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Descriptor Title
Introduction to Digital Art
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C-ID Number
250
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Units
3.0
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Date of Last Revision
10/12/2017 04:44:01 PM PDT
General Description
Introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools.
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Content
- Elements and principles of design as they relate to digital media.
- Concept development as it relates to digital and time-based art.
- The use of technology to create art through various digital media input and output methods.
- Principles and uses of vector and raster-based software in the creation of digital art.
- Characteristics of color in additive and subtractive color systems.
- History, contemporary trends, language, aesthetics and emerging media as they relate to digital art.
- Group and individual critiques of digital images utilizing relevant terminology and concepts.
Lab Activities
- Create art through various digital media input and output methods using vector or raster-based software.
- Assignments focusing on the conceptual development in project-based digital images and time-based works.
- Group and individual critiques in oral and written formats.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Apply the elements and principles of design in finished digital images and time-based works;
- Create a portfolio of work demonstrating formal, conceptual, and technical development;
- Produce digital images and time-based work through various digital media input and output methods using vector or raster-based software;
- Examine and describe contemporary approaches, language, aesthetics and emerging media in digital art;
- Safely handle and maintain digital imaging hardware and materials;
- Evaluate and critique digital images and time-based works utilizing relevant terminology and concepts.
Evaluation Methods
Portfolio of completed work;
Group and individual critiques in oral or written formats;
Written assignments, which may include quizzes, essays, exams, or reports.
Textbooks
Arntson, Amy E. Digital Design Basics.
London, Stone and Upton. A Short Course in Digital Photography.
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