| GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOL |
| CREATIVE WORKSHOP |
| Computer Graphics |
| Course Description This course introduces the student to the aesthetic principles that govern artistic works in the graphic design area. Students will develop and use the vocabulary of the visual arts, recognize and respond to the elements and principles of art in meaningful criticism and put into practice artistic concepts in original graphic design works. Students will use industry standard software to create digital graphics. They will explore the skills and professional methods used by graphic designers. Using vector graphic illustration software, students will solve visual arts problems by implementing the expressive aspects of line, shape, value, and form, as well as learn the art of typography and color theory. Using raster graphic image editing software, students will manipulate and apply artistic effects to digital photographs and art. Students will gain artistic principles, concepts, vocabulary, and technical skills. To meet the UC Visual and Performing Arts requirements, students must take the class for two semesters. Full Course Description Link |
