Scott Taylor

Residential Faculty - Digital Art

Art and Design

Office: AC 30 - Room: AC2S

https://scotttaylorart.myportfolio.com/work

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

AVC169 2D Media Design 3 Credits

Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows.

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

Course Notes: ART169 is required for the Certificate of Completion in Digital Arts: Web Design, Digital Illustration and Graphic Design. It is also required for the following tracks in the AAS Digital

Arts Degree Web Design, Digital Illustration and Graphic Design. Software used: Adobe Illustrator

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17429
Dobson Campus

AC 2S

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

AVC280AC Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone 3 Credits

Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

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
17447
Dobson Campus

AC 2S

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/28/2026 – 12/18/2026
Fr
12:30 PM – 3:15 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 17447 is intended for students pursuing the Graphic Design and Illustration Degrees or Certificates only.

AVC289 Computer Illustration 3 Credits

Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial illustration using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of computer techniques including color paint and draw programs for the production of commercial illustrations for publications and printed matter. Use of and output devices.

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

Course Notes: This course builds upon the Adobe Illustrator skills gained in AVC169, advancing digital illustration design and technical skills.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17450
Dobson Campus

AC 2S

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Class Started

Spring 2027

AVC169 2D Media Design 3 Credits

Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows.

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

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
11863
Dobson Campus

AC 2S

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Open

13 of 20
Seats Available

AVC280AC Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone 3 Credits

Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

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
11987
Dobson Campus

AC 2S

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/22/2027 – 05/14/2027
Fr
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Open

12 of 20
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.

This section is intended for students pursuing the Graphic Design and Illustration Degrees or Certificates only.

AVC289 Computer Illustration 3 Credits

Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial illustration using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of computer techniques including color paint and draw programs for the production of commercial illustrations for publications and printed matter. Use of and output devices.

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

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
11885
Dobson Campus

AC 2S

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

13 of 20
Seats Available

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