If your instructor is Ms. Olga Doi-Sprague:

This course introduces the principles and techniques of computer-generated graphic art, design and illustration using vector drawing and bitmap image editing software. Students will create original graphic art and animation for the screen, as well as generate composite art based on scanned/digital images. Emphasis will be placed on the creative process and how computer technologies, just as traditional art media, can be used to generate aesthetically meaningful graphic art. Student-to-Student written critiques and discussion, Net Art criticism, and a written paper based on computer aesthetics are required components of this class. Computer Platforms used: Windows/Mac; Windows 2000- minimum RAM 128MB. Mac System 10- minimum RAM 128MB. Software used: Macromedia Dreamweaver Studio MX series(containing Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Freehand software) and collection of downloadable graphics freeware. Students will design and publish art websites. Text book or software purchases are not required for this class. This class is designed to work with the 30 day free trial versions of Macromedia Studio MX and freeware. Students wishing to purchase the Macromedia Studio MX software suite will be inexpensively investing in their possible careers as web/graphic designers since the Macromedia family of web/graphics tools are the industry standard. Students receive a sizable purchase discount with their student ids. Please contact the HCCC Bookstore for more purchase info. 1.888.GO.4.HCCC ext. 8420. or online at http://www.hcccbookstore.com, email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) The bookstore/educational price for the Studio MX suite (MAC/PC version) is $199.00 For more information about this class please contact Olga Sprague at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Prerequisites: Students will use Windows or Mac platform with the minimum RAM and systems suggested above. Suggested software purchase of Macromedia Studio MX software-(sold as a bundle containing Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Freehand software).

If your instructor is Mr. Blake Pitcher:

Description: This course is designed to provide the principles of computer-based graphic design using vector-based drawing and photographic image editing software. Students will create original graphic art and generate composite art based on digital images. Emphasis will be placed on the creative process and how technology, just as traditional mediums, can be used to generate aesthetically-pleasing graphic art.

Software Requirements: This course is designed to work with 30-day trial versions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Hardware Requirements (From Adobe.com)
Windows
• Intel Pentium 4, Intel Centrino, Intel Xeon, or Intel CoreDuo (or compatible) processor
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
• 512MB of RAM
• 64MB of video RAM
• 1GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
• 1,024x768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card

Macintosh
• PowerPC G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor
• Mac OS X v10.4.8-10.5 (Leopard)
• 512MB of RAM
• 64MB of video RAM
• 2GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
• 1,024x768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card

Textbooks

- Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)
- Adobe Illustrator CS3 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)