Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to Graphic Skills

Introduction to Graphic Skills - ART 140 at Northern Virginia Community College

ART 140 - Introduction to Graphic Skills: Teaches basic studio skills and concepts. Emphasizes concept development and problem solving using traditional art materials and computer techniques. Uses current graphic software applications.

(3-4 Cr.) Lecture 1-2 hours, Lab 4 hours, Total 5-6 hours per week.

3-4 credits

ART 140 Detailed Outline (VCCS Faculty & Staff Only)

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
27910	ART 140-001A	3	M	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
50% or more of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. Hybrid Course Fifteen Week
27914	ART 140-003A	3	Th	9:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
50% or more of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. Hybrid Course Fifteen Week
26499	ART 140-01YL	3	Tu	9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
27911	ART 140-02YA	3	Tu	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course Fifteen Week
42893	ART 140-03YL	3	M	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
26501	ART 140-04YL	3	W	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
28594	ART 140-41YA	3	W	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
27903	ART 140-42YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week 50% or more of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32672	ART 140-01YA	3	W	9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Twelve Week Please note: As of Fall 2024, Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are no longer offered for free through NOVA. Students need to purchase their own license for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
32285	ART 140-01YL	3	Tu	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
"50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks Twelve Week

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
45889	ART 140-01YA	3	Tu	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are no longer offered for free through NOVA. Students need to purchase their own license for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs. Hybrid Course
45984	ART 140-01YL	3	Tu	9:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	HY
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work . Hybrid Course OER-low cost textbooks
46960	ART 140-02YA	3	Th	12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.	2025-08-25	Alexandria	HY
Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are no longer offered for free through NOVA. Students need to purchase their own license for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs. Hybrid Course
46009	ART 140-02YL	3	M	11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	HY
Hybrid Course Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work.
47860	ART 140-04YL	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work. Hybrid Course
46962	ART 140-40YA	3	M	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2025-09-09	Alexandria	HY
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are no longer offered for free through NOVA. Students need to purchase their own license for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
47181	ART 140-41YA	3	W	12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.	2025-09-09	Alexandria	HY
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are no longer offered for free through NOVA. Students need to purchase their own license for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
50680	ART 140-42YL	3	W	11:10 a.m.-1:20 p.m.	2025-09-09	Loudoun	HY
Thirteen Week 60% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course

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