Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	101300 - Commercial Art
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27; Lab Hours 81)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

An introduction to digital painting focusing on techniques for creating digital artwork for the entertainment industry. Students will also be introduced to industry standard digital painting hardware and software commonly used within entertainment and other commercial art industries. PREREQUISITE: ART A110; ART A120 or ART A120H. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Interpret application methods from instructor demos, and strategies for creating, manipulating, and re-touching digital imagery.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of industry techniques displayed during lecture, video demonstrations, and course textbooks projects.
3. Demonstrate the ability to augment basic problem-solving skills with the acquisition of refined techniques and digital applications.

Course Objectives

• 1. Use computer-based tools/ applications/technologies to create, manipulate, and re-touch digital imagery.
• 2. Familiarize and develop competency with stylus-based input devices.
• 3. Analyze, differentiate, and operate the controls of selected digital graphics software applications.
• 4. Develop an effective methodology for working with multi-layered painting files.
• 5. Create effective digital images by using the concepts of design, such as: color, line, form, shape, pattern, contrast, value and composition.
• 6. Evaluate and prepare digital files for use in various types of output such as print, conceptual, animation, web, and video output.

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Lecture Content

Overview of Digital Painting  Description Software available Machine requirements Usage of digital drawing tablet Usage of digital drawing monitors Adjustment settings within computer control panels Pen pressure sensitivity Different stylus pens What types of jobs are available to digital artists. Standards compared to professional industry level. Job Descriptions Job requirements What software is used to create digital art. Software overview Opening/Saving  Menu Format  Tool Properties  Color Picker  Navigator Layers Tools Keyboard shortcuts for getting around Mouse operation and controls settings Zoom  Pan Hide the Interface  Brushes Erasers  Selection The Photoshop Workspace  Creating a new image Image size Image resolution Canvas adjustment Resolution vs pixel size Window creation Minimizing Optional Saving Formats Toolbox Preset options Menu bar options overview  File Options Edit Options Image Options Layer Options Select Options Filter Analysis Options 3d Options Window Options Help Options Photoshop tutorials Photoshop learning center Photoshop YouTube demos Printing Options  Page set-up options Connecting to a printer Setting print size options Horizontal Vertical Paper option Resolution options Document print color adjustment< / Resizing an image Scale to fit media Printer settings Paper options Color output options Using layers  Opening an image inside Photoshop Importing images into Photoshop Lock options Layer order Layer basics Layer groups Opacity settings Blending multiply layers Developing temporary layers  Merging layers Negative use of multiple layers  Adjusting layers  Effects of multiply layer options box selection and functions  Toolbox selection and functions  Move tool Rectangular marquee Rectangular marquee change options  Polygon lasso  Lasso Tool Magnetic lasso tool  Quick selection tool  Crop Tool  Magic wand Crop Tool  Eyedropper tool  Color sample tool  Spot Healing brush tool Healing brush tool  Patch tool Brush tool  Color mixer tool  Clone stamp tool  History brush  Eraser tool Photomontage Application   Selecting images from online photo sources  Using selection tool  Magic wand tool-Quick selection tool  Using the pen tool  Using layer masks  Lasso tool selection  Positive selection of pixels  Negative selection of pixels  Transferring images from one document to another  Using the dodge tool  Applying color balance adjustments  Applying hue and saturation adjustments  Editing photos with Content aware  Editing photos with Pu ppet Warp  Editing photos with the transformation tool  Establishing the narrative  Blending photos  Preparation for print

Lab Content

Using Photoshop brushes for painting  Brush options/Loading Brushes  Saving brushes  Replacing brushes  Appending brushes  Downloading new brushes  Importing brushes  Resetting brushes  Using brush presets  Modifying brushes for painting Application of brush techniques into still life exercise  Establishing proper layer set up Introductory painting techniques encompassing different styles  Working in tonal values with line art import  Developing a tonal range  Tonal values evaluation  Tones of day  Tones of night  Expressing the narrative  Establishing the mood  Methods of working  Creating a paint overlay  Dark to light application of values  Application of tonal values to shape  Creating fully visual forms with 3 shades of tone  Beginning Texture creation  Developing textures with multiple layers  Developing textures with multiple brushes  Developing textures with layer effects  Developing textures with special FX options  Using the Filter options for image adjustment  Blending textures together  Merging layers  Atmospheric Perspective  Framing  Rules of perspective  Rules of values  Angle of view  Perception of depth  Establishing foreground, middle ground, and background Perspective lines  Application of perspective, and values to create tonal Thumbnails  Establishing silhouette shapes  Direction of light  Establishing primary read  Establishing secondary read  Light source direction  Shadows  Highlights  Values  Finishing image   

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

Demonstration Observation  Individualized instruction Student presentations Supervise student use of equipment Show instructional videos Lecture Discussion Feedback/evaluation of skills practice

Reading Assignments

Students will read on average 1-2 hours per week from assigned text and online resources.

Out-of-class Assignments

Students will complete all painting assignments outside of class and are expected to spend 1-2 hours per week on out-of-class assignments. Students will have access to the OCC Art/DMAD digital lab during their scheduled lab time and during open/arranged lab times.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Discriminate between visual treatments suited for digital graphics. Appraise the visual effects of each software feature, devising ways to incorporate them into a personal stylistic repertoire. Analyze instructor demos, and apply techniques towards completing assignment guidelines.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Reading and research assignments are given throughout the class that reinforce important concepts. Through the process of completing course assignments, problem-solving skills and technical skills are put into practice.

Eligible Disciplines

Art: Masters degree in fine arts, art, or art history OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in humanities OR the equivalent. Note: “masters degree in fine arts” as used here refers to any masters degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also, art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the “Master of Fine Arts” (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing, or other non-plastic arts. Masters degree required.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Nykolai, Aleksander, Richard Tilbury and 3DTotal Team. Beginners Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop Volume 1, 1st ed. Worcestershire: 3D Total, 2012 Rationale: This book offers up a wealth of suggestions and advice to get students started, improve workflows, perfect techniques, and produce stunning images.