Digital Art & Design | Introduction
This introductory course will develop a strong foundation in both visual and digital art concepts, techniques, and tools. It will emphasize the creative process (research, ideation, development, and revision) and help students to develop a method for creating impactful work, both conceptually and aesthetically. Protocols for peer critique will be practiced to establish a strong culture of collaboration and feedback.
Topics to be covered include:
This course fulfills either Visual or Practical Arts credit in the CU & USC systems.
Topics to be covered include:
- Elements of Art
- Principles of Design
- Peer Critique
- The Creative Process
- Photography Concepts
- Creating visual art & digital imagery
- Digital Photography Basics
- Adobe Photoshop Foundation
- Image Manipulation, Retouching,
- Image Composites
- Digital Portfolio
This course fulfills either Visual or Practical Arts credit in the CU & USC systems.
Advanced Digital Art & Design | Capstone
Advanced Digital Art & Design will be a culmination of all previously developed visual and digital art knowledge applied to more challenging and advanced projects. Students will be encouraged to pursue individual areas of artistic interest and complete client projects for on and off campus clients. Through this course, students will develop a strong and varied body of work, a deeper understanding of potential careers in art and design, and learn industry standards and best practices for working and collaborating in a design studio environment. Students will meet with industry professionals and clients, and complete projects with the possibility of having their work selected for publication, which can be noted on college and internship applications, resumes, etc.
Topics to be covered include:
Topics to be covered include:
- Intermediate Photoshop
- Commercial Photography & Lighting
- Adobe Illustrator & Vector Graphics
- Intro to Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Typography
- Basic Animation (stop motion, hand drawn, etc)
- Digital Portfolio & Personal Branding
Design Studio | Enrichment
- Personal Branding
- Passion Projects
- Client Work (on & off campus clients)
- Client meetings & public critique
- Digital Portfolio