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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. Graphic Design majors or minors must earn at least a “C”; majors/minors may repeat GRC courses once.

Corequisite(s): ART 100  or ART 101  or ART 124  or ART 141  or ART 151  or ART 211  or ART 214  or ART 245 .

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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