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ART 184 - Digital Imaging

Portfolio of Student Work


Course Outline

I. Course Identification
Prefix and Number       ART 184
Course Title                 Digital Imaging
Hours
3    Credit Hours
0    Lecture/Demonstration
6    Lab/Studio
0     Clinical
6    Total contact hours per week
Pre-requisite:   ART-116, ART-146 or consent of instructor

II. Catalog Description
This art/graphic design studio course introduces computer imaging with bit-mapped graphics and rasterized images. Interaction between imaging and object-oriented software will be explored. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

III.  Major Course Concepts
  1. Computer system information
  2. Layout
  3. Front-end Design
  4. Software
  5. Input/output devices and techniques/files and storage
The student should--
  • have a clear understanding of the operation of raster software’s main features.
  • be able to use the basic palettes and tools to create documents.
  • be able to import images into a document.
  • be able to work with curves and paths.
  • be able to create type in various styles and formats.
  • be able to create masks, compound paths, and gradient type.
  • have a basic understanding of basic type fonts and their use.
  • be able to create custom colors and match specific color palettes.
  • be able to create type on a path, import text and graphs, work with layers and patterns
  • learn the procedures to prepare for printed output.
 
IV.  Expected Outcomes for Student Learning
      Course Content Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the operation of page-layout software's main features.
  2. Use the tools, menus and palettes to create documents.
  3. Produce and use basic font types.
  4. Import images into a document.
  5. Work with text boxes and typography.
  6. Create style sheets.
  7. Create graphic boxes and work with images.
  8. Create custom colors and match specific color palettes.
  9. Link text boxes, rotate items, run text around items or pictures, work with polygonal graphic boxes, and group items for maximum efficiency.
  10. Produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates the quality and substance of thinking and creative work.
Course End Competencies
Design
1. Learn to use the front-end design process effectively in the creation of image-based projects.
2. Learn how to integrate principles of composition and design, typography, and visual communication to enhance the content of projects.
3. Learn about basic fonts, use of typography and basic typographic terminology such as leading and kerning.
Software
4. The student will have a clear understanding of the operation of the main features of Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter and said student will be able to--
      a.    use the primary palettes and tools to create basic documents work with layers
      b.    import images into a document
      c.    work with the operations of application software, filter, and plug-in features
      d.    understand painting controls and the interactivity of software save, copy, delete, organize, and print the images they create
      General
5.  Produce a portfolio of work that will demonstrate the quality and substance of the students' thinking and layout abilities.
6.  Be able to save, copy, delete, organize, understand & maintain document links and output the files they create to the appropriate format.

V.   Assessment of Student Learning
      A.   Typical classroom assessment techniques
            X    Projects
                  Group participation
                  Objective tests
            X    Studio/Lab performance
                  Comprehensive final exam
            X    Electronic portfolios
                  Essays
                  Oral Examination
                  Research report
      B.  Required assignments
                  Summative final project
                  Significant writing component
      C.   Additional assessment information (optional).
            1.   Midterm
            2.   Critiques
            3.   Written Concepts
            4.   Electronic Portfolios - The digital portfolio is saved as a .pdf file that contains the four projects completed over the duration of the course. Concept statements are written for each project. The Electronic Portfolio is evaluated at the end of the semester as the students' Comprehensive Final Exam. The digital portfolio is also printed as a chapter in the students' book (portfolio) that includes all required coursework in the A.A.S. in Digital Art/Design, and often used to evaluate equivalency at other institutions.

​Note: All general education eligible and transfer courses must include a writing component and a comprehensive final examination.
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  • Conclusion
  • Summary
  • Research
    • Programs Research
    • MV Area Comparison
    • Stats
    • Terms
  • Digital Art and Design
    • Course Info >
      • ART 146
      • ART 165 (180)
      • ART 182
      • ART 184
      • ART 186
      • ART 230
      • ART 246 (232)
      • ART 248
      • ART 251
    • Rubrics
    • Control Documents
    • Alumni Portfolios