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  • ART 272: Sculpture:Modeling and Casting

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Basic experience in direct modeling, assemblage and found objects and mold construction of these objects. Various traditional and non-traditional casting mediums will be explored. Developing conceptual themes for your art, as well as, learning technical skills and processes will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ART-174. ART-102, 103, and 105 recommended for all studio concentrations.
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  • ART 273: Sculpture:Carving

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Introduction to power tools, hand tools, techniques, and materials used in the carving of wood, stone, plaster and cement to create sculptural forms. Design and craftsmanship will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ART-174. ART 102, 103, and 105 recommended for all tudio concentrations.
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  • ART 274: Sculpture:Fabrication Techniques

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Introduction to building abstract sculptural forms through the use of a variety of materials, techniques and fabrication processes. Joinery, assemblage, welding and other processes where materials are joined will be covered. Emphasis will focus on technical skills and developing conceptual themes for your projects. Prerequisite(s): ART-174. ART-102, 103, and 105 are recommended for all studio concentrations.
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  • ART 275: Sculpture:Bronze Casting

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Emphasis on pattern fabrication, wax manipulation, model and mold making, and foundry procedures for casting metals through piece-molds and the lost-wax method. Projects will help develop expressive conceptual themes while examining certain technical foundry processes. Prerequisite(s): ART-174 and ART-103 or 105. ART-102, 103, and 105 recommended for all studio concentrations.
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  • ART 296: Special Projects in Art

    2.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    This course involves special group efforts which grow out of departmental need or artistic opportunity. The course will be offered as each project is identified. The number of participants would be limited by the nature of the project, and involvement would be subject to the applicant's background coursework and the instructor's approval. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
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  • ART 297: Folio Preparation

    1.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Students will prepare a portfolio for application to a transfer institution. Students will be advised regarding their selections of samples, revisions and skill areas that need further attention. Students will learn to photograph samples, mat and frame appropriate pieces, develop directed projects to improve the overall quality and finalize a professional portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Students must claim their intent to major in art and must have completed two of the three following courses: ART-102, 103, or 105. Instructor permission required.
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  • ART 299: Special Problems in Art

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    These courses are an extension of existing course sequences and are subject to the same fees as the individual courses within the sequence chosen. All 299 classes require permission of the instructor. 299A Ceramics 299B Design 299C Drawing 299D Figure Drawing 299E Painting 299F Photography 299G Printmaking 299H Sculpture 299I Watercolor 299J Digital Photography 299I Graphic Design Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite to registration for any 299 class is the satisfactory completion of the entire course sequence offered by the department in that particular medium. Example: 299C, Advanced Problems in Drawing, has a prerequisite of ART-105 and 106.
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  • ASTR 101: Introduction to Astronomy

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    (Formerly ASTRO-105) Introduces basic concepts in astronomy including the formation of the solar system; characteristics of the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets; the formation and evolution of stars; the nature and characteristics of light and telescopes; and notes the historical milestones of astronomy from ancient astronomers to current space probes. Laboratory included. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher; completion of MATH-090 with a "C-" or higher; or equivalent assessment in these areas.
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  • BIOL 100: Survey of Biology

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    (Formerly BIOL-100) A one-quarter introduction to biological principles for non-majors or students starting in life sciences. Topics include: diversity of life; basic cellular anatomy and biochemical processes; evolution and genetics; ecology and environmental issues; and an overview of human anatomy/physiology. Laboratory included. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher; completion of MATH-090 with a "C-" or higher; or equivalent assessment in these areas.
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  • BIOL 105: Fossils and the History of Life

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Introduction to the geological and biological processes and events that generated the amazing record of life on earth. Topics include plate tectonics, rocks, fossilization processes, principles of evolution, and a survey of the history of life. Includes lab, which focuses on studying rock and fossil specimens and involves field trips. This course is the same as GEOL-108. Students may receive credit for either BIOL-105 or GEOL-108, but not both. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher; completion of MATH-090 with a "C-" or higher; or equivalent assessment in these areas.
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