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Malena Barnhart
Residential Faculty - Art
Office: AC 30 - Room: AC 12
480-461-7086
443-929-2590 (alt)
Office Hours
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| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | |||
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| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
My Monday office hours are virtual via this link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/mbarnhart On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays you will find me in the Art and Communications Building in rooms AC-3E or AC-12
Classes Taught
Spring Flex Start 2024
| AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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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. |
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33633 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM |
Closed |
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| AVC280AC | Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone | 3 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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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. |
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32126 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/31/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
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4:25 PM - 7:00 PM |
Closed |
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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. |
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| AVC289 | Computer Illustration | 3 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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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. |
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32133 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
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Class Started |
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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. |
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Fall 2024
| AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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 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. Introduction to vector art creation using Adobe Illustrator, introduction to elements of design & principles of design, introduction to font, layout composition and hierarchy, intermediate color theory, usability, and accessibility in design. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33566 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
Open 4 of 16 |
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to multiple elements of digital imaging. Basic foundation in photographic manipulation of images, with special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: This is a beginning Photoshop course. While learning the software, the students create projects that help shape their compositional and typographic skills. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33572 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM |
Open 13 of 16 |
| AVC289 | Computer Illustration | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: This course builds upon the Adobe Illustrator skills gained in AVC169, advancing digital illustration design and technical skills. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33599 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM |
Open 9 of 16 |
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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. |
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