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47 courses with the subject ART, 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.

ART 1020DRAWING I

This course is an introduction to the basic principles and practices of drawing. Students will complete a variet

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 1030HISTORY OF ART

Study of selected works of architecture, sculpture and painting from prehis

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 1040HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

This course will explore the role photography has played in our society s

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 16002-D DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

This introductory studio course addresses visual dynamics on the 2-D picture plane, including line, shape,

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 1700GRAPHIC DESIGN I

Students are introduced to the theoretical and practical applications of graphic design. Assignments build visual discernment, co

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2010SCULPTURE I

This foundation studio course focuses on the visual dynamics and basic design issues that underlie

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2020Printmaking and Mixed Media

This course will guide students through an exploration of foundational printmaking techniques i

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2025Special Topics: Art and Community Engagement

This course explores the relationship between art-making, community, and civic engagement. The course

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2110DYNAMICS OF COLOR & DESIGN

Combining a study of essential design principles and the use of color, this course offers pra

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2120Lettering and Design I3

Appreciation and application of calligraphy (beautiful writing) through work in Foundational and Uncial Hand, use of appropriate implements, and practice in the techniques of layout and illumination in projects of varied dimensions.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2018-2019-undergraduate
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ART 2140CERAMICS

This course is a studio-based introduction ︎to ceramic art and processes. Students will le

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2150Lettering and Design II3

Building upon the techniques acquired in Lettering and Design I, the student will pursue advanced work in formations and layouts, demonstrating more mature design concepts. Emphasis will be placed on embellishment of manuscripts through the use of colored inks, paints, transfer gold, and embossing. The Foundational and Uncial Hands will be used, and the Chancery Italic Hand will be introduced.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2018-2019-undergraduate
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Prerequisite: ART 2120 or permission of instructor.

ART 2165INTRODUCTION TO NON-LINEAR EDITING

This course is introduces students to the theory and practice of non-linear editing (NLE) and the role of the editor in the production process. Wo

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2200DESIGN IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Student gains practice in graphic design especially in the print media with an emphasis on image making for concepts,

Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2201PAINTING I

This foundation studio course addresses color relationships, interactions and use in visual compositions. Studio technique o

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2260TYPOGRAPHY

This course covers typographic principles, type history, and design considerations for working with type in pr

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2300ESSENTIAL ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Acquaint yourself with this powerhouse design and image editing software. In this introductory course, acquire

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 2700Graphic Design Principles II3

Building upon the fundamentals of visual communication studied in Graphic Design I, students will gain advanced skills through exercises and projects incorporating page layout (QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign), digital imaging (Adobe Photoshop) and vector drawing software.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2018-2019-undergraduate
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Prerequisite: ART 1700 - Graphic Design Principles I or permission of the instructor

ART 2750Digital Animation I3

This class introduces 3-D modeling and animation used in Internet, video, multimedia and entertainment industry applications. Students work with computer generated objects and their placement in relation to space, cameras, and light sources. Topics for study and analysis include the architecture of movement and the creation of animated forms, the principles of object-oriented modeling and complex 3-D modeling (freeform surfaces).

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2018-2019-undergraduate
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Prerequisite: ART 1700 or permission of the instructor

ART 2800DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

This course is an introduction to digital photography using digital stil

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3010SCULPTURE II

This course is an exploration of the sculptural form including materials and exp

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3020DRAWING II

This course explores the expressive range of drawing techniques and materials. Students are expected

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3090CREATIVE ARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Students explore innovative approaches to teaching art or directing art activities. Strategies are provid

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3100POSTER DESIGN ART AS ACTIVISIM

A graphic design class that explore the art form of the poster as a means of response and calls to action in the

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3201PAINTING II

This course is a continuation of Painting I with emphasis on development of in

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3300HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

This course of study explores the history of Graphic Design from the earliest recorded human interaction to the present, from th

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3550Web Page and Web Site Design3

This course provides an in depth analysis of the major concepts and techniques used in web page and website design. The emphasis is on visual and graphic design.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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Prerequisite: ART 1600 , CIT 1052 or Permission of the Instructor

ART 3600Digital Animation II3

Upper-level students in digital art and media will advance their understanding of processes and skills such as frame rate, transitions and editing begun in Digital Animation I. Exercises and projects foster hands-on experience affording both individuals and teams a studio approach and ongoing critiques as they gain mastery with animation software.

Subject: ART
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2018-2019-undergraduate
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Prerequisite: ART 2750 or permission of the instructor.

ART 3700GRAPHIC DESIGN II

Building upon the fundamentals of visual communication studied in Graphic Design I, students

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 3800DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II

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Subject: ART
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ART 4011PORTRAIT PAINTING

An introduction to the materials and techniques of portrait painting using the painters fr

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4015WOMEN ARTISTS

Women Artists will include hands on work in drawing, painting, and portraiture plus an excurs

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4016STUDIO ART: MODERN APPROACH MAKING ART

Introduction to studio practices exploring elements in drawing, painting, collage, and t

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4017ENJOYING MODERN ART

A study of the works and lives of major artists of the Modern

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4018DRAWING FROM NATURE

This course focuses on learning to draw directly from nature in an outdoor setting u

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4019IMPRESSIONISM & POST-IMPRESSIONISM

During the 1870's and 1880's, a circle of French artist developed a revolutionary style called Impressionism that debunked the conventions of the French Academy. This cours

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4021THE ART OF ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN

This course focuses on identifying illustration as a creative communication tool. Lectures and practical exercises serve to introduce students both to the history an

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4031PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

A course designed to expose the students to the technical and creative elements of digital and film

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4058IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY

By being able to envision what’s not present and imagining possibilities(imagination), humans can generate novel ideas and products (creativity) that can enhance our world.

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4200DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

In this course, students progress to a study of advanced technical and expressive

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4225PHOTO JOURNALISM

An introduction to photography as it is used for newspapers, magazines and journ

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4400PHOTOJOURNALISM

This course analyzes the correlation between photographic elements and journalistic narrative in both print and electronic med

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4457HISTORY OF LONDON THRU ART & ARCHITECTURE

The course examines the history of London from Roman times to the twentieth century. The c

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4477HISTORY OF PARIS THROUGH ART & ARCHITECTURE

The course examines the origin, development, trials, and tribulations of the city of Paris from prehist

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4900SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Designed to acquaint students with current trends in digital art and media,

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4950PORTFOLIO SEMINAR

The focus of this course is on the creation of a professional portfolio through revisiting and refining existing coursework along

Subject: ART
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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ART 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY

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Subject: ART
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Edition: 2025-2026
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