Digital Arts Pathway
Digital Arts Pathway
In the Digital Arts pathway, students learn all things Digital Arts from basics through advanced programs
and applications. Students learn tools of the Adobe Creative Suite while building personal digital
portfolios. Students in advanced courses prepare themselves for college and careers in the creative
realms of advertising, game design, animation, etc. These advanced digital arts courses are also
articulated through Delta College, which means students have the potential to earn college credit.
Completing the 3-year pathway will earn you Pathway Recognition at the Graduation Ceremony.
In the Digital Arts pathway, students learn all things Digital Arts from basics through advanced programs
and applications. Students learn tools of the Adobe Creative Suite while building personal digital
portfolios. Students in advanced courses prepare themselves for college and careers in the creative
realms of advertising, game design, animation, etc. These advanced digital arts courses are also
articulated through Delta College, which means students have the potential to earn college credit.
Completing the 3-year pathway will earn you Pathway Recognition at the Graduation Ceremony.
Students in this pathway also have the opportunity to enroll in SkillsUSA, a Career and Technical Student
Organization (CTSO) that provides students the opportunity to participate in conferences and
competitions locally, statewide, and internationally.
Organization (CTSO) that provides students the opportunity to participate in conferences and
competitions locally, statewide, and internationally.
Here is a quote from an alumni of our Digital Arts Pathway:
"Being in the Digital Arts Pathway became my start in pursuing my passion for art. What I believe I got
out of being in the pathway was the technical skill involving the usage of the software that industry
professionals use, like everything in the Creative Cloud Suite (in particular, Photoshop). Once I was in an
educational environment that surrounded me with digital tools, it definitely was a strong aid in
becoming accustomed to navigating the utilities I need for the career I am pursuing, which is Visual
"Being in the Digital Arts Pathway became my start in pursuing my passion for art. What I believe I got
out of being in the pathway was the technical skill involving the usage of the software that industry
professionals use, like everything in the Creative Cloud Suite (in particular, Photoshop). Once I was in an
educational environment that surrounded me with digital tools, it definitely was a strong aid in
becoming accustomed to navigating the utilities I need for the career I am pursuing, which is Visual
Development. In addition to this, the Digital Arts Pathway did not deviate from the traditional
fundamentals of art, teaching us many transferable skills."
fundamentals of art, teaching us many transferable skills."
Courses offered to our students in the Digital Arts Pathway are listed below:
DIGITAL ARTS 1
In this exploratory course, students learn the elements and principles of design as well as foundational
concepts of visual communication. We begin to explore Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe
Animate. While surveying a variety of media and art, students use image editing, animation, and digital
drawing to put into practice the art principles they’ve learned. They explore career opportunities in the
design, production, display, and presentation of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others
and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively communicate their
ideas.
In this exploratory course, students learn the elements and principles of design as well as foundational
concepts of visual communication. We begin to explore Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe
Animate. While surveying a variety of media and art, students use image editing, animation, and digital
drawing to put into practice the art principles they’ve learned. They explore career opportunities in the
design, production, display, and presentation of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others
and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively communicate their
ideas.
DIGITAL ARTS 2
In this expanding course, students continue to learn the elements and principles of design as well as
expanding upon the foundational concepts of visual communication. We will continue to explore Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Animate. While surveying a variety of media and art, students
will continue to use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to put into practice the art principles
they’ve learned. They explore career opportunities in the design, production, display, and presentation
of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others and learn how to combine artistic elements to
create finished pieces that effectively communicate their ideas. Students who receive an A or B in both
semesters can earn 3 units in GRART003A: Digital Illustration for Graphic Design at Delta College.
In this expanding course, students continue to learn the elements and principles of design as well as
expanding upon the foundational concepts of visual communication. We will continue to explore Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Animate. While surveying a variety of media and art, students
will continue to use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to put into practice the art principles
they’ve learned. They explore career opportunities in the design, production, display, and presentation
of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others and learn how to combine artistic elements to
create finished pieces that effectively communicate their ideas. Students who receive an A or B in both
semesters can earn 3 units in GRART003A: Digital Illustration for Graphic Design at Delta College.
DIGITAL ARTS 3
In this expanding course, students continue to learn the elements and principles of design as
well as expanding upon the foundational concepts of visual communication. We will continue to
explore Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Animate. While surveying a variety of
media and art, students will continue to use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to
put into practice the art principles they’ve learned. They explore career opportunities in the
design, production, display, and presentation of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of
others and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively
communicate their ideas. The goals of this course are designed to advance your skills in the
area of your greatest interest at this point in your artistic development. There will be numerous
opportunities to develop your individual style while meeting the project goals.
In this expanding course, students continue to learn the elements and principles of design as
well as expanding upon the foundational concepts of visual communication. We will continue to
explore Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Animate. While surveying a variety of
media and art, students will continue to use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to
put into practice the art principles they’ve learned. They explore career opportunities in the
design, production, display, and presentation of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of
others and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively
communicate their ideas. The goals of this course are designed to advance your skills in the
area of your greatest interest at this point in your artistic development. There will be numerous
opportunities to develop your individual style while meeting the project goals.
*Students who receive an A or B in both semesters of this course can earn 3 units in GRART001A: Digital Imaging 1 at Delta College.
For more information about the Digital Arts pathway contact the lead teacher, Jeremy Blackburn, at
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