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Visual & Performing Arts: Visual Arts
A926 CP Digital Studio I This beginning level course is intended to give students an introduction to making fine art on the Apple computer. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and will use digital cameras, scanners, and graphics tablets to manipulate and create their own original imagery. Students will explore the themes of appropriation, dream-worlds, text and image, and collaboration throughout the course. The class will include periodic critiques of student work. Students will keep a journal as an idea book or sketchbook to collect images and reflect on their work in class. Students will be required to complete an independent research project on a Photoshop technique that they will teach to the class. A960 CP Digital Studio 2 This course is designed to extend and build upon skills established in Electronic Studio 1. It is meant to further develop students’ artistic ability and technical skills related to using the computer as a tool for making art. Students in the Macintosh lab will use the computer to solve fine art and design problems and to create their own fine art to exhibit. Topics covered will include merging digital tools with traditional media, incorporating digital art into 3-dimensional pieces, and how to present, publish, and exhibit work outside of the classroom. Students will continue to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator throughout the course. A966 PF Digital Studio 3 (Portfolio) This is an advanced level course intended for students who have completed Digital Studio 1 who want to further develop their skills with digital media such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will continue to explore the themes of appropriation, dream-worlds, text and image, and collaboration throughout the course, using new tools and more advanced techniques as platforms for self-expression. This course will include frequent class critiques of students’ work. Students will be required to keep a paper journal or online blog as an idea book or sketchbook to collect images and reflect on their work in class. Students will be required to complete a research project and presentation on a fine artist currently employing digital media in his or her work. A029 CP Animation This is a beginning level course designed to teach basic time-based media concepts through the creation of short animated pieces using Adobe Flash. Students will learn to create their own characters and scenes, put them in motion, and use these building blocks to tell engaging stories using Adobe Flash. The class will include periodic critiques of student work as well as viewings of professionally animated shorts and movies. Students will keep a journal as an idea book or sketchbook to collect images and reflect on their work in class. Students will be required to complete an independent research project and presentation on an animator or an animation studio. NOTE: Students must be comfortable with basic drawing techniques and be familiar with the Elements and Principles of Design. |
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