• Digital Design I (Computer Art)
    Course Description and Objectives:
     

    This course is designed to develop the entry-level skills required for careers in digital design. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem-solving.

     
    After successfully completing this course, the student will:
     

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts and basic digital imaging   
    2. Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and ethical use of the Internet to locate information  
    3. Identify project requirements, define project planning, and understand the design process   
    4. Perform page layout and measurement activities
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of color and its role in digital design as well as an understanding of typography and elements & principles of design  
    6. Demonstrate basic skill in digital photography, the use of raster software applications, the use of vector software applications, desktop publishing application  
    7. Develop an awareness of the emerging technologies associated with digital design
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities and requirements in the field of digital design