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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
This course is an introduction to digital imaging on the computer as it relates to art and design, employing a fundamental exploration of the potential of computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual and practical uses in the visual arts. Basic theories of design and composition are stressed using digital image editing software to manipulate scanned images. CIP Code: (5004025226)
Prerequisite: None
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate competence with computer based design software, and an understanding of related computer operating systems, equipment, and input/output devices. 2 - Edit digital images and create original artworks for print and screen based presentation. 3 - Understand the legal issues related to image appropriation, exhibition, and distribution of artworks. 4 - Communicate understanding of the Formal Elements synthesized with cultural influences that comprise a work of art. 5 - Present, analyze critically, interpret and evaluate, their own and other students’ works of art created for class assignments. 6 - Produce digital art projects that result in a portfolio of works demonstrating mastery of digital art techniques.