Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Graphic Skills

Introduction to Graphic Skills - ART 140 at Northern Virginia Community College

ART 140 - Introduction to Graphic Skills: Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications.

(3-4 Cr.) Lecture 1-2 hours, Lab 4 hours, Total 5-6 hours per week.

3-4 credits

ART 140 Detailed Outline (VCCS Faculty & Staff Only)

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46071	ART 140-01YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
For ART 140: Extensive introduction to digital and traditional graphic design studio skills. Prerequisite to majority of Graphic Design classes. Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications. Hybrid Course
46214	ART 140-01YL	3	M	9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
OER-low cost textbooks Hybrid Course Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work . 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
47294	ART 140-02YA	3	W	12:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
For ART 140: Extensive introduction to digital and traditional graphic design studio skills. Prerequisite to majority of Graphic Design classes. Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications. Hybrid Course
46240	ART 140-02YL	3	F	12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work. 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
48331	ART 140-03YL	3	Tu	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
49073	ART 140-04YL	3	W	1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work. 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
47296	ART 140-40YA	3	M	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course For ART 140: Extensive introduction to digital and traditional graphic design studio skills. Prerequisite to majority of Graphic Design classes. Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications.
47541	ART 140-41YA	3	Th	12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
For ART 140: Extensive introduction to digital and traditional graphic design studio skills. Prerequisite to majority of Graphic Design classes. Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
65914	ART 140-42YA	3	Th	6:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
For ART 140: Extensive introduction to digital and traditional graphic design studio skills. Prerequisite to majority of Graphic Design classes. Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications. Hybrid Course
76456	ART 140-42YL	3	Tu	8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
27910	ART 140-001A	3	M	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 50% or more of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. Fifteen Week
27914	ART 140-003A	3	Th	9:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course Fifteen Week 50% or more of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule.
26499	ART 140-01YL	3	Tu	9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
27911	ART 140-02YA	3	Tu	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Fifteen Week 50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
26500	ART 140-02YL	3	M	1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
42893	ART 140-03YL	3	M	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
26501	ART 140-04YL	3	W	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
26503	ART 140-40YL	3	W	4:00 p.m.-6:15 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
28594	ART 140-41YA	3	W	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week 50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
27903	ART 140-42YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week 50% or more of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule.

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