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  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 175AD) (Same as: Art G175) A study of cartoon illustration and all its uses in the commercial art field. From print advertising and editorial art, through film or computer animation, this course emphasizes the development of characters and the creation of personalities. There is, in this course, a review and practice of basic drawing techniques to create human, animal or object cartoons. There is also a series of projects in a variety of cartoon illustration outlets such as greeting cards, book illustrations, story boards, game layouts, packaging, etc. Along with the work with humorous, exaggerated, or satirical drawings, this class will also explore computer animation, special effects and multi media applications. This course may be taken 4 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: Business Data Processing 176AD & D A 176AD) (Same as: Art G176) Desktop publishing using the current version of QuarkXpress. The student will learn how to combine word processing documents, typesetting, page layout, drawing, image control, color control, and document construction in a single program, to create other promotional materials. This course may be taken 4 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/ no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: Business Data Processing 177AB & D A 177AB) (Same as: Art G177) A studio format class in the new computer lab where students use their acquired graphic techniques and talents to prepare portfolio quality graphic design. Using a variety of software programs the course combines graphics, illustration, lettering, and photography to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: Business Data Processing 178A B & D A 178AB) (Same as: Art G178) A basic introduction into what graphic designers need to know about designing and preparing images and media for the Web. Learn how to make interesting and dynamic looking Web sites and Web graphics with popular applications, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Learn to identify your audience, determine appropriate content and how to assemble your Web site. The class will cover classic principles of design, how the principles apply to Web design, and the issues and constraints of designing complex, multi-layered sites. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 179AD) (Same as: Art G179) Advisories: Digital Art/Art G174 or Digital Art/Art G176 Preparing documents for output for both commercial printing and online distribution presents its own set challenges. This advanced Publishing & Prepress course is designed to use today's software such as QuarkXpress, or Adobe InDesign to prepare not only a commercially acceptable portfolio, but to prepare the student to output professional quality documents for use in both print media and electronic media, using software with built-in support for both HTML and PDF files. This course may be taken 4 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 180AB) This is a basic introduction into what web designers and multimedia developers need to know to develop highly interactive content for the web and multimedia utilizing the software program Flash. This authoring tool enables the creation of highly interactive and fast-loading web and multimedia content. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 190) (Same as: Photography G190) This is a basic course to familiarize students with the fundamentals of photography and digital imaging. Students will gain practical experience relating to cameras, film, exposure, light, content, color, composition and presentation. This course introduces the basics of digital imaging including scanning, printing and image editing with Adobe Photoshop. Students must provide an adjustable film and digital camera. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 191) (Same as: Photography G191) Advisories: Photography G150, Photography G190 or Digital Arts G190 This is an intermediate photography course providing in-depth instruction in scanning, printing and using digital imaging software to create a master digital image. Students gain practical experience with digital techniques that support their creative exploration of commercial or fine art photography. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 200AB) Advisories: Art/Digital Arts G178 This course provides students with additional studies and projects in creating web sites with complex functions and multiple links. Students who have begun their work in Internet design will learn advanced techniques in organizing and composing creative web sites. Besides the site creation application, the student will learn additional design functions as performed, for example, in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Image Ready to produce state of the art commercial web pages. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Formerly known as: D A 222AB) (Same as: Art G222) An introduction to digital imaging techniques with an emphasis on commercial subject matter. This course covers basic concepts, processes, and aesthetic interpretation of making digital imagery. It includes an overview of various computer applications using illustrative techniques as well as image and photographic manipulation. Two hours lecture, two hours non-lecture a week. This course may be taken 2 times. Lecture & lab. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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