22 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 111Visual Thinking I3
This course introduces students to creative processes that develops critical thinking, composition, and problem solving through two-dimensional designs, three-dimensional designs, and conceptual exploration.
A study of past periods and movements in art for a greater understanding of studio work, this course covers the period from prehistoric times to the present, presenting an overview of the movements in art so that a greater appreciation of all forms may be acquired.
This course gives students the knowledge and understanding to use the computer to enhance pictures. Processes include photo manipulation, restoration, colorizations and putting images together in a visual presentation.
This course is designed to teach students layout and design techniques using the computer. Adobe PhotoShop, Power Point, and the digital camera will be used in the course. Students will learn how to use Photo Shop to enhance, manipulate and restore photographs, along with Power Point to develop visual presentations.
This studio course introduces the digital camera as a tool for personal expression within a fine art approach to photography. Students explore basic techniques, equipment and processes with an emphasis on in-camera skills. Lectures provide students with a general context of historical art photography. Basic computer experience and digital camera are required.
This course introduces students to the principles of animation, including motion, timing, storytelling, and character design. Students will explore traditional frame-by frame animation. Emphasis is placed on creative experimentation and the incorporation of visual narrative techniques.
This is an advanced ceramics studio course with emphasis on both hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Students will be completing work in a series toward the building of a ceramics portfolio.
This course presents a conceptual understanding of art within historical contexts, emphasizing the ways in which art impacts and is impacted by society. Students will develop visual and analytical skills and gain an understanding of global identities and traditions by examining works of art from diverse cultures and from various eras. Art History I focuses on the impact on and variations within artistic traditions from the ancient world through the European Middle Ages.
This is an advanced ceramics studio course in which students will concentrate on wheel thrown forms, advanced hand building techniques and experimental glaze applications. Emphasis will be placed on creating a slab rolled tiled mural.
This studio course will continue the study of oil painting with an emphasis on the student developing a cohesive series of works which show proficiency in the various techniques applied to oil on canvas.
ART 111 , ART 131 , ART 251 , PSY 211 , PSY 320 , and PSY 351 Offered: On demand
ART 400Art History II: Renaissance to Contemporary3
This course presents a conceptual understanding of art within historical contexts, emphasizing the ways in which art impacts and is impacted by society. Students will develop visual and analytical skills and gain an understanding of global identities and traditions by examining works of art from diverse cultures and from various eras. Art History II focuses on the impact on and variations within artistic traditions from the European Renaissance to contemporary times.
This capstone course guides students in developing a cohesive body of artwork that demonstrates their artistic vision and technical skill. Emphasis is placed on independent research, creative development, and professional presentation, culminating in a final exhibition and artist statement. Can only be taken once
Senior Status Offered: Permission of the instructor
ART 431Ceramics IV3
This studio class will focus on advanced techniques of clay using the pottery wheel to create altered sculptural forms. Students will also learn to create a relief mural by using advanced slab building techniques.
This course offers an advanced independent studio experience in painting. Students will expand on the knowledge acquired in ART 350 and create a series of personal works built around specific themes arrived at in consultation with the instructor.
This course involves productive, contributing learning experiences in one or more off-campus settings. The student will complete a portfolio of activities and learning experiences approved by the supervisor in the setting. Application for internships will be made at least six weeks before the end of the semester prior to the semester of internship. Internship/Practicum fee applies.