Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

Digital Image Design is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. This introductory course in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design, and interaction design and user experience. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. This course is an excellent introduction to digital photography (camera and post production), web- based media, and motion graphics. 

Projects are both individual and team-based. Students are strongly encouraged to adapt experience from their own lives to project guidelines. There is no requirement to have previous creative or technical skill. Those students who have prior creative or technical skill will find challenges in finding a deeper level of engagement with theory and practice.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Course Objectives

This course is intended to:

- Provide students with a foundation in visual literacy for still, sequential and timebased images.

- Introduce media art as part of a diverse history that includes, fine art, design, technological development and psychology

- Encourage students to assess and articulate intention in design media through written and verbal critique

- Improve production value through iterative design practice, technical experimentation, and peer evaluation

- Provide students with an introductory skill set in professional media arts software that are used for bitmap, vector and animation design.

 

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, it is anticipated that students will be able to:

- Apply visual literacy and design skills to still, sequenced and timebased images using professional software.

- Communicate story and message through visual design.

- Critically evaluate visual media and design in their own work and in that of their peers.

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

This course uses Adobe software Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. Software is available in SFU computer labs for your use.   The school doesn't provide Adobe licences for personal computers, if you wish to access Adobe outside of school, this will be your responsibility to purchase and install.  Please consider if you will have access to the software before registering. 




All other content required for this class will be provided via CANVAS.

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