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GRC 116 - Introduction to Digital Art & Design

(3 units) CO7
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat). Exploration of design ideation, process, effective design thinking and analysis as it relates to Graphic Design.

Corequisite(s): ART 100  or ART 101  or ART 141 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. use basic introductory level of Adobe Software Suite.
2. recognize the consequences of design decisions that impact the end-product.
3. learn and use basic design principles, including composition, color theory, hierarchy, and space.
4. present work and writing that recognize and demonstrate conceptual understanding and technical facility.
5. use design vocabulary through production of design projects and critiques.


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