20 courses with the subject AT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AT 200Art Drawing I3
Art Drawing I is an introductory foundation course that explores a variety of drawing techniques and media. Emphasis will be placed on drawing from direct observation of forms in space. This course will involve the study and practice of the visual elements of composition and provides a solid foundation for development in any of the visual arts. Course Outcomes
This course is a continuation of AT 200 involving the study of pictoral structure and expanded interpretation that may include the drawing of objects, nature, and/or the figure. Course Outcomes
AT 200 or permission of the instructor. F/S (Cycles - C, N, S)
AT 210Painting I3
Painting I is a foundation course that introduces the student to basic painting techniques with an emphasis on color theory and composition. This course provides a solid foundation for further painting exploration. Course Outcomes
Painting Workshop addresses the essential methods and techniques involved in painting. Exploration of color theory, composition, and varied subject matter with an emphasis on experimental and independent development is the focus of this course. Course Outcomes
This course will introduce the student to watercolor painting with an emphasis on the fundamentals of composition, value, and color relationships. Students learn to control the medium of watercolor and produce watercolor paintings. This will be achieved in the spirit of individual growth and the development of each student’s style. Course Outcomes
This course is a basic introduction to photography. The student will learn about camera operations, lenses, meters, lighting, black-and-white film development, and print making using darkroom techniques. Group discussions and critiques concerning the history of photography, and contemporary and conceptual practices will also be a focus of this course. Lab fee. Single lens manual 35mm camera required. Course Outcomes
This course is for the student who has a basic understanding of the medium (camera use, black-and-white film development, and printmaking). The class will cover advanced camera work and printmaking, traditions and concerns in photography, and projects related to expanding the student’s visual vocabulary. Lab fee. Single lens manual 35mm camera required. Course Outcomes
This course is an introduction to digital imaging as it relates to photographic practice, theory, and history. Through creative assignments that emphasize technical skills and conceptual development, students will learn basic digital image manipulation, input and output strategies using digital cameras, and creative camera controls. Course Outcomes
Photography Workshop is a studio course that requires students to explore the broader possibilities of photographic digital imaging. The course will cover the standard functions of the digital SLR camera and the digital darkroom. Using image-editing software as the primary creative medium, students will create imagery that steps beyond the traditional photograph. Assignments will require students to explore conceptual and aesthetic issues through collage and photo manipulation. Course Outcomes
Design I is an introductory foundation course dealing with basic principles and elements of two-dimensional design. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored. This course provides a solid foundation for development in any of the visual arts. Course Outcomes
This course is an introduction to the methods and theories of 3D design. Through creative assignments and technical demonstrations, students will develop a foundation in both the skills of and the concepts behind making art in three dimensions. This course will focus on construction methods utilizing readily available resources. Students will be expected to provide the required materials and purchase some small hand tools. Course Outcomes
This is an introductory course focusing on language made visible through the organization of letterforms and type. Students acquire foundational knowledge of typographical history, traditions, and anatomy. Students create projects demonstrating traditional, interpretive, and expressive techniques/systems through studio assignments using page layout software supported by extensive sketchbook development. Course Outcomes
Computer Art and Design is an introductory course using digital media as a rich resource for artistic expression. It examines the computer’s unique capabilities and influence on traditional art forms such as design, printmaking, painting, and photography. The course will utilize current computer graphic design software. Basic computer knowledge is recommended before taking this course. Course Outcomes
This studio course explores visual art and design through sound, animation, interactivity, images, and video. Students will work with a variety of software programs and traditional mediums to create strong conceptual artworks that disseminate information through time-based media. Course topics will require students to consider aesthetic issues, interactive navigation as well as linear and non-linear narration. Course Outcomes
This course is the digital equivalent of drawing and painting. Through the use of computer software, the student will be able to simulate all of the major artistic media used on a two-dimensional surface. While this course is not meant to supplant those traditional art forms, it allows the student to experiment and create without having to purchase costly art supplies. Students will use state-of-the-art equipment and draw and paint using pressure-sensitive tablets. Some drawing experience is helpful. Course Outcomes
This course will examine the method of storytelling in the graphic novel and other formats of sequential art. The history and techniques of sequential art will be introduced. Five to nine major works chosen from various genres and cultural traditions will be studied in depth by examining both the literary and artistic techniques employed by the authors. Students will be expected to complete both academic/research-based and creative projects. Course Outcomes
This is a visual arts course introducing students to the art world. Art Appreciation establishes the individual student’s framework for looking at works of art and develops his or her knowledge and understanding of contemporary art. This course is focused on developing the critical skills of description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of art through writing, reading, and verbal interpretive skills. Students will be exposed to the world of art through (but not limited to) gallery and museum visits, lectures, readings, and discussions. Course Outcomes
(Ancient through Medieval) This course is a chronological survey of art from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages (c. 1400)–including the art and architecture of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe–with an emphasis on art in the Western tradition. The course will focus on the dynamic relationship between artistic form and cultural content. Course Outcomes
(Renaissance through 20th Century) This course is a chronological survey of the history of Western art with an emphasis on understanding art in relation to its cultural context. The course begins with the Renaissance, followed by the rise of national styles in the 17th and 18th centuries in France and England, nineteenth-century neoclassicism, romanticism, realism, impressionism, and post-impressionism, as well as modernism and developments in 20th-century art. Course Outcomes
Art and Design Practices is a capstone course designed to tie together themes and material across the Fine Arts and Design curriculum. Students will prepare and learn how to maintain professional portfolios (traditional, digital, and websites) as well as, explore career and transfer opportunities. Students will be encouraged to build upon previous course content as they research and develop their final capstone projects. Research will focus on art historical and global perspectives relevant to students’ individual projects. It is recommended that students take this course in their third or fourth semester after the completion of foundation-level courses. Course Outcomes
