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  • 3.00 Credits

    A beginning drawing class in which students will develop observation and technical skills to produce pieces of artwork from real and imaginary subject matter. Various media, such as pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, and ink are used to develop the student's expressive nature. The course consists of drawing projects using live models, landscape, perspective sites, still life, and abstract subjects. When feasible, outdoor drawing sessions and a field trip to the Brooks Art Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, are scheduled activities outside the normal inclass participation. This course serves as an elective for students completing the Associate of Arts degree. It is also a college transfer course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 1033 Drawing I, or approval by instructor. A continuation of Drawing I in which students become more skilled with visual elements and drawing principles. A broader range of materials and techniques will be used with emphasis on individual expressionism and choice of subject matter. Various media, such as pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, pastels, water- 63 64 color, and ink will be used. The choice of subject matter will range from live models, landscape, perspective sites, still life, wildlife, to abstract entities. When feasible, outdoor drawing sessions and a field trip to the Brooks Art Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, are scheduled activities outside the normal in-class participation. This course serves as an elective for students completing the Associate of Arts degree. It is also a college transfer course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A beginning painting class in which students will be introduced to the techniques and tools of creating pieces of artwork from real and imaginary subject matter. The media are either oils or acrylics. Students are shown the basic skills of mixing paints, using correct brushes, creating three dimensional textures, and producing interesting compositions. The student is free to explore personal interest and subject matter. When feasible, a field trip to the Brooks Art Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is a scheduled activity outside the normal inclass participation. This course serves as an elective for students completing the Associate of Arts degree. It is also a college transfer course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ART 1013 Design I, or approval by instructor. An introductory graphic design class that presents the principles of typography, design, and visual communications, much of which relates to advertising or inhouse printing. Students initially are allowed to produce designs, or drawings, using graphic techniques with a various array of media - ink, technical pens, calligraphy pens, markers, watercolor - to be incorporated into computer graphics. This initial phase instills the importance of creative thought for producing outstanding computer graphics. PhotoShop and Illustrator, plus an introduction into Quark, are the professional-grade software used in this class. When feasible, a field trip to an advertising or publishing firm is a scheduled activity outside the normal in-class participation. This course serves as an elective for students completing the Associate of Arts degree. It is also a college transfer course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The theory, construction, operation and repair procedures of the automotive climate control systems. It includes the refrigeration cycle, automatic temperature control systems, heating, ventilation, and CFC recovery and recycling. Special emphasis is placed on safety, general shop procedures, and use of shop and flat rate manuals. Spring Semester.
  • 6.00 Credits

    The theory, construction, operation, trouble diagnosis, and repair pro- 84 cedures of the automatic transmission and transaxle, including the hydraulic system; also, special emphasis on the planetary gearset and power flow through the various units including the torque converter. General shop procedures, safety, and use of shop and flat rate manuals are covered. Fall Semester.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Theory, construction, operation and repair procedures of the drive train for manual transmission automobiles. It begins with the flywheel and clutch, through the manual transmission, universal joints and drive shaft. Major emphasis is on the principles of gear and reduction and the repair of failures. Also, four-wheel drive systems, including transfer cases, are covered and general shop procedures, safety, and use of shop and flat rate manuals. Fall Semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The theory and operation of all automotive electrical components that are operated by 12 volts. This includes gauges, warning devices, wiper/washers, power accessories, and all lights. The course will teach testing and repair of these electrical accessories. General shop procedures, safety, and use of shop and flat rate manuals are covered. Fall Semester.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Theory, construction, and operation of the automotive suspension including power steering, springs, shocks and turning items. It continues with instruction in wheel alignment with laser equipment. Wheel and tire balancing, including computer balancing, is covered as are general shop procedures, safety, and use of shop and flat rate manuals. Spring Semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Covers the fuel system of the automotive engine performance or tune-up, including fuel injection. The theory of operation through testing and repair procedures will be covered. General shop procedures, safety and use of shop and flat rate manuals are covered. Spring Semester.
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