Graphic Arts Task Force
  • 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

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These programs prepare students for a career as a graphic artist/designer in information technology industries related to the visual arts. Students obtain a solid theoretical foundation in traditional art and design, in addition to developing advanced skills in Macintosh hardware and Adobe CC software for quality computer graphics and design production.

Employment of graphic artists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be strong as producers of information, goods and services place even more emphasis on visual appeal in product design, advertising, marketing, and media. Further, the demand for design for the web and mobile devices will spur employment of graphic artists.
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Certificate
Digital Design

Required Courses

ART-116. Two-Dimensional Design
ART-146. Introduction to Computer Art
ART-165, Digital Photography: Introduction
ART-182, Digital Illustration
ART-184, Digital Imaging
ART-186, Design I: Layout

ART-246, Advanced Computer Art
ART-248, Design II: Interface

AAS Degree
Digital Art and Design

​Required Digital Studio Courses

ART-146, Introduction to Computer Art
ART-165, Digital Photography: Introduction
ART-182, Digital Illustration
ART-184, Digital Imaging
ART-186, Design I: Layout
ART-230, Digital Design Internship
ART-246, Advanced Computer Art
ART-248, Design II: Interface

Required Studio Courses

ART-101, Drawing I
ART-104, Drawing II
ART-116, Two-Dimensional Design
ART-118, Three-Dimensional Design
               (can substitute with ART 125 or ART 150)

Choose from a Variety of Electives

ART-110, Art Appreciation
ART-125, Ceramics I 
ART-150, Sculpture
ART-170, Printmaking
ART-205, Survey of Art I
ART-206, Survey of Art II
ART-207, Survey of American Art 
ART-208, Survey of Art III
ART-209, Survey of Non-Western Art
ART-251, Digital Art/Design: Special Topics
ART-284, Independent Studio: Design
BUS-105, Small Business Management
BUS-230, Advertising
JRN-101, Introduction to Mass Communications
MIS-141, Web Page Authoring and Publishing
OSA-135, Website Applications
Course descriptions for MVCC courses are available on MVCC's website.

Facilities

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Design Studio, F216
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Art Studio Lab, F160
The design studio in F216 is state-of-the-art and features industry standard technologies related to arts and design:
Hardware
  • iMAC computers running OS X Sierra
  • Wacom Tablets
  • 2 laser printers
  • 1 ink jet printer - Epson, archival, large-format​
  • 3 iPads for connect learning​​
Software
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Corel Painter
  • iWorks and MS Office Suite

Design stations:
  • 12 student workstations each with a Wacom tablet
  • 2 peripheral workstations - Wacom tablet, scanner and Epson large-format, archival printing
  • 1 teacher station connected to AV equipment
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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