ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics

Credits: 3
In this studio course, students are introduced to computing graphic software and their uses in art and design. Students learn the primary raster and vector software and peripherals with which artists and designers must be familiar. They develop projects that utilize the elements and principles of art and design. Students learn about basic file storage and formatting to develop increased technical proficiency. They evaluate ethical principles related to privacy, security, intellectual property/fair use and how these apply to their academic and professional life. Additionally, students articulate formal and conceptual qualities of the artwork using elements and principles of art and design through verbal and written critiques.

Note: This is a gateway course for the Digital Art Concentration.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in file storage and formatting.
Create original art/designs through raster, vector, and peripheral tools and techniques that implement the elements and principles of art and design.
Evaluate ethical principles related to privacy, security, intellectual property/fair use.
Critique works of art using formal and conceptual analysis using elements and principles of art and design through verbal and written methods.