DART 2022D Digital Art & Computer Graphics

3 credits · Digital Arts · Penn State

DART 202 2D Digital Arts and Computer Graphics (3) Introduces 2D digital imaging techniques and concepts for the production of original art and design using graphics software. This course will introduce 2D digital art and design concepts and computer graphics imaging techniques for artists and designers through creative exploration of the medium using industry standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students look at key concepts relating to art and digital culture, identity and visual culture through the development of conceptual criticality, creativity and problem solving to better understand how to express ideas visually in interesting ways. The course also looks at the impact of technology on visual culture and the relevance to artistic creation. In developing their artwork, students will learn to formulate their own ideas in relation to the topics and build an understanding of how they relate to them beyond the classroom. The course provides students the requisite 2D computer graphics and conceptual skills to take more advanced new media, digital arts and media design courses in the School of Visual Arts.