Student artist Zoe Petersen wins award in Figge art invitational
色色研究所 student artist Zoe Petersen recently won a fan favorite award in the Figge Art Museum鈥檚 2024 College Invitational.
College Credit Certificate inArt Technology
Important Note
Pending approvals to proposed updates, this program is not currently accepting new students.
For similar curriculum, BHC recommends you consider these related programs:
Why Art Technology
The Art Technology Certificate program is a one-year immersive experience tailored for students and artists aiming to enhance their visual communication through a focus on technical skills and graphic design proficiency. Rooted in a solid foundation of drawing and design principles, the curriculum equips students with a diverse skill set and technical expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud software. Through hands-on experience with digital cameras, image manipulation, scanning and printing techniques, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of design processes. Graduates emerge ready for entry-level roles in graphic design, such as advertising, editorial design, production artist, photo retoucher and desktop publisher.
Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
36
Careers in Art Technology
Learning Objectives
- Basic drawing and design skills with a strong understanding of design principles and color theory, as applied to a variety of design related careers, such as graphic design, web design, illustration, photography, etc.
- Strong skills and technical knowledge in several Adobe Creative Cloud programs, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom and Animate. Basic understanding of technical requirements for digital prepress and print, photography and photo retouching.
- Ability to work in a team environment exploring a variety of avenues to a project, while remaining flexible and open to concepts and applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding and experience using a variety of equipment such as inkjet and laser printers, scanners, stylus tablets, digital cameras and studio lighting.
- Basic skills necessary for entry-level positions in graphic design, advertising and editorial design, photo retouching or as a photography assistant.
Art Events
There are currently no upcoming events.
Art News
New mural by BHC alum inspiring music students
A stark white wall in a music lab now provides visual inspiration for students to compose and produce their music. Mya Diabira, a 2024 色色研究所 graduate, was commissioned to create an original mural to hang in the electronic music lab at the college鈥檚 Quad-Cities Campus.
Join a musical community ensemble this fall at QC Campus
Are you interested in singing or playing music in a group setting? If so, join one of 色色研究所鈥檚 community ensembles! Choose from: Community String Orchestra Mondays, Aug. 19 […]
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724