Required Software:
Successful completion of the course requires constant access to the Adobe CS4 or CS3 or CS2 Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign).
For enrolled students, many educational discounts are available. The best source is www.collegesoftware.org. or call them toll free at 1-866-325-3222

CS5 is available from Adobe. The system requirements have changed significantly, students are advised to check system requirements before purchasing.

Recommended Textbooks
There are no required textbooks. Some helpful titles include:

Visual Quickstart Guide, Illustrator CS4 for Windows and Macintosh, Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas, Peachpit Press, ISBN-10: 032156345X.

Visual Quickstart Guide, Photoshop CS4 for Windows and Macintosh, Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas, Peachpit Press, ISBN: 0321573579.

and Visual Quickstart Guide, InDesign CS4 for Windows and Macintosh, Sandee Cohen, Peachpit Press, ISBN: 0321573528.

Adobe Press offers many excellent titles on these and related subjects. Visual Quickstart also has many other related titles. These books are good for reference, and some step by step guides but not for reading alone.

Internet Browser:
You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in Blackboard Vista, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here. Check on the left side of the page, General Support.

Movie Player
Students will also need Adobe Flash Player. Click here for Free download.

Acrobat Reader
If you don't already have Acrobat Reader, Click here for Free download.

See District Online Schedule for official list of required and optional textbooks and materials for this class.
Purchase Textbooks Online at the SDCCD Online Bookstore

Hardware and Software:
To successfully complete this online course, you will be required to meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. View Hardware and Software Requirements.

Internet Browser:
You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in Blackboard Vista, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here.

ARTG 125 Digital Media Spring 16 Weeks

6.7 hours per week minimum, 3 Units

Grade Only -- no pass/fail

Advisory:ENGL 051 and ENGL 056, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or assessment Skill Levels W5/R5.

Limitation on Enrollment:  This course is not open to students with previous credit for ARTG 125.

This course is an introduction to the principles of digital media utilized for visual communication.  Instruction will incorporate the current hardware and software utilized in the graphic design industry.  The specific software will be Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and Bridge.  CS4 is the current version, CS3 and CS2 may also be used by students.  Earlier versions may not be useable.  Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX platforms are supported.  The course is tailored to the student in graphic design.  (FT).  Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.

Gain understanding of how to analyze graphic design problems and solutions in terms of successful production.

Evaluate the usefulness of the digital environment and the integration of traditional methods.

Completion of projects designed to show graphic design skills and knowledge of software techniques learned.

Demonstrate proficiency in creating and editing vector-based graphic elements.

Demonstrate proficiency in creating and editing raster-based graphic elements.

Demonstrate ability to use page layout tools for print and web-based communication.

Show ability to use correct terms and engage in current practices of professional graphic designers.

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

1. Complete Online Application (for new SDCCD students). Go to Student Web Services
2. Receive registration appointment and instructions by email or mail.
3. Register online at the Reg-e, our online registration system.
4. Make sure that you pay your tuition so that you don't lose your registration!   Fees and Tuition Information.
5. Order textbooks online. Visit our online bookstore.
6. After completion of registration on Reg-e, and several days prior to the start of the semester, you will receive an email with course login instructions. If you don't receive an email please go to http://www.sdccdonline.net and login on the first day of class as follows:
   
   Type your Blackboard Vista Username = 7-digit College Student Identification (CSID) number
   Type your Password =  mmddyyyy (your birthdate with no hyphens, slashes, or spaces)
   
   For example:  1010101 (CSID number used at registration)
                          06231980 (password for the birthdate June 23, 1980 )
    
7. If this course is closed, please login to Reg-e to be placed on a waitlist. If the waitlist is full, you will not be able to add your name to the waitlist.

You will not be able to login to your online course until the first day of the semester!!!
You must login to your online course on the first day of the session to avoid your enrollment being dropped.
Follow the login instructions at www.sdccdonline.net/login.htm