Art: Digital Media Arts: Entry Level
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Certificate
Art: Digital Media Arts (B14)
The purpose of the Digital Media Arts Certificate is to provide the introductory experiences necessary to enter the fields of digital media and communication arts. Students who earn the DMA Certificate may also pursue further education in a number of fields of study and/or apply their skills to in-house advertising, printing, publishing and graphic design needs for small business employers.
Work and Employment
This certificate is for students who are not generally interested in theoretical foundations of art and color, and are more career-focused on entry-level positions in small firms who generate marketing content. Students will still have the option of choosing either traditional art skills, or digital art skills, as they prepare for latter courses in the certificate such as the aforementioned motion graphics and film and video.
Special Considerations
To obtain employment in this area, most individuals will be required to possess good computer skills, which include typing skills.
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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Glenn Bodish, Professor of Art, 815-835-6250
- Academic Advising 815-835-6354
Total Hours Required - 18 Hours
Major Field Requirements - 18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART101 | 2-D Design Foundations | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to two-dimensional design through the analysis of visual principles as they apply to design problems. Design problem-solving in the studio and on the computer will be accompanied by lectures demonstrations and critiques. This is a foundation course for commercial architectural and fine arts students. An introduction to color theory is included.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweekIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI ART 907 | ||
| ART103 | Digital Photography | 3 Hours |
| An overview of the basic concepts of camera control lighting and composition as well as shooting techniques for digital photography will be presented. File management and image manipulation will be included.Prerequisites None 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| ART225 | Photography I | 3 Hours |
| This course is an introduction to analogue photography film darkroom procedures and will practice blending alternative traditional and digital materials techniques and concepts. In the class students will learn and practice photography for both creative and commercial applications. Students will learn how to operate a camera manually and become proficient in using shutter speeds apertures and light sensitivity controls. This course will include information on the types and anatomy of the cameras and explore a variety of photographic accessories including both traditional BW darkroom and digital photographic techniques. In this course students will apply their technical knowledge of photography and create a variety of visually impactful and meticulously produced photographic images. This course also will examine the historical context and contemporary use of photography as an artistic medium in our culture. Students will work to hone their technical skills coupled with their personal creative vision within several photographic genres and create professionally presented works of photographic art.Prerequisite ART 101 may be taken concurrently or ART 113 may be taken concurrently or consent of instructor.3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| ART105 | Motion Graphics & Animation | 3 Hours |
| An overview and application of motion graphics and animation. Industry-standard software will be used to create motion graphics and animation including 2D 3D and practical styles of animation.Prerequisites ART 101 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| ART113 | Basic Drawing I | 3 Hours |
| In this beginning drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and explore a variety of art making materials tools and techniques. Students will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptually charged drawings. The main practice will be to replicate a three dimensional illusion on a two dimensional surface. Once the student achieves a level of understanding of the realistic style of drawing they will explore the technical creative imaginative and expressive realms of drawing. Students will apply drawing and design theories and produce finished artworks ready for exhibition.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweekIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI ART 904 | ||
| ART236 | Video Production | 3 Hours |
| An overview of the basic concepts of video production including pre production production and post production. Video editing for movies television and web will be explored. File management and video manipulation will be included.Prerequisite ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| ART238 | Interactive Media | 3 Hours |
| An overview of web and app creation as well as social media. This includes technical visual and social impact and ethics. Prerequisite ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| ART230 | Graphic Design | 3 Hours |
| This course is designed to provide students the necessary computer and design skills to begin a career in graphic design. Various fine art and commercial computer art projects will deal with the design and production of images using a variety of materials tools and techniques applying communication theory. Students will begin to develop a comprehension of the historic theoretic and practical applications related to art digital imaging techniques and graphic design and create finished works of commercial and fine art.Prerequisite ART 101may be taken concurrently or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
Suggested Program
First Semester - 9 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART101 | 2-D Design Foundations | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to two-dimensional design through the analysis of visual principles as they apply to design problems. Design problem-solving in the studio and on the computer will be accompanied by lectures demonstrations and critiques. This is a foundation course for commercial architectural and fine arts students. An introduction to color theory is included.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweekIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI ART 907 | ||
| ART103 | Digital Photography | 3 Hours |
| An overview of the basic concepts of camera control lighting and composition as well as shooting techniques for digital photography will be presented. File management and image manipulation will be included.Prerequisites None 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| ART225 | Photography I | 3 Hours |
| This course is an introduction to analogue photography film darkroom procedures and will practice blending alternative traditional and digital materials techniques and concepts. In the class students will learn and practice photography for both creative and commercial applications. Students will learn how to operate a camera manually and become proficient in using shutter speeds apertures and light sensitivity controls. This course will include information on the types and anatomy of the cameras and explore a variety of photographic accessories including both traditional BW darkroom and digital photographic techniques. In this course students will apply their technical knowledge of photography and create a variety of visually impactful and meticulously produced photographic images. This course also will examine the historical context and contemporary use of photography as an artistic medium in our culture. Students will work to hone their technical skills coupled with their personal creative vision within several photographic genres and create professionally presented works of photographic art.Prerequisite ART 101 may be taken concurrently or ART 113 may be taken concurrently or consent of instructor.3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| ART113 | Basic Drawing I | 3 Hours |
| In this beginning drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and explore a variety of art making materials tools and techniques. Students will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptually charged drawings. The main practice will be to replicate a three dimensional illusion on a two dimensional surface. Once the student achieves a level of understanding of the realistic style of drawing they will explore the technical creative imaginative and expressive realms of drawing. Students will apply drawing and design theories and produce finished artworks ready for exhibition.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweekIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI ART 904 | ||
Second Semester - 9 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART105 | Motion Graphics & Animation | 3 Hours |
| An overview and application of motion graphics and animation. Industry-standard software will be used to create motion graphics and animation including 2D 3D and practical styles of animation.Prerequisites ART 101 or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| ART236 | Video Production | 3 Hours |
| An overview of the basic concepts of video production including pre production production and post production. Video editing for movies television and web will be explored. File management and video manipulation will be included.Prerequisite ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| ART238 | Interactive Media | 3 Hours |
| An overview of web and app creation as well as social media. This includes technical visual and social impact and ethics. Prerequisite ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| ART230 | Graphic Design | 3 Hours |
| This course is designed to provide students the necessary computer and design skills to begin a career in graphic design. Various fine art and commercial computer art projects will deal with the design and production of images using a variety of materials tools and techniques applying communication theory. Students will begin to develop a comprehension of the historic theoretic and practical applications related to art digital imaging techniques and graphic design and create finished works of commercial and fine art.Prerequisite ART 101may be taken concurrently or consent of instructor3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 6 labweek | ||