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  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An expansion of Drawing I's principles, practices and techniques with a focus on drawing the figure in contest. Students complete a variety of projects that emphasize observation, line, value, shape, texture, picture plane organization, foreshortening, use of materials, methods for developing drawings from initial sketch to finished drawing, and discussion of course concepts. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: ART 112 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This foundation studio course addresses color relationships, interactions and use in visual compositions. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours. Pre- or Co-requisite: ART 110.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical applications of graphic design. Assignments build visual discernment, conceptual thinking and awareness of design issues. Students complete a design portfolio of 4-5 pieces. Utilizing the industry-standard MacIntosh platform and Adobe Photoshop software, students build technical design skills while learning problem-solving techniques and utilizing imagery and basic typography in different design contexts and formats. This course focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on raster-based graphics. Prerequisite: ART 110 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    The course covers the study and practice of lettering using the broad pen and pencil to develop original calligraphy and calligraphy for reproduction. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is an intermediate in-depth exploration into graphic design. The student will build upon prior design awareness and technical skill and complete work of greater complexity in various aspects of graphic design. Advertising and audience awareness will be emphasized, as well as design trends and history. Possible projects include magazine spreads, advertisements, book covers, and dimensional work. It is recommended that students who take ART 142 have already taken ART 147. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: ART 140 and ART 145 with a grade of C or better.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An introductory exploration of typography progressing to layout concepts, grid and alignment principles, and basic layout. Utilizing the Macintosh platform and Adobe InDesign, an industry-standard layout program, design projects will include typographic exercises, creating a personal logo, stationery design, typographic solutions to a magazine cover, and/or other layout assignments. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. Prerequisite: ART 140.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to vector-based graphics. Utilizing the Macintosh platform and Adobe Illustrator, an industry-standard illustration program, students will explore the conceptual and technical issues of logos, icons, color for print media (primarily) and informational, dimensional and some production issues. Students will learn the Bezier curve and other vector basics to create shapes, patterns, graphics and illustrations. Projects may include logos, icons, shopping bag design, pattern design, and t-shirt design for the student portfolio. Pre-requisite: ART 140. Co-requisite ART 145.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This is an introduction to the medium through the use of non-automatic cameras, light meters, black and white film processing and print enlarging. Craftsmanship is stressed. Students must have an SLR camera with manually adjustable lens openings, shutter speeds, and focus, as well as a working built in light meter. Photography courses require a substantial amount of student-purchased supplies, which may cost $150 or more, in addition to camera and required text. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course provides further study in black-and-white photography with an emphasis on visual and technical craft through more advanced camera and darkroom techniques. Students need to have an SLR camera with manually adjustable lens openings, shutter speeds, and focus, as well as a working built-in light meter. Photography courses require a substantial amount of student-purchased supplies, which may cost $150 or more, in addition to camera and required text. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab, 3 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: ART 150 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Light as a basic principle common to all visual arts is explored. Students will learn to use tungsten, quartz and flash as well as natural light to illustrate basic lighting techniques. Both black-and-white and color materials will be used for this course. A final portfolio of photographs and color slides will be produced. This course is intended for students interested in photography, however, it will also teach lighting concepts useful for video, film and television production. Prerequisite: ART 150 or permission of instructor
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