNG-016 ;   Pre-requisite: ART.-141  and ART.-131  with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course; NOTE: ART. 146  strongly recommended as a co-requisite for Graphic Design Majors.
The focus of this course is on the introduction to the creation of computer-based art using the MAC OS environment. Students will be introduced to the Macintosh Operating System interface together with graphic design photo manipulation and illustration industry standard software dealing with Vector Graphics and Bitmapped Graphics. Students will be required to work in the Art Area Computer Lab for the development and completion of their projects. Students will be required to use the internet and email for various class activities. This course is one of several first year art courses that will be used to assess the Supplemental Application for continuing in the Graphic Design Degree program.

Course Outcomes
●       Create compositions that meet artistic and/or visual communication requirements.

●       Apply principles and elements of 2 dimensional design to digital designs and compositions.

●       Apply color theory to digital designs and compositions.

●       Demonstrate proficiency using industry standard software to create digital designs and compositions.

●       Complete tasks independently as well as with your fellow classmates.

●       Manage time for completing projects and exercises.

●       Demonstrate correct file management protocols as required for each project.

●       Critique designs and compositions using art and design terminology.