Digital Illustration

Catalog description

Advisory: Completion of DM 113. Prerequisite: Completion of DM 101. This course is an introduction to the basic principles and practices of digital fine arts and commercial illustration exploring the computer as the medium. Students are exposed to the skills needed to produce assignments with a focus on current industry standards using Adobe creative suite software. Projects incorporate creativity and conceptual problem solving in illustration as a means of communicating ideas. Traditional illustration skills and theories are presented as they relate to digital media with an emphasis on composition, line, perspective, tonality, color, expression, storytelling, typography, and design. Note: Students may need to purchase a student Adobe creative suite software license if learning from home. Please note: Chromebooks will not run Adobe software. (CSU, AVC)