Welcome to Digital Arts at HGTC!

Here is some info at a glance for you:

1. Make sure you are in the required classes for Digital Arts First Semester. They are ARV 121 Design, ARV 110 Computer Graphics I and ARV 212 Digital Photography. You MUST take ALL of these classes and get a C or better to move onto Spring Semester. Please double check this and if you need help ASK. Professor Mroz and Balzotti love helping our students.

2. ABSENCES: There are NO EXCUSED absences, You MUST attend ALL classes. You are only allowed 3 absences per semester for a class meeting 2 x a week or 2 absences per semester for a 1x a week class. It's imperative you communicate with your professors if something happens and you are going to be absent. This rule is tied to your financial aid. You could loose your aid if you do not come to class.

3. Design ARV 121 has 5 Projects, 1. logo 2. business card 3. poster 4. magazine cover 5. holiday greeting card, plus your final Portfolio Poster. Books you need  Book 1 and Book 2 

4. Computer Graphics I ARV 110 has 2 Projects: Project 1 - Image Vectorization and Project 2 Sound as Image, these are to be 7 week projects that take time to perfect. you will also have weekly chapter work that is due and 2 Exams. Midterm on Illustrator and a Final on Photoshop. The book you use for this class will be used next semester too, so don't return them.
   Book 1 & Book 2

5. Digital Photography I ARV 212, in this class you will discover how to create wonderful images blending both the tips and tricks of composition and exposure with both a DSLR or your phone. You will explore 8 genres, Garden and Nature, Landscapes, Architecture, Still life, Abstract, Portrait, Night and Sports/Action. You will create a printed portfolio as well as a digital portfolio. KEEP the printed portfolio you will need this for ARV 262 Student Showcase in the last semester. The Book for this class is in the bookstore or D2L as a PDF.

6. Supplies/Items you NEED. A sketchbook, an Adobe subscription, external hard drive or cloud storage, cutting mat, exacto knife/blades, mat board and a positive attitude! :) 

7. D2L This is where you will find all course information, submit work and complete exams. Classes are organized the following way: 
   - Course Home, contains welcome message with quick access to Instructional package and Insructor Information sheet. Important messages may also populate there as well.
   - Assignments, all Quizzes and Dropboxes for each project
   - Contents, this is where you will find all lectures and details on what we are reviewing organizes by week

8. Don't be afraid to ask questions!!

9. Critiques; Critiques are a way to review your work among the class for you to improve your work. This is part of the process, getting and giving feedback is SOOOOO important! Don't be afraid to give an opinion, we all look at the world differently, getting unique perspectives makes us better. Critiques are meant to improve your work they are
   NOT criticizing YOU as a person.  

10. We teach you the creative process, use it!

11. Do the research! Part of the design process is understanding your project and what you want to do. A Complete and thorough investigation must be done. Students will say, "I'm stuck", &  "I can't think of anything" and 99% of the time it's because they haven't researched the projects enough. Do Not Skip this step.

Spring Semester

More details to come, But be prepared to register for classes around Week 8 or 9 of the fall semester.

ARV 162 Graphic Reproduction I

ARV 210 Computer Graphics II

ARV 232 Digital Photography II

CGC 106 Typography