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DAR 225 Advanced Video Production
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of DAR 125. Production of digital video projects. Includes professional digital video production, digital formats
and scripting, production plan, utilization of digital camera and lighting equipment in remote and on-location sites, post
production, linear and non-linear editing equipment and approaches, editing and the visual storyline, and building a portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 125.
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.
Offered: Spring.
DAR 226 DeskTop Publishing for Digital Arts: Adobe InDesign
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Design and creation of publications on a personal computer system. Includes current Adobe InDesign software documents,
computer graphics hardware, and professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 051 or 120.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived with experience in computer graphics. See a Digital Arts faculty member for
information.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
DAR 228 Advanced Desktop Graphics: Adobe Illustrator
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Advanced computer generated vector graphics and illustrations. Includes current Adobe Illustrator software, computer
graphics hardware, design, vector graphic documents, and professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 122.
Offered: Spring.
DAR 230 Production Techniques for Print
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Preparation of artwork for printing. Includes crop marks, typesetting to specifications, typesetting to match a layout line
breaks/spelling, spot colors, duotones, bleeds/reversed type, two sided documents, dummy documents, line art/photos,
output, newspaper and magazine ads, logo specifications, paper stock, outline photos, CMYK process colors, multiple page
booklets, trapping, and professional work environment.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 122, 220 or 226, and 221 or concurrent enrollment.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
DAR 232 Digital Photography II
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of DAR/ART 128. Includes intermediate digital cameras with manual functions, intermediate digital darkroom
and digital output, quality of light, intermediate image composition, multiple images, intermediate portfolio development,
and critical analysis. Also includes the intermediate use of state-of-the-art professional quality computers and image
processing software, professional digital cameras, printers, and a lighting studio with professional lighting equipment.
Prerequisite(s): DAR/ART 128.
Recommendation: Completion of DAR 221 before enrolling in this course.
Information:
Same as ART 232.
Students must own or have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image
processing software. Cameras and professional quality computers and software will be provided during the course.
Professional quality cameras, printers, lighting equipment and studio will be provided for specific assignments.
There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees.
The prerequisite(s) may be waived for basic skills in digital photography. See a DAR/ART digital photography instructor
for prerequisite information.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
DAR 233 Digital Photography III
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of DAR/ART 232. Includes digital capture and image acquisition, advanced digital darkroom and digital
output, advanced image composition, advanced multiple images integration, advanced portfolio development, and
advanced critical analysis. Also includes the advanced use of state-of-the-art professional quality computers and image
processing software, professional digital cameras, scanners, printers, and projectors.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 221 and DAR/ART 232.
Information:
Same as ART 233.
Students must own or have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and a computer with image
processing software. Cameras and professional quality computers and software will be provided during the course.
Professional quality cameras, printers, lighting equipment and studio will be provided for specific assignments.
Information: There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees.
The prerequisite(s) may be waived for basic skills in digital photography. See the ART/DAR instructor for prerequisite
information.
Offered: Spring.
DIGITAL ARTS
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