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ART 110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1
3 Credits
Introduces the cultural significance of the visual arts, including media, processes, techniques, traditions, and terminology.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ART 111 - Art History I Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1
3 Credits
Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western Culture. Surveys the visual arts from the Ancient through the Medieval periods.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ART 112 - Art History II Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1
3 Credits
Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western Culture. Surveys the visual arts from the Renaissance to 1900.~~This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-AH1
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ART 113 - History of Photography
3 Credits
Surveys the history of photography from its beginnings to the present. Emphasizes individual photographers who have made significant contributions to the field. Includes technical, artistic, commercial and social development of photography as a form of visual communication.
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ART 121 - Drawing I
3 Credits
Investigates the various approaches and media that students need to develop drawing skills and visual perception.
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ART 124 - Watercolor I
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to the basic techniques and unique aspects of materials involved in the use of either transparent or opaque water media or both. Color theory is included.
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ART 128 - Figure Drawing I
3 Credits
Introduces the basic techniques of drawing the human figure.
Prerequisite(s): ART 121 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 129 - Printmaking I
3 Credits
Introduces the basic techniques and skills of printmaking as a fine art media. Instruction includes an understanding of visual concepts as they relate to prints. May include introduction to relief, intaglio, lithography and screen printing techniques.
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ART 131 - Visual Concepts 2-D Design
3 Credits
Examines the basic elements of design, visual perception and artistic form and composition as they relate to two-dimensional media.
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ART 132 - Visual Concepts 3-D Design
3 Credits
Focuses on learning to apply the elements and principles of design to three-dimensional problems.
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ART 133 - Jewelry and Metalwork I
3 Credits
Introduces the construction of jewelry designs in metals and small casting techniques.
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ART 137 - Enameling on Metal
3 Credits
Introduces the techniques, history, application and potentials of glass fused to metal at high heat in greater depth than in the 1 credit enameling course. Individual studio projects explore the brilliance of glass and the versatility of metals in enameling. Formal critiques accompany each project so that students experience and profit from instructor comment and peer comment.
Prerequisite(s): ART 133 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 138 - Film Photography I
3 Credits
Introduces black-and-white film photography as a fine art medium and develops skills necessary for basic camera and lab operations.
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ART 139 - Digital Photography I
3 Credits
Presents the fundamentals of Fine Art digital photography, including camera equipment and software used for image capture, management and manipulation. Topics include camera settings and exposure control, composition, working with light and time, and creative image manipulation.
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ART 140 - Color Photography I
3 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of color photography such as color theory and light, production, processing and printing of color negatives.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 141 - Studio Photography
3 Credits
Explores the creative uses of studio lighting from the perspective of fine art photography with an emphasis on portraiture, three-dimensional object photography and two dimensional collage photography.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 142 - Landscape Photography
3 Credits
Focuses on traditional and contemporary approaches to landscape photography. Examines technical and aesthetic aspects of landscape photography through group discussions, a field study, lectures and print and slide critiques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 or ART 139 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 143 - Figure Photography I
3 Credits
Introduces students to the social, artistic and photographic aspects of fine art figure studies in photography, as the human figure is one of the most studied and practiced subjects in the field of creative visual expression. Students have the opportunity to photograph the figure using professional lighting equipment and professional models. Students are expected to push the limits of their artistic and creative abilities, as well as develop technical skills used in figure and other areas of fine art photography. Professional ethics, concerns, as well as group critiques are used throughout the course. Choice of camera, either digital or film, is left up to the student.
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ART 144 - Portrait Photography
3 Credits
Teaches the technical and aesthetic aspects of studio and location portrait photography. This course explores the personal style of portraiture, history of the field and portraiture and as a visual language and creative expression. This topic also includes lighting composition, posing and equipment selection.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 or ART 139 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 145 - Digital Darkroom
3 Credits
Teaches computer aided photography and darkroom techniques. The emphasis of this course is image-editing software, which can be used to color correct, retouch and composite photographic images. Other topics include image acquisition, storage, file management, special effects, hard copy and Web-based image output.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 or ART 139 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 151 - Painting I
3 Credits
Explores basic techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting to depict form and space on a two-dimensional surface
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ART 152 - Landscape Painting
3 Credits
Focuses on specific landscape concerns in the painting media of your choice.
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ART 154 - Figure Painting I
3 Credits
Focuses on painting the human figure, and includes a brief survey of figure painting, and instruction in the fundamental methods of composition and expressions.
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ART 161 - Ceramics I
3 Credits
Introduces traditional and contemporary ceramic forms and processes including hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
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ART 167 - Sculpting The Figure
1 Credit
Focuses on sculpting the human figure using modeling techniques in clay.
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ART 175 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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ART 205 - Museum Studies
3 Credits
Provides an overview of the museum field. Covers the museum as a business, its history and role in society and planning and implementation of a museum exhibition.
