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2020-2021 Official General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ART 125 - Introduction to Computer Graphics


The study of Visual Communication theory relating to applied arts fields such as advertising and editorial design, animation, gaming, and web design.  Students are introduced to vector and raster graphic programs on Macintosh computers, and learn how to develop initial thumbnail sketches into final design comprehensives.  Other topics include digital photography, scanning, image manipulation, color correction, and typography.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  ART 105 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design, BIT 108 introduction to PC and Windows or equivalent.

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
COM 124
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Apply the principles of design to conceive a unified, well-balanced visual communications piece such as a poster, print media advertisement or logotype.
  2. Develop a design using raster and vector software.
  3. Describe one’s creative process for designing a visual communications piece such as a product package, flyer or web banner.