Computer Graphic Arts

Computer Graphic Arts 1

(Y) Grades: 11-12 (DVHS 9-12) CSU/UC: “f”

Students will explore drawing techniques and tools used in computer arts and digital graphics. They will create original art projects using contemporary techniques in computer graphics. Students will keep design journals, critique their work and the work of others, and maintain portfolios of their artwork and writing. Schools: CHS (Articulated w/DVC ARTDM 101), DVHS (Non-ROP; Articulated w/DVC ARTDM 105);

Computer Graphic Arts 2

(Y) Grades: 10-12 CSU/UC: “f” Highly Recommend: C or better in CGA1, teacher recommendation or portfolio of student work.


Students will further develop sophisticated design concepts and processes previously learned in CGA1. They will enhance their digital illustration skills by creating advanced original graphics suitable for printing and the web. More advanced focus will be given to the integration of text and image by creating graphic arts work worthy of commercial publication. Students will demonstrate their advanced digital arts knowledge by presenting their body of work in a published online portfolio. Schools: CHS, DVHS, MVHS