art

This course covers studio problems in the use and understanding of color, including its application to works of art, interior design and graphics, basics of color theory and color interchange. It also includes image and composition as related to the use of color both functionally and creatively. Field trips may be required.

3 units Prerequisite: art320 with a grade of "C" or better. Course Transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course is an introduction to the digital environment for Art New Media. Topics of MAC OS, digital vocabulary, scanning, saving and file formats will be included. Distinctions between vector, bitmap, and page layout applications will be made using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.

1.5 units Prerequisite: None. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 27 hours lab.

artnm

Graphic design is the art of visual communication and this course introduces the tools and concepts of visual thinking, with an emphasis on the potential of typography as an effective communications tool. Historical overviews, portfolio development and client presentation paired with the terminology and visual language of design are applied through the creation and evaluation of individual projects

3 units Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: Art 320. Advisory: engwr102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers the history of visual communications as developed by ancient cultures through the present with an emphasis on commercial design, illustration, typographic development and technological invention. It includes modern graphic design movements of the 20th century through the expansive media innovations of today. An analysis of design from a wide range of sources and cultures is a primary focus.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 54 hours lecture. aa/as area 3B; CSU area C1.

artnm

This course focuses on the fundamentals of design, establishing a foundation for intermediate and advanced art courses as well as developing a visual and verbal vocabulary essential to understanding and appreciating art and design esthetics. Design principles are applied through a series of studio projects that are derived from the study of both historical schools of art as well as contemporary theory. The elements of line, shape, form, spatial relationships, value and color are analyzed in concert with their use by artists throughout history. Projects utilize a wide range of tools, media, and presentation techniques. This course is not open to students who have completed ART 320.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm302; engwr102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; or ESLR 320, ESLL 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course is an introduction to computer based design using the basic operating principals of Adobe Illustrator. Design skills and the tools of the software application will be applied to produce individual portfolio quality projects. A field trip is required. This course may be taken four times on different versions.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art300 or 320 and CISC 300 (Macintosh) and engwr102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times on different software versions.

artnm

This course is a continuation of ARTNM 324. It defines the elements of graphic design, such as typography, gestalt, dominance, hierarchy, balance, and color. These issues are applied to the typographic tools and imaging capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Concepts emphasize typographic design and the relationship between type and image.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm324 with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course is an introduction to computer-based photographic imaging using the basic operating principles of Adobe PhotoShop. Topics include color field variation, retouching, and the integration of graphics and photographs. The tools of the software application are applied to produce individual portfolio quality projects. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different version.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art320, cisc300 (Macintosh), engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 with a grade of "C" or better; or esl320, esll320, eslw320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

artnm

This course addresses the intermediate techniques of digital photo imagery. Topics include the terminology of digital photo imaging, intermediate masking, channel and curve techniques, photomontage history and techniques, intermediate black and white techniques, issues surrounding dynamic range, color correction, features of the Action and History palettes, exploration of Layer Blending Modes, printing and/or transferring images onto various different media, working with large format images and commercial printers. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm328 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.

artnm

This course introduces the basic operating principles of digital page layout software using Adobe InDesign. Principles of typography and the development of the printed page are applied to individual portfolio quality projects. Areas of focus include book, magazine and newspaper design, as well as publications such as newsletters, journals and catalogs. An overview of promotionals such as fliers, posters and brochures is also included. This course may be taken four times on different software versions.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm303, art320 and artnm302. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times on different software versions.

artnm

This course introduces digital prepress for graphic design. Areas of focus will include desktop production for one-color and multi-color printing as well as the language necessary to properly communicate with service bureaus and commercial printers. Field trips are required.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm303 and cisc300 (Macintosh). Course transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers project development and multiple software applications. Emphasis will be placed on project analysis, research, production, and presentation. Projects will be produced through the integration of major graphics applications in page layout, vector based graphics and digital imaging. A portfolio of professional level projects will be developed and presented.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm324, 328 and 352. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course provides the fundamentals of designing and assembling an Art New Media portfolio of art and/or graphic works. Topics include techniques for presenting and photo-documenting the work and developing a resume.

3 units Prerequisite: Completion of 9 units from one Art New Media Certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

wexp

This course provides supervised internship in the field of Art New Media which includes graphic design, multimedia and web graphics. It also includes essential aspects of project development and management.

1-4 units Prerequisite: Completion of 12 units of Art New Media (artnm) courses with a "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 60-240 hours lab.