Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This overview course is open to all students wanting to learn about the different areas of Digital Art and Media. Introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art and media. Topics include the integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Demonstrations of digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, animation, and emerging technologies. This course is identical to ART C183.

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This course teaches foundational animation skills such as 3D modeling, animation, rendering, compositing, visual effects, production, and performance skills. Hands-on training is emphasized using relevant computer software. This course is identical to DGA C111. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This Visual Design with Adobe Photoshop course introduces students to essential tools and techniques for creating, editing, and optimizing digital images. Through hands-on projects, students will explore design principles, color, typography, and non-destructive editing methods. Emphasis will be placed on managing layers, masks, blending modes, and retouching tools to develop professional-quality visuals. Students will prepare projects for various platforms, including web, print, and video, while considering audience needs and copyright requirements. By the end of the course, create and export designs with a strong visual impact. No art background required.

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In this Typography course, students will explore the foundational principles of typographic design, focusing on the anatomy of type, font classification, and readability. Through hands-on projects, they will create expressive and functional typographic layouts that communicate meaning, mood, and message for both digital and print media. Students will also develop an understanding of hierarchy, grid systems, and branding as they relate to typography and will produce a portfolio showcasing typographic work. Recommended for Digital Media, Illustration and Graphic Design majors. This course is identical to ART C184.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course introduces students to Adobe Illustrator, to create vector graphics and digital illustrations. Emphasizing foundational design principles, color theory, typography, and tools, students will develop skills in creating, managing, and exporting designs for print, web, and video. The course also covers industry best practices, copyright considerations, and design presentation techniques, preparing students to navigate real-world design projects. No artistic background is required. This course is identical to ART C185.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

In this course, students will explore the fundamental tools and techniques of Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality publications. Through hands-on projects, students will learn how to navigate and customize the InDesign workspace, organize text and graphic elements, and apply essential design principles. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to create and refine documents while understanding the purpose and audience requirements. Students will also gain experience in preparing and exporting publications for print, web, and digital devices, ensuring compatibility and accessibility. No art background required.

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This project-based course introduces the basic tools and techniques to explore the capabilities of Adobe Premiere in storytelling using video. Learn how to import and edit video and audio and create and apply transitions, effects, and animations to create movies that can be exported in various formats. No art background required. This course is identical to DGA C121. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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This project-based course introduces fundamental techniques used to integrate text, graphics, sound, video, and 2D/CG animation into video projects. Students learn the skills used to create compelling digital effects and motion graphics to enhance storytelling and bring a new dimension to the finished video. This course is identical to DGA C122. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Use a digital camera with Adobe Photoshop to perform basic image editing techniques to enhance and correct images. Learn basic camera controls, camera support systems, basic lighting techniques, file formats, transfer-of-files, and saving options. This course is identical to DGA C131. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course introduces essential design principles, visual hierarchy, typography, and the creative process, focusing on project development and presentation techniques. Students will refine skills in applying color, imagery, and basic copyright understanding while exploring the integration of design elements like proximity, contrast, repetition, and balance. Through hands-on projects using industry-standard software, students analyze project requirements, demonstrate tool proficiency, and build a digital portfolio aligned with professional standards. The course emphasizes preparing students for entry-level digital media roles by enhancing technical skills, visual communication, and workflow management. C-ID: DMGR 110 X.

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This course provides the student with an opportunity to prepare for the workplace. Topics include creating and reviewing a digital portfolio, online digital presence, and running a digital media business. During the course, students will refine a body of design work and publish their portfolio in both print (optional) and web formats. Students will design and develop a business identity, resume, cover letter, and business cards. Students will also learn business basics for running a freelance business.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Students will receive instruction in digital imaging, cinematography, colorization and photo editing while participating in hands-on or virtual flight activities to develop, practice, and optimize Unmanned Aircraft System flight and photography skills. Students will learn how to manage and edit photographic imagery captured by drones. High-end photo equipment and drones or drone-simulators will be used. This course is a media management and image editing course for drone operators, which focuses on developing careers in digital media capturing and editing images for a variety of industries across multiple sectors. Some information pertaining to FAA certifications will be discussed; this is not an FAA certification course. This course is identical to DGA C150. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.