ART R175 - Introduction to Digital Art

    Recent Professors
    Matthew Bollinger
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    19–24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Understanding of the underlying logic of computer software will be taught with an emphasis on the role of the computer in all forms of modern art-making. Students will learn how to use the computer as a tool effectively while developing their own method of creating digital artwork. Cross-platform issues will be addressed, as well as file preparation for various output media.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–3:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:20pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 4:30pm–7:20pm