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  • ART 241: Drawing:Cartooning II

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp Emphasis will be on the use of Macintosh computer software and hardware in the design, development and production of cartoons. Applications introduced are: Adobe Streamline, Adobe Illustrator, and QuarkXpress. Idea gathering, refining of composition, hand-building and computer conversion are the major issues of the course, with preparation of files for printing also covered. Prerequisite: ART 240 is recommended. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 254: Ceramics I

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - Su/F/W/Sp An introductory course designed for the student with limited or no previous experience in pottery/ceramics. The student will be introduced to the materials, tools, and manipulative skills necessary to create both utilitarian and aesthetic three-dimensional art forms. Beginning with an investigation of cultural influences on primitive processes and continuing through contemporary techniques, visual literacy will be developed through a study and application of the elements of design by creating both hand built and wheel thrown projects, utilizing various techniques of decorating and glazing, and evaluating student work. The theory and practice in loading and firing the electric kiln will be explored. ART 254, ART 255 and ART 256 are sequential courses. Prerequisite: None, but ART 117 is recommended. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 255: Ceramics II

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - Su/F/W/Sp A course for the student with previous ceramics training. Students will be introduced to an in-depth study of skill building techniques, materials, tools, design and glaze applications. Each student will be allowed to develop his/her wheel throwing or hand-building skills or a combination thereof. Those choosing to concentrate on wheel throwing will practice the skill necessary to create the five basic pottery forms. Those interested in hand building skills will explore construction methods using five of the basic techniques. Emphasis in both areas will be on the implementation of design elements and their application to form. A basic understanding of decorating, glazing and kiln firing will be covered as well as the theory of glaze firing. ART 254, ART 255 and ART 256 are sequential courses. Prerequisite: ART 254 or consent of instructor. ART 117 is recommended. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 256: Ceramics III

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - Su/F/W/Sp A course for the serious ceramics student with previous ceramic training in throwing and hand-building skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate a proficiency in clay manipulation, development of form and use of tools in the formation of visual images. Students will learn to understand and recognize the role of visual and conceptual elements as they affect structure and form. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate various clay bodies. Discussions of pottery as a business/ profession and marketing techniques will be explored. The student will have the opportunity to experiment with and test glaze formulations, as well as participate in firing the glaze kilns. Evaluation through interaction with other students, instructor and self criticism. ART 254, ART 255, and ART 256 are sequential courses. Prerequisite: ART 255 or consent of instructor. ART 117 is recommended. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 257: Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing I

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp An introductory course designed for the student with limited or no previous jewelry/metalsmithing experience. The course is a marriage between the applied design principles of an art class and metalsmithing and jewelry as an art media. The course will further the student's design awareness in combination with the continuing development of a sound, step-by-step metals technique, design application, craftsmanship skills and expertise in the use of power equipment and hand tools related to art metal. The student will become familiar with technical processes used by the professional jeweler and practicing artisan. Evaluation will be based upon a combination of applied design principles, original design concepts, craftsmanship, and a demonstration of competency in the use of tools. ART 257, ART 258, and ART 259 are sequential courses. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 257B: Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing I

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 2 (1 Lecture - 2 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp This is an introductory course designed for the student with limited or no previous jewelry/metalsmithing experience. The course is a combination of the applied design principles and jewelrymaking/metalsmithing as an art media. It will include the continuing development of sound metalsmithing skills, design application, craftsmanship and expertise in the use of power equipment and hand tools related to art metal. The student will become familiar with technical processes used by the professional jeweler, practicing artisan and metalsmith. ART 257B, ART 258B, and ART 259B are sequential courses. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 258: Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing II

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp This course is the continuation of the study of applied design principles in metals, emphasizing original designs. Students will continue to learn manipulative skills with hand tools and power equipment related to more advanced technical processes. Each student should gain greater insight into design opportunities and appreciation of the art forms of jewelrymaking and metalsmithing. Prior experience in fundamental techniques and process allow the student to operate at higher levels of competency and have more latitude in their creative experiences. The use of related materials will be introduced as part of designing and the construction process. Both individual, and group discussions of jewelry/art metal and how it related to fashion design, as well as historical and contemporary implication will be explored. In addition, students considering a career in the jewelry and metalsmithing trades will receive practical guidelines for pursuing their profession. ART 257, ART 258, and ART 259 are sequential. Prerequisite: ART 257. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 258B: Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing II

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 2 (1 Lecture - 2 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp This course is a continuation of the study of applied metalsmithing design principles, emphasizing original designs. Students will develop greater manipulative skills related to both hand tools and power equipment through an in-depth study of one main metalsmithing process. Each student should gain greater insights into design opportunities and a greater appreciation of the art forms of jewelrymaking and metalsmithing. As a result of prior experiences in fundamental techniques and processes, the student will be able to operate at intermediate levels of competency and will be allowed more latitude in creative experiences. Individual and group discussions of jewelry/art metal and how it relates to fashion design, as well as historical and contemporary implications will be explored. In addition, students considering a career in the jewelry and metalsmithing trades will receive practical guidelines for pursuing their profession. Prerequisite: ART 257B. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 259: Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing III

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 3 (2 Lecture - 4 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp The third term student will be expected to build on the skills acquired in the two preceding terms. Students will have more latitude in project selection, which will incorporate several advanced metalsmith techniques. Students will implement strategies in transferring applied design elements, manipulating tools and fabricating materials. This experience will help students develop an insight into the process so they can successfully complete areas of study selected. Students will discuss and critique each other's work and discuss basic aesthetics of art metal design and construction, thus expanding the students' perceptions of themselves within an historical as well as contemporary context. In addition, students considering a career in the jewelry and metalsmithing trades will receive practical guidelines for pursuing their profession. ART 257, ART 258, and ART 259 are sequential courses. Prerequisite: ART 258. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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  • ART 259B: Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing III

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Mt Hood Community College

    Credits 2 (1 Lecture - 2 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp The third term student will be expected to build on the skills he/she has acquired in the two preceding terms. Students will be allowed more latitude in project selection and development. Students will implement specific advanced strategies in transferring applied design elements, manipulating tools and fabricating materials during an in-depth study of one main metalsmithing process. Student work and basic philosophies in art metal design and construction will be discussed and critiqued, thus expanding the student's aesthetic perception within an historical as well as contemporary context. In addition, students considering a career in the jewelry and metalsmithing trades will receive practical guidelines for pursuing their profession. ART 257B, ART 258B, and ART 259B are sequential courses. Prerequisite: ART 258B. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
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