Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 17, 2026  
Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

ART 214 - Digital Illustration

 


Description: Contemporary styles in vector graphics and digital drawing. Skill development in emblem, character, and information graphics design using industry standard software. Application of design principles.

Prerequisites: (DES 100 or ART 137 ) and (ART 110  or ART 112 

Corequisite:  



Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 6

Course Content:
  1. Vector logo design
  2. Character design
  3. Information graphics for the webIndustry standard software skills
  4. Application of principles and elements of design
  5. Introduction to traditional, historical and contemporary art examples
  6. Critique

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Design and illustrate using vector graphics. (1-5)
  2. Produce a series of illustrations that reflect various artistic techniques to express the aspects of personalities. (2)
  3. Design, render and execute web information graphics using industry standard software as the primary tool. (3)
  4. Research, analyze and execute illustrations and designs that use two or more industry standard programs. (1-6)
  5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
  6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
  7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
  8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (6)
  9. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)

Required Assessment:
  1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.