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Art: Digital Media Arts: Entry Level

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Art: Digital Media Arts: Entry Level - Certificate (B14)

The purpose of the Digital Media Arts Entry Level Certificate is to provide the introductory experiences necessary to enter the fields of digital media and communication arts. Students that earn the DMA Certificate (Entry Level) 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, Associate Professor of Art, 815-835-6250
  • Academic Advising 815-835-6354

Total Hours Required - 18 Hours

Major Field Requirements - 18 Hours

  • ART100 - Media Arts ( 3 Semester Hours)

    An overview of the basic concepts of the digital media arts field. This includes photo manipulation and editing, graphic design, using vector and bitmap graphics, video and sound production and post production, 3D design, 3D printing, CMWY and silkscreen printing processes. Social Media techniques, standards and ethics will be discussed. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

    OR

    ART101 - 2-D Design Foundations ( 3 Semester 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. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): ART 907

     
  • ART103 - Digital Photography ( 3 Semester 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 hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

    OR

    ART225 - Photography I ( 3 Semester 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 B&W 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 hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

     
  • ART107 - Digital Drawing ( 3 Semester Hours)

    An overview of the basic concepts of digital drawing will be presented. Using industry-standard software and equipment, students will learn basic drawing techniques including still life drawing, shading, drawing the human form, composition and sequential art. Color theory and visual storytelling are also explored. Prerequisites: None 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

    OR

    ART113 - Basic Drawing I ( 3 Semester 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. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): ART 904

     
  • ART105 - Motion Graphics & Animation ( 3 Semester 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 100 or ART 101 or consent of instructor 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

  • ART236 - Video Production ( 3 Semester 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 100 or ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 107 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

  • ART238 - Interactive Media ( 3 Semester Hours)

    An overview of web and app creation as well as social media. This includes technical, visual, and social impact and ethics. Prerequisite: ART 100 or ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 107 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

Suggested Program

First Semester - 9 Hours

  • ART100 - Media Arts ( 3 Semester Hours)

    An overview of the basic concepts of the digital media arts field. This includes photo manipulation and editing, graphic design, using vector and bitmap graphics, video and sound production and post production, 3D design, 3D printing, CMWY and silkscreen printing processes. Social Media techniques, standards and ethics will be discussed. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

    OR

    ART101 - 2-D Design Foundations ( 3 Semester 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. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): ART 907

       
    • ART103 - Digital Photography ( 3 Semester 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 hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

      OR

      ART225 - Photography I ( 3 Semester 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 B&W 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 hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

         
      • ART107 - Digital Drawing ( 3 Semester Hours)

        An overview of the basic concepts of digital drawing will be presented. Using industry-standard software and equipment, students will learn basic drawing techniques including still life drawing, shading, drawing the human form, composition and sequential art. Color theory and visual storytelling are also explored. Prerequisites: None 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

        OR

        ART113 - Basic Drawing I ( 3 Semester 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. 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): ART 904

           

        Second Semester - 9 Hours

        • ART105 - Motion Graphics & Animation ( 3 Semester 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 100 or ART 101 or consent of instructor 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

        • ART236 - Video Production ( 3 Semester 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 100 or ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 107 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week

        • ART238 - Interactive Media ( 3 Semester Hours)

          An overview of web and app creation as well as social media. This includes technical, visual, and social impact and ethics. Prerequisite: ART 100 or ART 101 or ART 103 or ART 107 or ART 113 or consent of the instructor 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab/week