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3.00 Credits
This class introduces the broad anthropological study of behavior from a Darwinian perspective. Students explore the evidence concerning the evolution of primate behavior and the past several million years of human evolution with a strong emphasis on the behavior of our ancestors. Initial topics include a detailed introduction to natural selection and a brief survey of human evolution. This is followed by readings and lectures on the evolution of primate and human tool use, diet, food-sharing, cooperation, mate selection, sex, child-rearing, and conflict. Finally, the course explores cross-cultural patterns in modern human behavior. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: ANTH 1021 or ANTH 1022 with a grade of C or higher.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to art from diverse cultures, historical narratives, and intellectual contexts. Topics include major art movements, varieties of materials, and aesthetic theories. Coursework covers formal terms, elements, and principles common to the study of art and architecture. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the development of art and architecture from the Paleolithic through the European Gothic Periods - the art, architecture, philosophies, and traditions that formed the European canon. Topics present many non-western art origins and perspectives from a diverse range of cultural sources. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the development of art and architecture from the European Renaissance Period through the 20th Century - the art, architecture, philosophies, and traditions that formed the European canon. Topics include non-western art origins and perspectives from a diverse range of cultural sources where relevant. Prerequisite(s):Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a foundation-level study of the principles and elements of 2D design. This course provides opportunities to explore the concepts of 2D composition through guided projects and demonstrations. Topics include an introduction to a variety of media, digital, and art techniques, creative methods for problem solving in two-dimensions and a general overview of historical and cultural design issues. Open studio hours are available for outside class work if needed. Prerequisite: Course placement into college-level English and Reading or completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a foundation-level study of the principles and elements of 3D design. This course provides opportunities to explore the concepts of 3D composition through guided projects and demonstrations. Topics include an introduction to a variety of media and art techniques, creative methods for problem solving in three-dimensions and a general overview of historical and cultural design issues. Open studio hours are available for outside class work if needed.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a foundation-level study that explores the concepts of composition through guided digital design projects and demonstrations. This course presents topics that explore artmaking in the digital workspace and the presentation of that digital art in real and virtual environments. Topics also include the use of digital design and art in our culture, and awareness of current digital art and design issues. Open studio hours are available for outside class work if needed.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as an exploration of digital photography as a means of visual communication and creative expression. Topics include an introduction to the basics of digital cameras and digital imaging software. Projects address a range of design, aesthetic, and conceptual issues fundamental to the art of photography. Strong emphasis is on the development of both a technical foundation and a critical awareness of the medium as a creative tool. Students will need access to a smartphone or entry level digital camera. The Art department has a limited supply of cameras for student check out. Students who are ART Transfer Pathway AFA majors should enroll in ART 1031, or ART 2031.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as an exploration of photography as a means of visual communication and creative expression. Topics include an introduction to the basics of film and digital cameras, black and white darkroom practices, digital editing software, and inkjet printing. Projects address a range of design, aesthetic, and conceptual issues fundamental to the art of photography. Strong emphasis is on the development of both a technical foundation and a critical awareness of the medium as a creative tool. Recommendation: ART 1024
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to fundamental drawing strategies. Projects emphasize direct observation of nature, still life, and the human form. Assignments are designed to improve drawing skills, engage creative problem-solving, as well as broaden students' knowledge of the cultural/historical relevance of drawing.
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