10 courses with the subject CAT, 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.
An introduction to the field of photography, photographic equipment and mate- rials. A study of the fundamental techniques of the camera and its expressive possibilities in relation to the field of design and visual communications. Assigned camera projects, darkroom procedures and equipment.
An introduction to the field of photography. photographic equipment and materials. A study of the fundamental techniques of the camera and its ex- pressive possibilities in relation to the field of design and visual communications. Assigned camera projects, darkroom procedures and equipment.
An introduction to figure drawing. Understanding the basic form and proportion of the human figure. Relating the four basic forms to drawing the figure. The manikin form. Dif- ferences between male and female. Balance. Foreshortening.
Principles of color and the dimensions of color. How one color affects another. Color and light. Emotional and psychological effects of color. Practical exercises in the effective use of color.
A foundation course providing the basic concepts and language of two dimensional design as related to the visual arts. A study of design elements and principles, with experiments in practical application.
Studio classes working from the human figure to develop and increase drawing skills, combined with a study of the history of drawing from prehistoric cave drawings through the Renaissance and Baroque drawing in Germany and the Netherlands. The student will ex- plore a variety of drawing techniques, and relate studio practices to the history studies. CAT 264-S Creativity 3 0 3 A study of methods, processes and attitudes that improve problem-solving skills. The creative process and how to apply it. Lecture discussion and problem-solving experiments. CAT 265-S Illustration 3 3 4 An in-depth study of illustration. A survey ofillustrative techniques. Book and magazine illustration, product illustration, cartooning, fashion illustration, and television art.
The various aspects of the printing industry are introduced, including letterpress, offset, _ lithography, flexography, and gravure. Also binding, lamination, paper, die-cutting, em- _ bossing and evaluation of suppliers. - Prerequisite: None. CAT 267-S_ Typography 1 3 2 eh study of type faces and their use in graphic design. Identification and specification of type, ~ copycasting, and proofing. Conveying specific messages or thoughts through appropriate _ selection of type faces. Innovation in typographic arrangement is stressed. i CAT 268-S Advertising 4 0 4 a A study of the techniques used to create effective advertising of different media. Physical ; Barer ations of size, position, color, frequency of insertion, layout, coupons, inquiries, etc. _ Prerequisite: None. teCAT 256-S Drawing VI 1 6 3 7ah A continuation of studio classes working from the human figure, combined with a study of m. the history of drawing from European cultures through the twentieth century: Les Fauves, :Cubism, Abstraction, Expressionism, Surrealism and Realism. ie CAT 269-S Paste-Up and Mechanicals 3 9 6 Be orcces in the assembly of the components of finished art for reproduction. Making ~mechanicals. Keyline art. Scaling, cropping, use of stat and photo materials, overlays and color work. a Prerequisite: None. a tH : SEVENTH QUARTER
Approaches in design for communicative media. Designing symbols, trademarks, book covers, magazine ads, posters, packaging, corporate design, direct mail and catalogs.
q 2 4 3 An introduction to the acrylic medium, and the techniques possible with this versatile painting medium. This studio class will use the human figure as subject matter, with an occasional landscape painting field trip.
A study of art forms from the High Renaissance through contemporary art. Lecture discussion documented with slides, movies and filmstrips.
Source: Stanly Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
