Brightpoint Community College: Introduction to Computer Graphics

Introduction to Computer Graphics - ART 180 at Brightpoint Community College

ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics: Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment.

Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

3 credits

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
72280	ART 180-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
55064	ART 180-C72	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Chester Campus	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
64165	ART 180-CA01	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Chester Campus	HY
This hybrid class requires in-person meetings at the Chester campus on the specified days and times. Due to shortened in-person meetings, students must complete some required activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required. This class is for Dual Enrolled High School Students only.
54948	ART 180-MA06	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Midlothian	HY
This hybrid class requires in-person meetings at the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times. Due to shortened in-person meetings, students must complete some required activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.
54853	ART 180-MA08	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Midlothian	HY
This hybrid class requires in-person meetings at the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times. Due to shortened in-person meetings, students must complete some required activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.
63758	ART 180-MA14	3	Tu Th	5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Midlothian	HY
This hybrid class requires in-person meetings at the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times. Due to shortened in-person meetings, students must complete some required activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
23266	ART 180-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
51327	ART 180-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
24095	ART 180-MA14	3	Tu Th	5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Midlothian	HY
This hybrid class requires in-person meetings at the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times. Due to shortened in-person meetings, students must complete some required activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
33489	ART 180-A01	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
33490	ART 180-A02	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.

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