ART 2280 - Digital Skills for Studio Art Practices

Institution:

New College of Florida

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course focuses on introducing and developing practical digital skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign through the production of unique works of art presented in the gallery context and alternative formats. Through the study of digital media, students will gain familiarity of software capabilities and learn to incorporate interests to encourage interdisciplinary inquiries to expand their existing studio practice. The course will begin with a series of how - to tutorials and hands - on exercises introducing of the basics of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Basic theory and practice of typography, the creation, manipulation, and production of vector and raster imagery will be addressed through aseries of artist/ theme based studio projects resulting in production and presentation of fine art work.Course will begin by introducing of the basics of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign through a series of hands-on exercises and how to tutorials (instructor led or Lynda.com). Each major studio project will be artist inspired, theme based and will apply and incorporate practical graphic design skills with fine art hand skills to produce fine art works.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncf.edu

Phone Number:

(941) 487-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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