GDES 120 - Introduction to Digital Arts

(ARTD)

Creative use of the computer as a design tool and illustrative medium. Topics include elementary digital techniques as they relate to principles of design, color, composition, and spatial relationships. Students will create a series of illustrations involving freehand and technical drawing, rendering and composition using traditional and digital tools. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week. Formerly GD 120.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Create digital images using drawing, painting, and editing tools in raster-based medium.
Use the elements and principles effectively in the creation of graphic or fine art images.
Create digital images using drawing, rendering, and editing tools in vector-based medium.
Explain the impact of resolution, bit depth, and physical size the quality of a digital image.
Demonstrate data input using reflective and transparency scanners.
Distinguish between output devices based on suitability for desired outcome.
Communicate effectively using digital terminology as it applies to conventional artistic principles.
Apply the digital tablet and other forms of digital input for digital image creation.
Analyze a piece of digital art in a written critical review.

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