Prerequisite(s): ART 110 , or ART 111 , or ART 112 or ART 207 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 207 - Art History-1900 to Present: GT-AH1
3 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge base to understand the visual arts as related to Modern and Contemporary visual art. Surveys world art of the twentieth century, including Modernism to Postmodernism.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ART 210 - Marketing for Visual Arts
3 Credits
Provides students with the framework, tools and professional materials necessary for the practicing visual artist. Guidelines for writing proposals, artist’s statements and resumes are discussed and practiced. Explores theoretical and practical considerations related to portfolio presentation and exhibiting artwork through hands-on activities, readings and discussions.
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ART 221 - Drawing II
3 Credits
Explores expressive drawing techniques with an emphasis on formal composition, color media and content or thematic development
Prerequisite(s): ART 121 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 224 - Watercolor II
3 Credits
Continues the study of watercolor techniques, emphasizing original compositions and experimentation with materials. Color theory is included.
Prerequisite(s): ART 124 with a grade of “C” or better or its equivalent.
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ART 225 - Watercolor III
3 Credits
Provides on introduction to the basic techniques and unique aspects of materials involved in the use of either transparent or opaque water media or both. Color theory is included.
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ART 228 - Advanced Figure Drawing
3 Credits
Provides continuing study of the various methods of drawing the human figure, with emphasis on the description of form and individual style.
Prerequisite(s): ART 128 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 229 - Printmaking II
3 Credits
Introduces more advanced techniques and skills of printmaking as a fine art media. Instruction includes an understanding of visual concepts as they relate to prints. May include introduction to relief, intaglio, lithography and screen printing techniques.
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ART 230 - Color Theory
3 Credits
Explores the properties and concepts of color for application in fine art, commercial art and/or applied arts using various traditional fine art techniques and materials.
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ART 233 - Jewelry & Metalwork II
3 Credits
Emphasizes conceptual design development, using casting and specialized techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 133 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 234 - Jewelry & Metalwork III
3 Credits
Focuses upon advanced work and emphasizes experimentation with materials and techniques, individual designs and superior craftsmanship.
Prerequisite(s): ART 233 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 235 - Jewelry & Metalwork IV
3 Credits
Provides continued study of the properties of metal and stone in creating decorative work. Students employ advanced design and techniques to explore original, personal expression. A variety of materials and approaches are used in discovering new and independently creative finished pieces.
Prerequisite(s): ART 234 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 238 - Film Photography II
3 Credits
This course is a further exploration in film camera and lab operations with an emphasis on individual creativity. It includes the development of a comprehensive portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 with a grade of “C” or better or demonstrated competency
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ART 239 - Digital Photography II
3 Credits
Expands upon the beginning digital photography class. Focuses on digital photography in terms of design and communication factors including color, visual design, lighting, graphics and aesthetics.
Prerequisite(s): ART 139 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 240 - Color Photography II
3 Credits
Designed for students who are approaching a personal style and aesthetic in the medium of color photography. It is an extension of Color Photography I. Personal expression is stressed through individual critiques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 140 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 241 - Large Format Photography
3 Credits
Introduces the visual aesthetics and techniques of view camera photography. Students receive hands-on photographic experience with the 4x5 view camera, process film and produce prints.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 242 - Alternative Photo Processes
3 Credits
Explores several non-silver photographic processes including the Platinotype, Cyanotype, and Van Dyke Brown printing techniques. Production of enlarged negatives from 35mm negatives and transparencies as required for contact printing for these processes.
Prerequisite(s): ART 138 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 251 - Painting II
3 Credits
This course further explores techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development.
Prerequisite(s): ART 151 with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission
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ART 252 - Painting III
3 Credits
Provides continued exploration of techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development.
Prerequisite(s): ART 251 with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission
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ART 253 - Painting IV
3 Credits
Explores advanced techniques, materials and concepts used in opaque painting processes, with emphasis on the development of themes and a cohesive body of work.
Prerequisite(s): ART 252 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 261 - Ceramics II
3 Credits
A continuation of ART 161 , this course emphasizes skill, technique and form.
Prerequisite(s): ART 161 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 262 - Ceramics III
3 Credits
Encourages students to develop an individual style of wheel thrown and hand-built ceramic forms with continuing involvement in surface treatment.
Prerequisite(s): ART 161 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 263 - Ceramics IV
3 Credits
Continues advanced work with emphasis on various clay bodies, unique glazes and engobes, and combining different textures and shapes, and development of personal forms.
Prerequisite(s): ART 262 with a grade of “C” or better
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ART 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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ART 276 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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ART 277 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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ART 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides structured and guided, individualized research that is organized and tailored around the interest needs of the individual student.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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ART 286 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides the opportunity for students to undertake special project(s) or research in any of the disciplines involving the visual arts, including, but not limited to, gallery or museum administration, art history, graphic design, or other studio work. Instruction is provided by the Instructor and is totally based on the student’s independent study agreement.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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