Current Courses 2011 - 2012:

Southwestern College Course Descriptions:

ART 192 Introduction to Digital Imaging

Designed for graphic artists and photographers.  Covers basic instruction in the electronic operation of photographic imagery, composites, and collages.  Instruction will include basic training on Macintosh computers using Adobe PhotoShop CS3 software, film and flatbed scanners, black and white, and color printers. 

ART 138 Digital Imaging for Photographers and Production Artists

Presents advanced techniques in the use of Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on the production of photographic images.  Student will be introduced to system calibration, color theory and the use of the zone system for precise control of digital output.  Students will apply these concepts to the production of a portfolio of digital photographs.

ART 137 Website Development for Artists and Graphic Designers

Comprehensive introduction to web page development with an emphasis on the information design and graphic design strategies necessary for the creation of successful user interfaces.   The course teaches the use of Dreamweaver software for the construction of web sites.  Topics include preparing images for the web, page layout, and working with type and animation.

University of California San Diego Course Descriptions:

COMT 111a Communication and Computing

This course introduces students to computers as media of communication. Each quarter students participate in a variety of networking activities designed to show the interactive potential of the medium. Field work designed to teach basic methods is combined with readings designed to build a deeper theoretical understanding of computer-based communication.