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ART
2150 Computer Art
(2-4-3)
In this introductory lab course, students explore the computer and digital technologies as
tools to produce personal and creative work in preparation for careers in commercial and
fine art. Students are introduced to the digital imaging power of Adobe Photoshop, and
commonly used page layout and graphic design software programs.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: All semesters.
ART
2160 Visual Design
(2-4-3)
This is an introductory course in solving visual design problems. The course is an
exploration of the basic principles of graphic design production, as they apply to the
commonly-produced products in the graphic design field (logos, advertisements,
brochures, newsletters, etc.), typography, print production techniques and considerations,
and the basic elements of web page design.
Prerequisite: ART 2150 or permission of the instructor or consent of the Department
Dean.
Offered: Spring.
ART
2170 Web Page Design
(2-4-3)
This is an introductory course in designing websites for the Internet. The course is an
exploration of the basic principles of designing, creating, and maintaining websites. The
course introduces the fundamentals of designing web pages using HTML code and
commonly used web page layout programs.
Prerequisite: ART 2150 or permission of the instructor or consent of the Department
Dean.
Offered: All semesters.
ART
2180 Digital Photography
(2-4-3)
In this course, students will create digital photographic images by combining
fundamental photographic skills with digital camera technology and computer print
technology. Emphasis will be placed on camera operation, techniques, and esthetics.
Students will explore a range of both fine art and commercial photographic applications.
Prerequisite: ART 2111 or ART 2150 or permission of the instructor or consent of the
Department Dean.
Offered: All semesters.
ART
2190 Photographic Lighting Principles & Techniques
(2-4-3)
This is an introductory course in basic studio and location lighting principles and
techniques. The course is an exploration of the creation and use of lighting arrangements
as they apply to all specialties of commerical and fine art photography. The course is
composed of demonstrations and projects that will explore the principles of artificial,
natural and combination lighting. During the course, the students will demonstrate their
understanding of basic lighting techniques through individual projects.
Prerequisite: ART 2111, ART 2180 or permission of the instructor or consent of the
Department Dean.
Offered: Fall.