52 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 100(3 credit hours)
Introduction to Art Provides a basic overview of the study, language, history and cultural relevance of visual art and is designed primarily for non-art majors. Utilizes visually-enhanced lectures and may include optional introductory studio experiences. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, Course Also Offered in Modules Components: LEC: Lecture
(s) During this course students will learn to appreciate the role of the visual arts in society. Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Students explore the foundations of three-dimensional art by producing experimental constructions with a range of materials. They discover the problems of working in space, joining materials and using color, texture, value, line, mass, proportion and m
This course introduces drawing, emphasizing object representation and individual expression. Students learn about line, value and spatial illusion through course and sketchbook assignments. Media include charcoal, graphite sticks, pen and ink, marker a
This course emphasizes composition and the interaction of design, image and content in representing and interpreting the subject. Students work with color through pastels, colored drawing inks, watercolor washes and colored pencils. Studio six hours per w
Students explore a variety of subject matter to learn about basic painting techniques. They study color mechanics and become competent either in acrylic or oil paints. Experimentation is encouraged. Studio six hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 101 or ART
Renaissance Through Modern Art History Surveys the historical development of Western art and architecture from the 14th Century through the present. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: English and Reading assessment exam scores above the developmental placement level or the successful completion of prescribed developmental course(s). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Students explore the aqueous medium of painting with representational and nonrepresentational subject matter. They study basic watercolor materials and techniques, flat and graded washes, dry brush and wet on wet and experiment with special effects and me
Introduction to World Art Provides a basic overview of the study, language, history, and relevance of the visual art from world cultures and designed primarily for non-art majors. Utilizes visually-enhanced lectures and may include optional introductory visual experiences. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: RDG 185, ENC 91. Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Women in Art & Art History Provides a basic overview of the visual art, artistic contributions, and lives of artists who identify as women from a global perspective. Utilizes visually-enhanced lectures and may include optional introductory visual experiences. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: English and Reading assessment exam scores above the developmental placement level or the successful completion of prescribed developmental course(s). Pre- or co-requisite: English and Reading assessment exam scores above the developmental placement level or the successful completion of prescribed developmental course(s). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
Drawing I Introduction to basic drawing skills and concepts. Projects in line, value, space and composition are among the topics that will be explored in a variety of media. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours). Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
2-Dimensional Design Investigates design principles of balance, unity and variety, emphasis, and rhythm, and their application to the elements of art, including line, shape, value and color. Uses a variety of media. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Students learn the basics of using clay in making both functional vessel forms and nonfunctional sculptural forms. They focus on basic hand-building methods including pinch pot, coil and slab and some wheel throwing. Studio six hours per week.
COM-231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3 ENG-231 American Literature I 3 0 0 3 ENG-232 American Literature II 3 0 0 3 ENG-241 British Literature I 3 0 0 3 ENG-242 British Literature II 3 0 0 3 MUS-110 Music Appreciation 3 0 0 3 MUS-112 Introduction to Jazz 3 0 0 3 PHI-215 Philosophical Issues 3 0 0 3 PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 0 3 Minimum 2 subjects
This course explores advanced technical and interpretive problems of black and white photography with a view to developing control of the medium needed for maximum quality. Lighting techniques and view camera equipment are studied. Students also explor
This course explores color photography as a separate medium with its distinct interpretive, aesthetic and procedural requirements. Students study Adobe Photoshop software, use scanners to integrate and manipulate images and explore four-color separation
This course is an introductory study of the visual arts. An emphasis is on developing an understanding and appreciation of works of art. The purposes of art will be discussed through a study of various art movements and styles, vocabulary, media and ae
This course surveys art and architecture from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Students study artifacts and monuments of many different cultures, including Egypt, Africa, North American Indian, Pre-Columbian Mexico, Greece, Rome, Early Christi
This course surveys art and architecture from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Students study artifacts and monuments of many different cultures, including Egypt, Africa, North American Indian, Pre-Columbian Mexico, Greece, Rome, Early Chri
This course surveys art and architecture from the 19th Century to the present. It presents the movements and styles of modern art in Europe and the United States, including Monet and Impressionism, Picasso and Cubism, Surrealism, Mexican Muralists, War
This course covers the basic elements of visual language and design and provides fundamental instruction in digital media as a creative tool. Students will conceive and create digital works of art, develop critical thinking skills, and conduct research on
Introduces the basic principles and elements of graphic design, the history of graphic design, form/symbol development, typography, and color theory. Provides practical experience with conceptualization, visualization, and production of graphic art using
(s) During this course students create drawings as an exploration into two-dimensional visual art. Students will deve Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
(s) Art History 1 is the study of the visual arts from pre-history through the Medieval period and Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
(s) Art History II is the study of the visual arts from Mannerism through the contemporary period a Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Students study advanced painting problems and develop personal interests, whether abstract or realistic. They focus on special problems in visual communication and making aesthetic statements. They can also experiment with materials and subject matter and
Drawing II Advanced studio investigation of drawing techniques and concepts. Projects in line, value, composition and space will be investigated through individual development of style and expression, with extensive use of figure models. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 110. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Students explore advanced problems in sculpture while developing personal threedimensional statements, covering basic sculpture techniques, casting and welding. They concentrate on refining their technical skills. Studio six hours per week.
