Brenda Newhouse
Residential Faculty - Computer Graphics
Program Director:
Office: AC 30 - Room: AC11
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | ||
By appointment | By appointment |
Office hours are available during the fall and spring semesters.
If you'd like to contact me during the summer and winter break, please note that I am working a reduced schedule, so my response time is slower than when classes are in session.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| AVC190 | Art of Web Site Design | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: AVC190 is ideal for Graphic Design majors. In this course, you will learn the web design process used by design firms and freelancers. You will also learn how to plan, design, and build websites that are visually compelling, easy to use, and in accordance with industry standards. You do not need web coding or previous web design experience to succeed in this course. |
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17443
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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. |
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| AVC248 | Design Self Promotion | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17446
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/27/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Th
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4:25 PM – 7:00 PM
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Open 6 of 20 |
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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. |
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| AVC297AB | Commercial Art Internship | 2 Credits | ||||
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Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17891
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MC OFFSITE
OFF SITE |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 2 of 2 |
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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. |
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