Digital Art and Graphics (COMP 0986)

This course introduces tools and procedures required for digital art and graphic design. Basic terminology of digital images and file formats will be introduced. Students will begin their study of digital art using photo editing software (GIMP, Photoshop). Photo editing will introduce students to design software and familiarize them with common functions of design software such as movement, selection, and colour manipulation.

Completion of 2 of the following courses is required for completion of ABE Provincial Level Computer Studies: COMP 0982, COMP 0984, COMP 0985, COMP 0986, COMP 0987. These courses may be taken in any order.
Course code: COMP 0986
Credits: 4.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=COMP&number=0986

Schedule †

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
42549January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
42551February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
42553March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
42758April 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew

Additional Information

  • Software options and basic terminology for graphic design
    Object transformations and selection options
    Common graphic design operations and tools
    Color and image formatting
    Various tools and operations relating to photo editing
    Extended software suites for graphic design

Students with prior experience in digital design may submit a portfolio of their work in lieu of the coursework. Students who elect to challenge the course via PLAR will be evaluated by:

70% Portfolio
30% Culminating Project

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.50/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.60/course
  • Student Union: $69/term
  • UPass: $180/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.