Introduction to Digital Art

Students in this course will utilize Adobe Suites to build the fundamental skills needed to use the programs and understand the process of creating digital art. The elements of art and the principles of design are interwoven into this course so students gain a better understanding of how to apply them to the work they create. Students will be presented with opportunities to use problem solving and critical thinking skills when creating original art projects. The purpose of this is for students to develop the skills to create and edit original art work via digital media that visually communicate with viewers. Students will be given an overview of how digital art is applicable to real life and associated with future career paths.