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3.00 Credits
The study of paintings and sculpture by major European and American artists of the late 19th and early 20th century with an emphasis on the development of Impressionism and Post- Impressionism as artistic movements. Students will learn about the major artistic and historical developments of this time period through lectures, readings, class discussions and museum and gallery visits.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of non-Western art, to include painting, sculpture and architecture, from the establishment of the various societies to be covered up to the 20th century. The art of China, Japan, Korea, India, Africa, Islam, Oceania and Mesoamerica will be studied in context of each culture. Parallels will be drawn to Western art. Students will learn about the major artistic & historical developments of the different cultures through lectures, class discussions and museum visits.
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3.00 Credits
Visual Communication is an on-line studio art for non-majors that fulfills the studio art requirement for Raritan Valley Communication College's Liberal Arts degree. The course engages students in understanding the elements, principles and methods of visual communication through on-line lectures, readings, research and discussions, as well as the making of art projects with traditional and digital media. Students must purchase their own art materials, and have basic image-editing software. High-speed internet access recommended.
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes basic design vocabulary as well as the concepts and history specific to three-dimensional design. Coursework includes classroom exercises, readings, discussions and critiques. Students will work in a variety of materials and employ a variety of processes. Some art supplies will need to be purchased.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to visual expression through the exploration of various black and white media. Still life, landscape, portrait, the human figure, and other subjects will be drawn. Formal concepts such as line, texture, value, perspective will be explored through representational and abstract means. Students will be required to purchase art supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Approval by portfolio. RVCC 2008-2009 Catalog ? For updated information, visit www.raritanval.edu 141 Like Basic Drawing I, this course applies visual expression through the exploration of various black and white media. Still life, landscape, portrait and human figure, and other subjects will be drawn. Unlike the regular course, however, this Honors section will require more complex drawing assignments that involve a higher level of content development, as well as formal drawing skills beyond the rudimentary level. Representational and abstract drawing will be encouraged. There will also be required reading assignments, two guided field trips to New York City galleries and museums, and a class with a visiting artist. Students will be required to purchase art supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARTS 110 - Basic Drawing I. This course further develops the student's concepts acquired in Drawing I by applying creative assignments using color media, such as: pastel, color pencil, oil bar, gouache, crayon and mixmedia with more intense focus on personal context, and the introduction of color theory. Some subjects will be still-life, portrait, landscape, and drawing from a model. Both realism and abstraction are encouraged. Students must purchase art supplies as needed.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Digital Photography will explore electronic imaging through the use of digital cameras and scanning. This course will cover basic technical information relating to the appropriate hardware and software used in electronic imaging, basic photographic concepts and terminology. This course will also explore creative uses of digital photography as an art form. Students must have their own 35mm camera or digital camera. Students must purchase some art supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARTS 110 - Basic Drawing I. This course is an introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of watercolor. Gouache will be introduced as a minor element. Selfexpression will be encouraged through creative problems. Color theory and methods of applying paint will be explored. Students will work from both indoors and outdoors from still life, nature, the figure model, self-portraits, and from their imaginations. Students will purchase their own art supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ARTS-121 - Watercolor I. Continuation of Watercolor I. Through emphasis on creative problem solving and self-expression the student will further sharpen traditional watercolor skills as well as investigate large scale and watercolor with mixed media. Students will often work thematically on projects with encouraged self-direction. Further investigation into traditional subject matter such as the figure model, still life and landscape will be used. Students will purchase their own art supplies.
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