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  • AD 006: Learning Strategies: Arranged

    1.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    This course focuses on balancing student roles and responsibilities with college demands. Content covers self analysis and meta cognitive exercises such as learning styles and study skills inventories. The course also emphasizes the development and application of academic writing and oral communication skills. (Offered spring semester only).
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  • AR 008: Expressive Arts Domain:Art

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

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  • AR 101: Introduction to Art

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    A general survey of art from a historical and aesthetic frame of reference. The course will include lecture/discussion and studio projects designed to increase understanding and appreciation for the value of art regardless of the cultures, time period, or individuals from which it may have come. (Recommended for non-art majors).
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  • AR 102: Drawing I

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    An introduction to the concepts, materials, and techniques of drawing. Instruction and practice in basic media will increase seeing ability, visualization, communication, and personal expression. Most drawing is done from life and emphasis is placed on visual communication. Since this is a required course for art majors the priority for acceptance in this course is: 1) declared art majors and freshman art majors, 2) transfer art majors, 3) art minors, and 4) non-art majors. Non-art majors will need the signature of the instructor. Lecture/critique: one hour per week. Studio: four hours per week.
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  • AR 103: Design

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    A study of the elements and priciples of design in two- and three- dimensional works based upon design found both in nature and human-made art, which provides the student with opportunities for creative application. The design problems cover line, value, texture, color, and space. Various traditional and non-traditional techniques are used. Lecture: one hour per week. Sudio: four hours per week. Priority for entrance into the class will be given to: 1) freshmen and continuing Art and Communications majors, 2) transfer Art majors, 3) Art minors and 4) non-Art majors.
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  • AR 106: Photography I

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    An introduction to black and white photography. The course covers cameras and photographic techniques, composition, processing and darkroom printing, lighting and matting photographs and digital photography. A broad overview of the work of accomplished photographers, exploring many different styles and approaches will be presented along with the history of photography. Digital photography will be introduced. Assignments will stress composition, lighting, documentation, and experimentation. Recommended for students with little or no camera and/or darkroom experience. Students should supply their own 35mm single lens reflex camera. A lab fee is assessed. Students supply their own film and photo paper. Lecture: one hour per week. Studio: four hours per week. Priority for entering the course will be given to graphic design, public relations, and fine arts majors.
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  • AR 109: New Genres

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    This interdisciplinary arts course is for both non-art and art majors. Students will use a variety of non-traditional media and techniques to stretch their definition of the visual arts. Emphasis will be placed on studio experimentation with the arts of time, space, and concept. Students will use found materials, video, film, sound, language, and performance art to create objects, environments, and events. Emphasis is placed on questioning the processes by which meaning is constructed. Students interested in experimental music, writing, theater, and visual arts (but have no previous experience) are encouraged to enroll. Lecture/critique: one hour per week. Studio: four hours per week. This course is offered every other year and has no prerequisites.
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  • AR 130: Graphic Design I

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    An exploration into two-dimensional design beginning with conceptual foundations and continuing through to methods of practical application. A foundation of design language and space relationships is allied with creative problem-solving. Page layout, logo design, typography, computer graphics, and web page design are some of the practical areas covered. Priority for acceptance to this course is given to: 1) continuing art majors and public relations majors, 2) transfer art majors and public relations majors, 3) business majors and 4) other students. Lecture/critique and studio: four hours per week.
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  • AR 141: Painting I

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    An introductory course in oil and acrylic painting. Students will investigate both traditional and non-traditional solutions to compositional, technical, and aesthetic problems in painting. Lecture: one hour per week. Studio: four hours per week. No prerequisites. Priority for entrance into the class will be given to: 1) freshmen and continuing art majors, 2) transfer art majors, 3) art minors and 4) non-art majors.
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  • AR 145: Watercolor

    3.00 Credits
    Mount Mercy University

    This course investigates the watercolor medium that includes materials, techniques, and creation of original watercolor paintings. It is an introduction to traditional and contemporary watercolor art and can be a springboard for personal expression in the medium.
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