Brightpoint Community College: Computer Graphic Techniques - ART 180

Computer Graphic Techniques - ART 180 at Brightpoint Community College

ART 180 - Computer Graphic Techniques: 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 creatively solve using standard computer graphic applications.

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

3 credits

ART 180 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
61094	ART 180-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-18	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.

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
80294	ART 180-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. Course taught using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator on Macintosh computer. 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.
98951	ART 180-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	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. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. Course taught using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator on Macintosh computer.
99310	ART 180-C72	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2026-08-24	Chester Campus	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. Course taught using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator on Macintosh computer.
99311	ART 180-MA06	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	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. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. Course taught using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator on Macintosh computer.
80214	ART 180-MA14	3	Tu Th	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.	2026-08-24	Midlothian	HY
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. Course taught using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator on Macintosh computer. 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 2027 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
25850	ART 180-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-13	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.
26224	ART 180-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-13	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.
26325	ART 180-MA08	3	Tu Th	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2027-01-13	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.
26140	ART 180-MA14	3	Tu Th	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.	2027-01-13	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.

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