ART 222 Dig. Art/Visual Communication
Digital media platforms offer ways to instantly reach vast audiences globally. Much of this communication is visual and often cross-disciplinary in form. This course examines foundational digital art media as a vehicle for communication within networked society. Students will consider how emerging digital art and design tools can amplify their individual ideas and ideals. The course requires students to consider the question: What does it mean to be an individual, and how do we live as members of society? Students will utilize a variety of industry-standard computer software packages and concepts as they develop visual communication projects. Students will learn how to translate and communicate their own concepts and viewpoints into effective graphic visuals, in the form of posters, brand identities, info-graphics, cross-platform campaigns and other time-based digital content. Fulfills Explorations in Fine Arts course requirement.