What happens in Digital Media

Digital art is any art in which computers played a role in production or display of the artwork. Such art can be an image, sound, animation, video, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, video game, web site, algorithm, performance or gallery installation.

Digital artists do, simply, what centuries of artists have always done by exploring and adopting a culture’s new technology toward the making of a personal imagery. In doing so the culture is also reflected in the artwork as is the artist’s personal vision. As our culture becomes increasingly digitized, digital artists are leading the way in exploring and defining this new culture. Digital Artists use a medium that is nearly immaterial, that being binary information which describes the color and brightness of each individual pixel on a computer screen.

Comic book artists in the past would generally sketch a drawing in pencil before going over the drawing again with India ink, using pens and brushes. Magazine illustrators often worked with India ink, acrylics or oils. Currently, an increasing number of artists are now creating digital artwork.

Students will receive extensive training in graphic arts and design, composition, digital paint and illustration techniques, as well as digital and traditional typography.  The Graphic Arts training includes proper operation of a variety of equipment, knowledge of pre-press production, photo manipulation and a comprehensive understanding of the overall operation of graphic design studio.

Commercial arts includes training in vinyl and computer graphics, animation, comic illustration, silk screen printing, and advertising design.  We also offer certification in a wide range of fields offered through Adobe.

A competent graduate with experience will have no trouble finding employment,  Many graphic design demands exist in business companies, the entertainment industry, marking and advertising, web design, animation, and video editing.

Business Partner Needed
Petersons Communications Department is looking for a business partner to advise us on keeping equipment up to date,employee/employment needs,heading our advisory committee, and staying in sync with todays rapidly changing communication industry.  
Please contact Mr. Fuller for more details.

Advisory Committee 
The Peterson communications academy is looking for parents, business accociates,and related industries to serve on our advisory board. We meet 4 times a year to discuss course improvements, equipment issues, and information related to communications.
Please contact Mr. Fuller if you would like to assist us with our advisory committee.