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


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
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
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus 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
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus 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
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
Thirteen Week
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
47181 ART 140-41YA 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
74046 ART 140-42YA 3
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
50% 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. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
50680 ART 140-42YL 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
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.
Thirteen Week

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
77664 ART 140-01YA 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
55157 ART 140-01YL 3
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
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.
77678 ART 140-02YA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
55158 ART 140-02YL 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
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
77689 ART 140-03YA 3
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
77685 ART 140-40YA 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
55160 ART 140-40YL 3
 M     
11:10 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
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.
Thirteen Week
77693 ART 140-41YA 3
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
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