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ART 113
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DRAWING I (6E) 3 credits
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This course provides the opportunity to develop perceptional and technical skills in a variety of media. Emphasis is placed on communication through experimenting with composition, subject matter and technique. Upon completion, students should demonstrate and apply the fundamentals of art to various creative-drawing projects.
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ART 114
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DRAWING II (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 113
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This course advances the student's drawing skills in various art media. Emphasis is placed on communication through experimentation, composition, technique and personal expression. Upon completion, students should demonstrate creative drawing skills, the application of the fundamentals of art, and the communication of personal thoughts and feelings.
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ART 121
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TWO-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITION I (6E) 3 credits
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This course introduces the basic concepts of two-dimensional design. Topics include the elements and principles of design with emphasis on the arrangements and relationships among them. Upon completion, students should demonstrate an effective use of these elements and principles of design in creating two-dimensional compositions.
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ART 127
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITION (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 113 or ART 121
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This course introduces art materials and principles of design that acquaint the beginner with the fundamentals of three-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on the use of art fundamentals and the creative exploration of materials in constructing three-dimensional artworks. Upon completion, students should demonstrate basic technical skills and a personal awareness of the creative potential inherent in three-dimensional art forms.
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ART 173
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PHOTOGRAPHY I (6E) 3 credits
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This course is an introduction to the art of photography. Emphasis is placed on the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography with detailed instruction in darkroom techniques. Upon completion, students should understand the camera as a creative tool, understand the films, chemicals and papers, and have a knowledge of composition and history.
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ART 203
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ART HISTORY I (3T) 3 credits
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This course covers the chronological development of different forms of art, such as sculpture, painting and architecture. Emphasis is placed on history from the ancient period through the Renaissance. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time period and chronological sequence including a knowledge of themes, styles, and of the impact of society on the arts.
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ART 204
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ART HISTORY II (3T) 3 credits
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This course covers the chronological development of different forms of art, such as sculpture, painting and architecture. Emphasis is placed on history from the Baroque to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time period and chronological sequence including a knowledge of themes, styles and of the impact of society on the arts.
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ART 216
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PRINTMAKING I (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 113, ART 121, or Permission
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This course introduces various printmaking processes. Topics include relief, intaglio, serigraphy, or lithography and the creative process. Upon completion, students should have a basic understanding of the creative and technical problems associated with printmaking.
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ART 221
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS I (6E) 3 credits
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This course is designed to enhance the student's ability to produce computer generated graphics. Emphasis is on the application of original design to practical problems using a variety of hardware and software. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of professional computer graphics.
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ART 231
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WATERCOLOR PAINTING I (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 113, ART 121 or Permission
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This course introduces materials and techniques appropriate to painting on paper with water-based medium. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical skills and the expressive qualities of watercolor painting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency in handling the techniques of watercolor and how it can be used for personal expression.
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ART 232
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WATERCOLOR II (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 231
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This course advances the skills and techniques of painting on paper using water-based medium. Emphasis is placed on exploring the creative uses of watercolor and developing professional skills. Upon completion, students should demonstrate and compile a body of original paintings that reflects a personal awareness of the media's potential.
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ART 233
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PAINTING I (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 113, ART 121 or Permission
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This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental painting processes and materials. Topics include art fundamentals, color theory, and composition. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of art and discuss various approaches to the media and the creative processes associated with painting.
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ART 234
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PAINTING II (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 233
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This course is designed to develop the student's knowledge of the materials and procedures of painting beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is placed on the creative and technical problems associated with communicating through composition and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the application of the fundamentals of painting and the creative process to the communication of ideas.
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ART 243
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SCULPTURE I (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 125, ART 127, Permission
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This course provides a study of three-dimensional form by familiarizing students with sculpting media and techniques. Topics include the fundamentals of art and sculpting media with emphasis on the creative process. Upon completion, students should understand the fundamentals of art and three-dimensional form, as well as the various media and processes associated with sculpture.
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ART 244
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SCULPTURE II (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 243
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This course is designed to sharpen skills in the media and processes of sculpture. Emphasis is placed on personal expression through three-dimensional form. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the fundamentals of art, their knowledge of form, and the sculptural processes to communicating ideas.
