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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: D A 100) This course is an introduction to the Mac OS. This hands-on course will also explore an introductory use of the scanner, digital cameras, and printers as digital design tools. This course also introduces the student to an array of today's popular software used in the Digital Arts. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: D A 101) (Same as: Art G101) An exploration of various career opportunities in the visual arts concerning current employment conditions. Learn how to make career choices in a variety of specific interest areas. The general career tracks studied are advertising, graphic design, photography, fine arts, and computer graphics. There will also be specific information on how to run an art business, both as a consultant or as an employee. In class lectures on time management, billing techniques, proposal preparation, interviewing procedures, project and tax records, portfolio assembling, self promotional activities, and other art business practices will be presented. This is a necessary class to complete the other side of an art career, the business side. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: D A 103) This course is an introduction to the basic visual vocabulary used by visual artists and designers. Using Macintosh computers and software programs such as Illustrator, PhotoShop and Painter, students will explore the use of the computer as a design tool. Students will explore the concepts of line, mass, texture, color, light, harmony, composition, perspective, pattern, and illusion to develop an awareness of elements used to indicate form. Hue, value and saturation will be explored as an introduction to color theory. Students will learn ways to observe details in the environment around them and are encouraged to create meaningful art utilizing the visual elements of design. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Art 115 & D A 115) Advisories: Digital Arts G135 This course explores the history and application of typography and its many applications. Students will gain experience with a number of computer applications in the creation of type for a variety of projects. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: D A 120) (Same as: Art G120) A study in the use of pencil or ink drawings to evolve proposed sketches into completed renderings. These renderings are the basis for client approval or project clarification. The work is done as representational art to solve graphic visual needs in preparation for the final camera ready illustration. The class explores line art techniques, layout and composition, and useful art materials. Drawing skills are practiced in a variety of general studies and selected subjects. Class assignments are given on class handouts to include all reference material and suggested line art techniques. This class is required of all design majors and recommended for all art majors. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/ no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: D A 135AB) This course provides an introduction to the computer application Adobe Illustrator, a vector based computer graphic program. This application has become the industry standard in computer 2D graphic projects. The class explores all facets of this computer program using the most recent edition. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Business Data Processing 150 AB & D A 150AB) Introduction to the use of Adobe Photoshop for digital composting, typography, image repair, and construction as used in Business and the Web. Consideration is given to PhotoShop terms, legal "rules" for image usage, the PhotoShop digital working environment, the tools and the basic functions of the software. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Business Data Processing 152 AB & D A 152AB) Advanced usage of Adobe Photoshop for digital composting, filter usage, typography and outputting as used in Business and the Web. Consideration is also given to photoshop terms, modes, color balance, shadows/reflections, light sources, the photoshop digital working environment, the tools and the advanced functions of the software. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: D A 170) (Same as: Art G170) Introduction to visual communication principles as practiced in the graphic design profession. These principles relate to the choice, placement, organization and theme management of graphic elements. These graphic elements are illustrations, photographs, symbols, blocks of type and decorative accessories. Class projects are fashioned after real world projects encountered in the first years of professional work. These projects are produced on computers in the Macintosh Lab using important computer applications encountered in most job sites. The class introduces process selection, problem solving, client relations, production techniques, and print or multi media connections. Required of all graphic design majors. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Business Data Processing 174-1AD & D A 174AD) (Same as: Art G174) An introduction to electronic page layout and design using today's popular software such as Adobe InDesign. This course includes beginning principles of document design combined with detailed software instruction that will enable the student to master basic principles of topography and publishing. This course may be taken 4 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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