Course length: 18-weeks
Course number: 500615
Course description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital creativity and visual communication. Students explore how images, text, sound, and motion are combined to tell a story or communicate an idea. Emphasis is placed on creativity, experimentation, and learning the basic tools used in digital design.
Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning experiences that build foundational skills in digital art, simple animation, and visual layout while developing confidence as creators. This course serves as an entry point into Britton’s multimedia and creative technology pathway.
Students will:
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Create original digital artwork using basic design tools
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Explore the elements and principles of visual design
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Combine text, images, and audio to communicate ideas
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Practice storyboarding and planning before creating projects
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Receive and apply peer feedback to revise their work
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Demonstrate responsible and ethical use of digital media
