NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMON COURSE OUTLINE

ART 2222: Electronic Imaging (3 credits)

I. Effective Date: Fall 2007

II. Catalog Description: This course introduces the student to computer-generated art and will develop visual art concepts and techniques of digital imaging through the form of raster and vector software programs (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator). Students will produce original work that reflects a high degree of individual expression. The focus of this course is on a broad exploration of the functions and uses of the computer in the visual arts. The conceptualization of the medium, the mastery of technical skills in computer graphics, and an appreciation of the historical development of the computer in art are the major emphases. Regardless of the technology used, electronic art has as its foundation the same skills in composition, color, design, and communication as all other areas of art. 3 credits FALL, SPRING

MnTC Goal 2 & 6

III. Recommended Skills: Basic understanding of the Computer

IV. Course Content:

A. The Image

i. Using the Computer as a Tool to Generate Images

ii. Importing Original Artwork (Photos, Drawings, etc.)

iii. Basic Composition and Design

iv. Copyright Consideration

B. Artistic Influences

i. Historical and Contemporary

ii. Evaluating Computer Imaging as a Fine Art Medium

C. Equipment and Software overview

D. Output

i. Paper types

ii. Size and Resolution

iii. Experimental Techniques

iv. Presentation

E. Aesthetics and critical analysis

V. Outcomes: Students should be able to:

A. Identify and explain basic computer operation using visual software programs. Demonstrate their technical abilities by successfully completing a variety of imaging assignments. Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of image editing software.

MnTC Goal 2 (A); Goal 6 (A ,C, D)

B. Explore a variety of formal problems by creating original files that illustrate personal visual expression and the perceptual ability to make aesthetic judgments. MnTC Goal 2 (B);

Goal 6 (A, C, D)

C. Identify and explain the basic visual elements that are common to all works of art, and use these elements digitally to create communicative compositions and designs. A working knowledge of composition, design elements, creativity, concept development, visual communication, and professionalism should be reflected in the quality of student’s digital image work. MnTC Goal 2 (C); Goal 6 (A, C, D)

D. Identify and explain influences and current trends in digital imaging as they relate to the expression of human values, culture, and society. MnTC Goal 6 (A, B, C)

E. Discuss and explain the effectiveness of their images and those of others by participating in class critique. MnTC Goal 2 (D); Goal 6 (C,E)

VI. Evaluation: Individual instructors may devise their own methods for assessing performance. Methods of evaluation may include:

A. Creativity in interpreting assignments

B. How well projects meet objectives

C. Aesthetics of good design

D. Technical skills demonstrated in completing assignments

E. Participation in group critiques

F. Tests covering class material, including definitions and terms, basic computer knowledge, and technical procedures

G. Attendance and participation