DA 101 Foundation of Digital Arts

School of the Arts

DA 101 Foundation of Digital Arts: The study and profession of digital arts requires a far-reaching and comprehensive understanding of how design interfaces with technology. This course explores the language, practices and systems used in new media production. Web, print, motion graphic, video and interactive design methods are all covered in this introductory course.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisite: None

Crosslisted: None

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Yesbctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Lab (lab, field, computer)1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. explain terms, concepts and theories of digital arts;
  2. edit and export video footage into a film project;
  3. create typographic designs;
  4. create and produce print designs;
  5. apply colour theory and typesetting to digital designs;
  6. incorporate self-assessment techniques; and
  7. apply the basic concepts of motion graphic.

Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.