Digital Art & Design
Digital Art & Design 1 Dr. Claudia LaStella
Course Description & Syllabus [email protected]
Course Length: one semester
Course Description:
This introductory course deals with controlling computer technology to produce an artistic image. Students will learn computer illustration techniques, image manipulation, digital camera use, graphic design visual literacy, and the principles and elements of art in composition. Some artistic movements such as Pop Art and Surrealism will also be studied as they relate to student projects. From painting to photography and now to computers, the ways in which art is made will always change.
Essential Learning Results:
× Students will be introduced to the computer art process by using digital cameras to create and manipulate the images in a variety of ways.
× Students will use Adobe Photoshop to do basic image editing.
× The Class will discuss important computer art issues about copyright use and ethics in advertising and image manipulation.
× Students will learn how to use the computer to draw original artwork by using Adobe Illustrator and a mouse as a drawing tool.
× Students will be introduced to other computer art input devices that may include scanners and drawing tablets.
× Students will be instructed on photo restoration and editing.
× Students will be instructed on presentation techniques.
× Students will understand the process of critiquing art and interpreting computer art.
× Students will have multiple opportunities to create art around the recurring themes of fine art, graphic design and commercial advertising.
× Students will be presented with information and have classroom discussions on the history of art.
× Students will complete art assignments that are intended to help them learn to see and feel the endless possibilities of the world of art that surrounds them.
Course Description & Syllabus [email protected]
Course Length: one semester
Course Description:
This introductory course deals with controlling computer technology to produce an artistic image. Students will learn computer illustration techniques, image manipulation, digital camera use, graphic design visual literacy, and the principles and elements of art in composition. Some artistic movements such as Pop Art and Surrealism will also be studied as they relate to student projects. From painting to photography and now to computers, the ways in which art is made will always change.
Essential Learning Results:
× Students will be introduced to the computer art process by using digital cameras to create and manipulate the images in a variety of ways.
× Students will use Adobe Photoshop to do basic image editing.
× The Class will discuss important computer art issues about copyright use and ethics in advertising and image manipulation.
× Students will learn how to use the computer to draw original artwork by using Adobe Illustrator and a mouse as a drawing tool.
× Students will be introduced to other computer art input devices that may include scanners and drawing tablets.
× Students will be instructed on photo restoration and editing.
× Students will be instructed on presentation techniques.
× Students will understand the process of critiquing art and interpreting computer art.
× Students will have multiple opportunities to create art around the recurring themes of fine art, graphic design and commercial advertising.
× Students will be presented with information and have classroom discussions on the history of art.
× Students will complete art assignments that are intended to help them learn to see and feel the endless possibilities of the world of art that surrounds them.