715 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS I

Prerequisite: Concepts and Materials in Art or approval of department chair

Grades 10, 11, and 12 5 Credits

This semester course is intended for all students interested in doing art work on computers. Computer literacy is helpful, but not required. Draw-and-paint systems based on the IBM-PC will be explored. Students will also use word processing and desktop publishing programs to combine their graphic images with text.. Creating and importing images with the electronic scanner and the video or electronic camera will be introduced. Assignments will be given in drawing, basic composition, color, design, and text manipulation. Work is produced for exhibition or portfolio by either printing or photographing it.

716 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS 11

717 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS III

718 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS IV

Prerequisite: Computer Graphics or approval of department chair

Grades 10, 11, 12 5 Credits

These semester courses are intended to provide opportunities for advanced work in computer graphics for those students who have demonstrated strong ability in the use of the IBM-PC and are capable of self-directed work in a laboratory setting. Advanced alternate paint systems and electronic image input will be emphasized as students continue to expand their abilities in the computer graphic field. Students may choose to work with computer animation. There will be time for independent study in areas of the student’s choice.