Aug 05, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

ART 142 Introduction to Computer Graphics

Credits: (3)
An introduction to graphic design in a digital environment. This course examines industry standard software applications for page layout, illustration, and photo manipulation. Requirement for Graphic Design majors. Open elective.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Create a document in a page layout software application with a basic understanding of the software’s functions, tools, menus and palettes.
  2. Create artwork in an illustration software application with a basic understanding of the software’s functions, tools, menus and palettes.
  3. Create artwork in a photo manipulation software application with a basic understanding of the software’s functions, tools, menus and palettes.
  4. Organize 2-dimensional space a basic understanding of design concepts.
  5. Discuss and evaluate the class’s and the student’s own work as well as demonstrate an understanding of constructive criticism and self-analysis.