AT 132 - Digital Foundation

Description
This class is an introduction to the basics of understanding digital processes and improving visual skills and concept development through the use of digital production tools.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: AT

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230223T12:40:44
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Employ digital production tools with skill and sensitivity.
Employ skill and sensitivity in developing digital layouts/compositions.
Develop solutions to aesthetic and design problems through understanding of basic design principles, color theory, and the digital processes.
Develop and demonstrate understanding of digital terminology and vocabulary.
Verbally and in writing, objectively critique one’s own and others’ artwork.
Participate effectively in classroom critiques and discussions.
Develop and demonstrate self-discipline to manage work load through the coordination of various steps of the digital process and be able to move back and forth between projects in various stages of completion.
Cultivate and demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and diversity.
Develop and demonstrate an attitude of curiosity and habits of inquiry that foster life-long learning.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction

A. Adobe Creative Suite Basics

B. The Use of Appropriate Software

C. Vocabulary/Terms

II. Illustrator

Design projects will utilize this software to develop creative solutions and learn the following tools/processes:

A. Tools

B. Placing an Image

C. Using a Bounding Box

D. Copying and Pasting

E. Applying Color

F. Vectors

G. Drawing Lines and Shapes

H. Modifying Vector Paths

I. Composition and Layout

III. Photoshop

Design projects will utilize this software to develop creative solutions and learn the following tools/processes:

A. Image Size and Resolution

B. Using Layers

C. Brush Settings

D. Selection Tools

E. Applying Color

F. Masking

IV. Print vs Online

Final Project will utilize design considerations for either print or online outcomes:

A. Best Practices

B. Appropriate Size and Resolution

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-20%

Demonstration: 15-25%

Studio/Lab: 60-70%

Critique: 5-15%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor should possess a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in an art/design discipline.

General Room Request: Mac Lab

Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2018 (8/1/2018)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Interior Design, A.F.A., Pre-Art, A.A. (General Transfer)
1st Catalog Year: 2018-2019
People Soft Course ID Number: 104933
Course CIP Code: 50.0799