ART 235 Digital Processes in Art Making

This course is designed to introduce students to digital media as a contemporary art medium focusing primarily on the programs Adobe PhotoShop and illustrator.  Students will be directed through a variety of techniques and tools with these programs, and will have the opportunity to use the media to build a portfolio of artworks that address a series of issues relevant to art making today.  Emphasis will be placed on the creative problem solving, research and the ability to articulate about artistic process and decision-making. 

Students will be guided through a series of visual problems and contextual information in order to develop artworks that engage both personal and social issues and ideas.