Portrait Photography

ART 267 | 4 credits | Fridays 9:00am–4:00pm (1 hour break for lunch)

Explore a variety of techniques and approaches to portraiture. Includes formal, informal, environmental, and group portraits using studio and location lighting and available light. Incorporates digital printing and professional practices. Instructor: Wayne Knowles

Narrative Filmmaking (new!)

FLM 266 | 3 credits | Tuesdays 6–9:50pm

This course continues from FLM265 with a focus on narrative styles with an emphasis on storyboarding and preparation, directing actors and effective editing techniques. Instructor: Steve Cox

Introduction to Digital Illustration

ART 239 | 3 credits | Wednesdays 6-9:50pm

Work with nationally known and trend-setting illustrative-designer Von Glitschka to learn the basics of digital illustration. Draw and scan original sketches, develop concepts and imagery, and explore digital techniques in a variety of exciting real-world projects. Illustrator software experience required. This course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Instructor: Von Glitschka

Illustrator 1

VC 139 | 2 credits | Tuesdays 6–9:50pm

Explore the possibilities of vector software, the language of Flash animation, digital illustration and logo design with Nike designer Carson Brown. This class will prepare you for advanced work in digital art and integrated media. Advanced class will be offered in spring. Instructor: Carson Brown

Photo Illustration

ART 237 | 4 credits | Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00-2:50pm

Explore the fine art of Photoshop with advanced techniques including combining images in layers to produce photo illustrations. You will work with your own photographs and graphics as you develop techniques to get beyond the basics and produce truly original work. Previous experience in Photoshop required. Instructor: Wayne Knowles

Photoshop 1

VC 130 | 2 credits | Mondays 6-9pm or Online

This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in Photoshop. It introduces the concepts and techniques of scanning, digital imaging and image manipulation. An advanced class will be offered spring term. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and Photoshop CS4 to CS5.5 is required on your home computer.  Instructor: Julian Harkema

Digital Photography

ART 261D | 3 credits | Mondays and Wednesdays 1-2:50pm

Learn to get more from your digital camera and inkjet printer. This class will cover camera controls, exposure methods, basic color correction and composition. Previous computer experience is required.  Instructor: Laura Lawn

General Photography

ART 261 | 4 credits

Learn the art of traditional black and white photography from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Includes learning fundamental camera handling, using basic camera controls, exploring photographic techniques, learning proper darkroom procedure, developing film, making prints, learning finishing techniques and reviewing the history of photography through the eyes of contemporary photographers. Fully adjustable 35mm single lens reflex film camera required.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-10:50 am, with instructor Marty Giovaninni
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 pm, with instructor Tom Carey

Flash 2

VC 136 | 2 credits | Online

Continues work in Flash software, including in-depth and exciting work with ActionScript 3.0. Prerequisite VC135 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Heidi Shamberger

Dreamweaver 2

VC 144 | 2 credits | Online

Continues work in Dreamweaver software. Prerequisite VC134 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Heidi Shamberger

Photoshop 1

VC 130 | 2 credits | Mondays 6-9pm or Online

Take your photos to the next level. This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in Photoshop. Previous computer experience required.

Projects Include: Photo Restoration, Color Correction, Digital Illustration, Compositing, Type Effects. Instructor: Julian Harkema

Digital Video 2

VC 266 | 3 credits | Tuesdays 6–9:50pm

Introduces the creation of complex digital video projects. Students focus on pre-production planning and post-production skills and techniques. Prerequisite: VC265. Instructor: Steve Cox

Adobe Illustrator 2

VC 140 | 2 credits | Tuesdays 6–8:50pm

Learn. Create. Illustrate. At the heart of great design, there is illustrator. Continues instructrion on how to use the vector illustration software Illustartor to create powerful graphics. Instructor: Carson Brown

Advanced Digital Illustration

Art 240 | 3 credits | Online

Offers advanced instruction in techniques and content of digital illustration. Instructor: Von Glitschka.

General Photography: Digital

VC 261-D | 3 credits | Monday and Wednesdays 3-4:50pm

Learn to get more from your digital camera and inkjet printer. Covers camera controls, exposure methods, basic image adjustments and composition. Previous computer experience required. Instructor: Laura Lawn

Traditional Photography

ART 261 | 4 credits | Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-3:50 pm

In this era of new technology and many opinions about traditional film photography vs. digital, it may be a confusing choice. Consider this: digital photography is based on all of the techniques of traditional cameras, film and darkroom processing with the exception of replacing film with digital imaging. All of the training you experience and the techniques you learn will be a foundation for a better understanding of the emerging digital technology. Learn the many aspects of using cameras, exposing and processing film, making photographic prints, and preparing images for display. Learn composition, lighting, filters, flash and the use of accessories. Create a solid foundation for your photographic future! Instructor: Marty Giovaninni

Flash 1

VC 135 | 2 credits | Online

Introduces the concepts and techniques of creating animation, sound and interactivity for Web sites. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience. Instructor: Heidi Shamberger