Students experiment with clay forms, including hand-building and wheel-thrown methods. The course emphasizes achieving a high level of design and surface embellishment with special glaze techniques. Studio six hours per week.
This course is an introductory survey of Tribal Art forms from the cultures of Oceania, Africa and the Americas before contact with western man. Painting, sculpture, architecture and utilitarian objects are viewed, discussed and analyzed according to the
Students will survey various Latin American cultures and explore their contributions to the visual arts. Clay sculpture, painting, architecture and folk art are explored in this survey course with particular interest in how these art forms helped define t
Painting II Includes advanced studio investigation of the technical and formal concerns of painting. Continues the development of individual style and expression. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 220. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Jewelry/Metals I Introduces the aesthetic and technical issues relating to basic metalsmithing techniques such as sawing, filing, piercing, forging, forming, soldering, and finishing. Employs demonstrations and hands-on work to present the concepts of metal manipulation. Emphasizes instructor-led critiques. Provides an introduction to historical and contemporary metal work. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credit (90 contact hours). Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Jewelry/Metals II Continues the development of techniques introduced in Jewelry/Metals I. Emphasizes problem-solving skills and the development of personal creativity. Stresses the aesthetic and technical issues relating to raising, enameling, forging, casting, and more advanced sculptural processes. Includes discussion and critique as integral parts of the coursework. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credit hours (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 231 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Ceramics I Introduces a variety of forming and finishing techniques used in working with clay and glaze. Hand building, wheel throwing, surface alteration and glazing will be investigated, along with a brief overview of ceramic history, aesthetics and studio safety. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Attributes: Other, Course Also Offered in Modules Components: LEC: Lecture
Ceramics II Continues studio investigation of ceramic techniques in hand-building and/or wheel throwing, glazing, surface decoration, glazing and firing. Continued development of individual style and personal expression. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 240. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Graphic Communication I Provides an introduction to graphic design principles and methods and techniques used to incorporate type and image. Applies the elements and principles of design and basic color theories for design concepts. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: ART 110 & ART 112, or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Typography Introduces core principles of typography through a series of progressively complex studio assignments supported by readings, lectures, and software tutorials. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 251 or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Graphic Communication II Expands proficiency in all aspects of the design process by continuing the development of graphic design principles, methods, and techniques introduced in Graphic Communication I. Incorporates industry-standard page layout, illustration, and image editing software. Includes discussion and critique as integral parts of the coursework. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 251 or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Design Process and Presentation Continues investigation of design principles, process, vocabulary, methods, and presentation. Transitions from theoretical to applied problems with a focus on portfolio preparation and professionalism in communication. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 251 or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Sculpture I Studio investigation of the technical and formal concerns of three-dimensional expression. Basic sculptural methods of modeling, casting, carving and assembling will be explored in a variety of media. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 110, ART130. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Sculpture II Continues the development of sculptural techniques started in Sculpture I. Exploration of subject matter and personal creativity will be emphasized. Students will develop and utilize problem solving skills. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 260 or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Printmaking I Introduces the possibilities and potential of the printmaking media for generating fine arts ideas and images. Explores traditional and contemporary printmaking processes of monotype and monoprint, relief, lithography, intaglio, and stencil. Covers black and white and multiple color printing methods. Introduces printmaking vocabulary and aesthetics. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: (ART 110 and ART 120) or consent of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Printmaking II Explores concepts and techniques in intaglio, lithography, screen-print and/or relief printing with an introduction to contemporary computer/digital aided printmaking processes. Stresses individual expression by creating original imagery while continuing to learn about printmaking as a process. Emphasizes two-dimensional design and color theory concepts and drawing skills. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 270 or permission of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Digital Photography I Introduction to the skills, techniques and applications needed to create and manipulate digital photographs and to develop an understanding of photography as a fine art medium. Instruction will include the use of the digital camera and its controls to compose and capture photographs, scanning, printing and using Adobe Photoshop as a "digital darkroom". Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Digital Photography II Emphasizes the creation of fine art photographs that reflect the intent and vision of the photographer. Stresses the technical and aesthetic issues relating to image capture, manipulation, printing and presentation. Explores visual and conceptual skills, professional workflow and photographic history. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ART 281 or permission of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
Class 0 Lab 6 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3 This course provides an introduction to three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression. Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None College Transfer This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
Survival Skills for Artists Introduces skills needed to attain a higher level of education and/or a career in the visual arts. Explores the wording and formatting of credentials and statements. Covers the critical language of art, digital and printed portfolios, exhibiting artwork, marketing, career opportunities, the hazards of art materials and setting up an art studio. Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours), Laboratory: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: 9 credits of ART 100 / 200 level classes or permission of instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture