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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Art & Design
  

  • ARTS 1010 - Introduction to the Visual Arts

    3 credit(s)
    An appreciation of the visual arts from a historical perspective. Includes an overview of the creative process, the evolution of art, and art as it relates to society.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1090 - History of Graphic Design

    3 credit(s)
    This course will examine the History of Graphic Design from the origins of writing to contemporary practices. The main focus of this course will be on the Industrial Revolution through the Postmodern period. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and describe major designs, designers and significant design movements.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1250 - Art Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    A broadening of knowledge and appreciation of art with emphasis on basic art elements, art materials and processes, and associated basic art vocabulary development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1260 - Printmaking

    3 credit(s)
    Skill development and understanding of a variety of printmaking media, including linocut, woodcut, monoprint, engraving and silk screening techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1270 - Drawing I

    3 credit(s)
    Utilizing observation and imagination, the student will study and apply in individual projects the principles of drawing and perspective including the creative use of line and space.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1280 - Oil & Acrylic Painting

    3 credit(s)
    The process of painting, the examination of the nature of painting materials, and concepts which apply to growth as a painter. Includes the human figure, still life, landscape, and imaginative material.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1290 - Watercolor Painting

    3 credit(s)
    Materials and techniques of watercolor painting. Exploration of basic and mixed media is included.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1300 - Visual Design

    3 credit(s)
    Identifying and solving design problems. Various projects will engage students in creative processes. Materials, techniques and vocabulary are presented and computer design introduced.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1310 - Ceramics I

    3 credit(s)
    Processes and principles of ceramics with emphasis on design, construction, and craftsmanship. Includes hand-built materials, throwing, glazing, and firing techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1450 - Design I

    3 credit(s)
    Two-dimensional design fundamentals: concepts and processes. Studio problems are used to introduce concepts, vocabulary, and skills applicable to design in the visual communications field. In addition, an introduction to computer technology, a variety of software used in the industry and traditional design techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1500 - Introduction to Digital Photography

    3 credit(s)
    Students will be introduced to the digital darkroom. Digital cameras and scanners will be used to create digital files. Projects will include utilization of image manipulation programs/software.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 1800 - History of Photography

    3 credit(s)
    This course provides an overview of the history of photography from 1839 to present, including technological developments, aesthetic trends, styles and movements, and important photographers. Special attention is paid to the impact of the photographic image and how it has shaped modern culture worldwide.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2240 - Life Drawing

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    An introductory course in the basics of figure drawing utilizing observation of models. Specific visual problems will acquaint the student with a variety of media and drawing techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2260 - Problems in Studio-Printmaking

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Intensive study to further develop skills in printmaking.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2270 - Problems in Studio-Drawing

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Intensive study to further develop skills in drawing.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2280 - Problems in Studio-Oil & Acrylic Painting

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Intensive study to further develop skills in oil and acrylic painting.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2290 - Problems in Studio-Watercolor Painting

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Intensive study to further develop skills in watercolor painting.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2300 - Problems in Studio-Design

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Intensive study to further develop skills in design.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2310 - Ceramics II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Processes and principles of ceramics with emphasis on design, construction, and craftsmanship. Includes hand-built materials, throwing, glazing, and firing techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2330 - Color Theory

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the theory of color. Students will learn several color systems, with emphasis on proper color selection, color harmonies and color mixing.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2450 - Design II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Students focus on integrating computer skills to communicate and promote individual design concepts and approaches. Studio problems are used to continue study in a variety of visual disciplines. Includes computer graphic concepts and in-depth study design/working in Photoshop.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2500 - Creative Photography

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    This course encompasses creativity in all phases of photography- analyzing, input, process and output. It promotes the exploration and expression of personal creativity through the following methods; including development and integration of technical, visual and conceptual skills and imagination in applying new knowledge. It involves a comprehensive analysis of a variety of concepts, processes and influences upon which the student can draw to develop their photographic sensibilities of creative self-expression. Historical aspects of how an image impacts society, studio lighting and location photography will also be emphasized. Students must provide a DSLR camera or a SLR camera (film then will be transferred to digital files).
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2650 - InDesign for Designers

    3 credit(s)
    This course focuses on the use of Adobe lnDesign to study historical and contemporary practices of typography and integrate text, graphics, basic letterforms, major type families, and phot ographs into document layouts and design.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ARTS 2850 - Multimedia Portfolio & Graduate Exhibit

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    This course gives students opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge from previous course work to develop a multimedia portfolio and create a public exhibit of their work. Students will write a personal statement about their work and collaborate with other graduating art students. Topics will also include self promotion and web design. This course must be taken in the student’s last semester.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0