SUMMER 2025 COURSES
The following courses are offered summer 2025 in Fine Arts, Film and Digital Media. Advisors are ready to assist you with choosing the most appropriate class for you. If you have specific questions about course content, please contact Jaime Knight, Department Chair - jaimecknight@unm.edu, or the instructor for the course directly. Faculty bios and emails can be found here.
Contact an advisor directly at (575) 737-3698 or click HERE to register.
Under certain circumstances, prerequisites may be waived. You must contact an advisor directly to facilitate this request.
SUMMER 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The 2025 summer session runs June 2nd through July 23rd
Introduction to Digital Media Editing - Photoshop - FDMA 1515
w/ Adrian Pijoan
Online, asynchronous
In this course, students will learn how to use the tools in Adobe Photoshop to create new images and edit existing images. Tools used will include selections, layers, and adjustments, among other pixel editing tools. Basic composition and output will be emphasized in all projects.
Introduction to Art - ARTH 1120
w/ Paula King
Online, asynchronous
This foundation course introduces and explores the visual arts on a personal, societal, cultural, and historical level. An excellent course for someone new to the study of art or the experienced artist, students learn about all art-making processes, art materials, and techniques used by artists, designers, and architects. Studies feature iconic artists throughout history and major art movements. Students will build on a broad knowledge base to practice the skill of formal analysis, in order to expand an art appreciation and grow a personal aesthetic. The course offers a creative project using basic photography.
Canvas Online Course. This course is completed 100% online, therefore access to a computer and the internet are required. Designed with Quality Matters Standards, ARTH 1120 provides an excellent learning experience and offers flexibility for busy students. Support with the technology of the course is provided on campus, by email, and by phone by the HELP support staff of UNM. Pacing may be accelerated for early completion.
Inclusive Access for this course: This course has been set up for inclusive access delivery, this means your materials will be accessible through UNM Learn when classes begin. You do not need to shop for the ‘title of the book’ ahead of time. You do not need to pay by credit card or any other method, you should not see a prompt for payment at all when using the inclusive access materials. Your specially discounted price will be billed to your UNM Bursar Account AFTER the add/drop deadline. Additionally, McGraw-Hill Connect Access will be required (includes ebook, Smartbook, course learning activities, and exams).
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 7: Arts and Design
Capstone - FDMA 2999
w/ Peter Walker
Instructor permission required.
Online, asynchronous - Arranged
Students will demonstrate the skills they have learned in the FDMA Certificate and/or Associates program by creating a portfolio of their own unique media work.