Digital Arts and Design
Course Syllabus
Instructor Information
Jerry Monroe, CDD
Room Number: 313-315
Email: [email protected]
Course Description:
Digital Arts & Design I-lll is a foundational course in the Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications cluster for students interested in art and design professions. The primary aim of this course is to build a strong understanding of the principles and elements of design and the design process. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to utilize industry tools to conceptualize and create communications solutions which effectively reach targeted audiences. Students will acquire basic skills in illustration, typography, and photography. Standards in this course include career exploration, an overview of the history of design, basic business management, and legal issues. In addition, students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in a digital portfolio, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee State Standards in Mathematics, Tennessee Visual Art standards, and Tennessee Visual Art History standards. Flexibility is built in to offer this course for either one or three credits.
STANDARDS
http://www.tn.gov/education/section/career-and-technical-education
DIGITAL ARTS AND DESIGN I – lll
A copy of the text book and other class materials: available up on request.
Topics Covered
Safety
Introduction to Design
Career Exploration
Elements and Principles of Design
Introduction to the Design Process
Basic Illustration
Basic Photography
Introduction to Design Software
Basic Typography
Design Projects
Ethical & Legal Issues
Business Management
Portfolio
Methods of Instruction
Student Expectations
Be Ready
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Grading Scale:
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