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COMP 0986: Digital Art and Graphics
Effective date
September 2022
Department
College & Career Access
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course introduces tools and procedures required for digital art and graphic design. Basic terminology of digital images and file formats will be introduced. Students will begin their study of digital art using photo editing software (GIMP, Photoshop). Photo editing will introduce students to design software and familiarize them with common functions of design software such as movement, selection, and colour manipulation.
Completion of 2 of the following courses is required for completion of ABE Provincial Level Computer Studies: COMP 0982, COMP 0984, COMP 0985, COMP 0986, COMP 0987. These courses may be taken in any order.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Provincial Level Computer Studies (Digital Art and Graphics) as stated in the most recent ABE Articulation Handbook: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/search/abe
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Students with prior experience in digital design may submit a portfolio of their work in lieu of the coursework. Students who elect to challenge the course via PLAR will be evaluated by:
70% Portfolio
30% Culminating Project
70% Portfolio
30% Culminating Project
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Online, optional in person lab access.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
One test. |
|
Project |
60 |
Four mini-projects. |
|
Project |
30 |
One culminating project. |
Course topics
- Software options and basic terminology for graphic design Object transformations and selection options Common graphic design operations and tools Color and image formatting Various tools and operations relating to photo editing Extended software suites for graphic design
Learning resources
GIMP, GIMP Documentation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.