Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title ART 1120: Computer as Creative Media

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 5 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) Goal 6/Humanities, the Arts

Course Description

This course is an introduction to creating vector-based illustrations. Students will explore the principles of design, expressing form, problem solving, and using the computer as a medium. Projects will be created using Adobe Illustrator and other vector applications or methods.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2023

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Effective computer usage in an illustration context
  2. Expressive computer usage in an artistic context
  3. Elements of Art and Principles of Design
  4. Critical analysis of artwork

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Utilize the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, or Principles of Usability in order to create aesthetically appropriate compositions.
  2. Demonstrate fundamental technical skills in the creation and presentation of design.
  3. Evaluate the aesthetic quality, cultural significance, personal reaction, and historical context of digital art or graphic design
  4. Develop unique and innovative solutions using conceptual thinking.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

Goal 6/Humanities, the Arts

The student will be able to:

  1. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
  2. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
  3. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None