Introduction to Digital Art

Course Number: C690 /
Category: Visual Arts, Elective /
Credits: 1 /
Recommended Grades: 9,10 /
Level: College Prep /
Length: Semester /
Description: In this course, students will use the computer as an artistic tool. They will learn the basics of programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to make digital art, photography and design projects regardless of their drawing ability. They will learn to talk about their art though critique and discussion and will study contemporary digital-media artists as inspiration. Students with more experience in computer-based art should take the Advanced Digital Art course instead of this one. Prerequisite: None.