HSX1958X Digital Arts Certificate
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Course Description
The Digital Arts online course and training program focuses on developing technical skill and creative artistry in digital photography and imaging. In this online digital arts program students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Course projects include digital art studies, retouching, compositing, illustration, identity design, color matching and composition studies, photorealistic imaging, color correction, and art exhibition development. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers. 420 hours.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Prepare bitmap images for print or digital media using basic Photoshop retouching and correction techniques, collage, and compositing.
- Develop a basic proficiency in techniques for different kind of digital photoshoot, including still life, portraits, product photography, architecture, and action photography.
- Create vector art illustrations using shape drawing and freehand drawing tools, type tools, and transformation and distortion effects.
- Gain a basic understanding of creative and career options in the digital arts field (optional elective).
- Develop effective color schemes for different projects using the principles of color harmony.
- Create two-dimensional layouts that embody the principles of effective composition, such as unity, balance, rhythm, and proportion.
- Represent form by drawing contours, positive/negative space, and 3-dimensional shapes.
- Create vector-based illustrations from basic shapes, symbols, gradients, fill colors, symbols.
- Identify and discuss important movements in the history of art and their impact on art styles, themes, and techniques.
- Utilize advanced Photoshop tools such as transparency, brushes, and the Pen Tool to create illustrations, collages, and photorealistic art.
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Course Fee: $5,895