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ART 253
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GRAPHIC DESIGN I (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: Permission
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This course is designed to introduce the study of visual communication through design. Emphasis is placed on the application of design principles to projects involving such skills as illustration, layout, typography, and production technology. Upon completion, students should demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamentals of art and understanding of the relationship between materials, tools and visual communication.
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ART 254
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GRAPHIC DESIGN II (6E) 3 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 253
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This course further explores the art of visual communication through design. Emphasis is placed on the application of design principles to projects involving such skills as illustration, layout, typography, and production technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the knowledge of the fundamentals of art, material and tools to the communication of ideas.
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ART 291
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SUPERVISED STUDY IN STUDIO ART I (2-8E) 1-4 credits
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PREREQUISITE: Permission
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This course is designed to enable the student to continue studio experiences in greater depth. Topics are to be chosen by the student with the approval of the instructor. Upon completion, the student should have a greater expertise in a particular area of art.
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ART 292
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SUPERVISED STUDY IN STUDIO ART II (2-8E) 1-4 credits
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PREREQUISITE: ART 291, Permission
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This course is designed to enable the student to continue studio experiences in greater depth. Topics are chosen by the student with the approval of the instructor. Upon completion, the student should have greater expertise in a particular area of art.
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ART 299
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ART PORTFOLIO (2-8E) 1-4 credits
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PREREQUISITE: Permission
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This course is designed to help the art major in the preparation and presentation of an art portfolio. Emphasis is placed on representing the student's potential as an artist in order to interest employers, clients or schools. Upon completion, students should be able to make a professional presentation of their design and communication skills.
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| VCM 145 |
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (1T, 2E) 2 credits |
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This course is an introduction to digital photography. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic as well as technical aspects of photography. Upon completion, the student should understand quality in photography and be able to apply the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs. |
| VCM 146 |
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (1T, 2E) 2 credits |
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This course explores various uses of digital photography. Subjects may include studio, portrait, landscape and other areas of photography. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs of a variety of subjects. |
| VCM 150 |
TYPOGRAPHY (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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This course is an introduction to designing and using type. Emphasis is on typographic techniques used in layout and graphic design. Upon completion the student should be able to view type as a design element. |
| VCM 180 |
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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This course is an introduction to the various elements of graphic design. Emphasis is on aspects of production design including layout, typography, graphic photography, computer graphics and printing techniques. Upon completion, students should have a basic understanding of the graphics process from concept through production. |
| VCM 232 |
ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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This course is designed to acquaint the student with computer graphics. Topics include illustration and image manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles to computer graphics. |
| VCM 250 |
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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This course is a study of technical drawings prepared for industry. Topics include perspective and axonometric drawing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic drawing and design principles to technical drawings. |
| VCM 251 |
TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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PREREQUISITE: VCM 250 |
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This course focuses on renderings prepared for industry. Various techniques are used to illustrate charts, graphs, perspective and axonometric drawings and enhanced assembly views. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles to technical drawings. |
| VCM 253 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN BASICS (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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This course focuses on the basic principles of graphic design. Emphasis is on design, layout, and production. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare artwork for printing. |
| VCM 254 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN (2T, 2E) 3 credits |
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This course focuses on graphic design. Emphasis is on the creative process and the projection process. Upon completion, students should be able to produce high quality graphic designs. |
| VCM 281 |
DIGITAL DESIGN (1T, 2E) 2 credits |
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PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor |
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This course focuses on products for digital media. Emphasis is on creativity and an understanding of software and production. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply creative design and production skills to finished projects. |
| VCM 282 |
ADVANCED DIGITAL DESIGN (1T, 2E) 2 credits |
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PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor |
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This course focuses on advanced applications in the production of digital design. Emphasis is on computer skills, creativity & design. Upon course completion, students should be able to apply production techniques to various media. |
| VCM 285 |
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION (1T, 2E) 2 credits |
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PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor |
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This course introduces the student to multimedia production. Emphasis is on production design, creativity, visual design, and technical skills. Upon course completion, students should be able to create a multimedia production. |
| VCM 286 |
ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION (1T, 2E) 2 credits |
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PREREQUISITE: VCM 285 |
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This course focuses on advanced multimedia production. Emphasis is on comprehensive interactive multimedia production. Upon course completion, students should be able to apply creative design and production skills to finished interactive projects. Problems will include comprehensive interactive multimedia production. The student will apply creative design and production skills to finished interactive projects. |
