ART 203 - Digital Art Workshop: Graphics & Media

This course will acquaint students with some of the most commonly used software design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication for broad and diverse audiences. Instruction will cover topics such as color theory, composition, image-text integration, single page composition as well as multiple page organization, typography, sequential flow (both linear and non-linear), continuity and emphasis in a moving field. The assignments will include consideration of graphics, fine arts and community engagement, applied in creating public service announcements, advocacy graphics and art-related publications. Many of the projects will be collaborative with students working in teams of two or more.

Pre-req: ART 100, ART 101, or ART 210 recommended
3 credits