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Brenda Newhouse

Residential Faculty - Computer Graphics

Program Director :

Art

Art

Office: AC 30 - Room: AC11

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
    By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

ART290AC Studio Art 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field.

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Call Art Department at 480-461-7524 for Permission Numbers.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
36432

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Closed

Notes: Permission of Instructor Required

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I 3 Credits

Introduction to multiple elements of digital imaging. Basic foundation in photographic manipulation of images, with special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: ART177 is required for all tracks of the AAS Digital Arts Degree and all tracks of the AAS Digital Arts Certificate of Completion. Software used: Adobe PhotoShop. This class is taught using Macintosh computers.

ART100 prerequisite may be waived by permission of instructor.

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19967
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Closed
AVC190 Art of Web Site Design 3 Credits

Introduction to design production for websites. Layout, typography and presentation style for HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language). Design of mock-ups using digital design software to produce artistic form and content for the Web using Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), digital text, and graphics. Discussion of color, proportion, typography and Web-specific design principles. Emphasizes design of cross-browser compatible interfaces that optimize usability, accessibility and browser interoperability.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100, or permission of Instructor. CIS133DA recommended.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19968

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 19968 flexible attendance options available. Students may contact the instructor at brenda.newhouse@mesacc.edu. ART190 is ideal for Graphic Design majors. You will learn the web design process used by design firms and freelancers. You will learn how to plan, design, and build websites that are visually compelling, easy to use, and in line with industry standards. You do not need web coding or previous web design experience to succeed in this course.

Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
AVC248 Design Self Promotion 3 Credits

Defining career goals, and developing a self-promotional marketing plan to enter the workplace, including a resume, business card, leave behind, social media presence, interactive portfolio and printed portfolio. Understand business ethics and etiquette, artist's rights, copyright laws and contractual agreements, and develop networking, interview and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34434
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
4:25 PM - 6:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 34434 Students may contact instructor at: brenda.newhouse@mesacc.edu

Spring 2024

AVC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I 3 Credits

Introduction to multiple elements of digital imaging. Basic foundation in photographic manipulation of images, with special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32110

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

15 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 32110 Students may contact instructor at: brenda.newhouse@mesacc.edu
AVC190 Art of Web Site Design 3 Credits

Introduction to design production for websites. Layout, typography and presentation style for HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language). Design of mock-ups using digital design software to produce artistic form and content for the Web using Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), digital text, and graphics. Discussion of color, proportion, typography and Web-specific design principles. Emphasizes design of cross-browser compatible interfaces that optimize usability, accessibility and browser interoperability.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100, or permission of Instructor. CIS133DA recommended.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32120

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

16 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 32120 Students may contact instructor at: brenda.newhouse@mesacc.edu
AVC248 Design Self Promotion 3 Credits

Defining career goals, and developing a self-promotional marketing plan to enter the workplace, including a resume, business card, leave behind, social media presence, interactive portfolio and printed portfolio. Understand business ethics and etiquette, artist's rights, copyright laws and contractual agreements, and develop networking, interview and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32125
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

10 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 32125 Students may contact instructor at: brenda.newhouse@mesacc.edu

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