Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Archived Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.

 

Other Courses

  
  • HEAL-101 Nutrition Basics for the Consumer

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    Nutrition Basics for the Consumer is designed to give students the opportunity to demostrate practical knowledge of nutrition pricnciples and understand how nutrition can positively and/or negatively affect health.  Students will actively participate in required reading, class discussion, and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices to develop personalized nutrition plans to meet health goals.  

    * This course does not meet the requirement for the nursing curriculum. 

  
  • MUS.-201 Music Recording

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDGN-016 (ACSR-016).  Take Mus.-105 or MUS.-106; Minimum grade 2.0. 

     
    An exploration of recording music in a studio environment.  Students will learn the fundamental concepts of recording audio using digital recording software and hardware, as well as editing, mixing and procducing work suitable for diverse media applications. 

  
  • TECH-101 Survey of Technology Careers

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACLT-074 or RDNG-016. 
    This course introduces a range of technology careers and the requirements for them. In addition to learning about the careers, students also learn job search skills for those particular careers and advancement pathways after entering the field. 

Academic Literacy

  
  • ACLT-074 Integrated Reading and Writing I

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement in ACLT-074

     
    ACLT 074 is an integrated reading and writing course for students who need to strengthen their academic skills and their approach to learning.  Successful students will be ready for placement in subsequent reading and writing courses.

  
  • ACLT-075 Integrated Reading and Writing 2

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisites: An Accuplacer reading placement score of 35-71 and an Accuplacer sentence skills score of 44-69 OR ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    ACLT-075  is a fast-track integrated developmental reading and writing course which prepares students for English 101 and/or courses requiring college-level reading.  In weekly workshop sessions with topic-based readings, students will practice critical thinking, reading, and writing strategies.  Students will participate in an intensive learning environment.

     

     


Accounting

  
  • ACCT-101 Applied Accounting

    Credits 4 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    Applied Accounting concentrates on the application of financial accounting principles using general ledger software. Topics include accounting for cash and payroll a service business and a merchandising business.
  
  • ACCT-105 Computerized Accounting

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Pre- or Co-requisite: ACCT-101  or ACCT-201 .
    Students will have hands-on experience in setting up an accounting system for a new or existing company using accounting software. Students also will learn how to perform numerous types of accounting procedures using commonly used accounting software.
  
  • ACCT-107 Payroll Accounting

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: ACCT-101  or ACCT-201 . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required.
    This course emphasizes the specifics of accounting for payroll utilizing the principles of accounting. Students receive experience in calculating payroll completing payroll taxes and preparing records and reports in addition to learning to calculate transmit and verify payroll electronically.
  
  • ACCT-201 Principles of Accounting I

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; MATH-082  or Placement Test recommendation for MATH-120  or higher.
    Principles of Accounting I concentrates on financial accounting. Topics include accounting theory financial reporting basic accounting cycle and accounting for cash inventories receivables payables plant assets and stockholders equity.
  
  • ACCT-202 Principles of Accounting II

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; MATH-082  or Placement Test recommendation for MATH-120  or higher; ACCT-201 .
    Principles of Accounting II concentrates on managerial accounting. Topics include job and process cost systems cost-volume analysis budgets and capital budgeting equity investments time value of money long-term liabilities and accounting for quality and cost management. This course utilizes algebra and computer skills.
  
  • ACCT-213 Intermediate Accounting I

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; ACCT-202  with a minimum 2.0 grade.
    Intermediate Accounting I concentrates on financial accounting and reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Topics include a review of principles of accounting and reporting accounting for most assets time value of money concepts and revenue recognition.
  
  • ACCT-214 Cost Accounting

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; ACCT-202  and COMO 180  with a minimum 2.0 grade.
    Cost Accounting concentrates on planning control and analysis of the manufacturing process involving product costs using principles of the Cost Accounting Standards Board. Major topics include: Cost-volume-profit analysis activity based accounting just-in-time inventory and absorption vs. variable costing. Spreadsheet software is used extensively.
  
  • ACCT-215 Individual Income Tax Accounting

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; ACCT-201  with a minimum 2.0 grade.
    Income Tax Accounting concentrates on the taxation of individuals from a historical and theoretical perspective as well as preparation of individual income tax returns under current tax law. Recent tax software is used to prepare a comprehensive individual income tax return.
  
  • ACCT-220 Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Successful completion of ACCT-202 .
    Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting will review the accounting principles and procedures associated with governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations and compare and contrast the major reporting objectives for fund accounting and the characteristics of modified accrual and accrual based accounting systems.
  
  • ACCT-223 Intermediate Accounting II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; ACCT-202 .
    This course concentrates on financial accounting and reporting in liabilities stockholders equity income taxes leases pensions postretirement benefits accounting changes and error analysis as well as a full review of the statement of cash flows.
  
  • ACCT-230 Corporate Income Tax Accounting

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; ACCT-202 .
    Corporate Tax Accounting focuses on the taxation of corporations s-corporations LLCs partnerships estates and trusts from a historical and theoretical perspective. Students will also prepare tax and information returns based on current tax law.
  
  • ACCT-290 Accounting Co-Op/Internship

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; ACCT-213  or above with a minimum 2.0 grade.
    This course provides the opportunity for work experience or community service under the supervision of MCC accounting faculty and a participating employer/community partner. Course concentrates on the connections to previously studied accounting theory through reflection assignments. Progress reports and specialized projects are required.

Air Cond. Heat & Refrigeration

  
  • ACHR-140 Basic Mechanical Refrigeration

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    First in a series of courses providing training required to install and service air conditioning and refrigeration units and systems. Introduction to the fundamentals of mechanical refrigeration system controls and air conditioning system and refrigerator-freezer construction.
  
  • ACHR-141 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls I

    Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The function and operation of the controls used in domestic and light commercial air conditioning (cooling and heating) and refrigeration equipment; electrical fundamentals basic electrical circuits electrical safety the use of special tools and equipment basic electrical jobs control system components electrical schematic diagrams and control circuits for domestic and light commercial cooling heating and refrigeration equipment.
  
  • ACHR-142 Heating Systems I

    Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The study of air conditioning-heating systems that treat air to control simultaneously its temperature humidity cleanliness and distribution to meet the requirements of the conditioned space. Major emphasis on the operation and installation of gas- and oil-fired warm-air heating systems. Electric and hydronic heating systems will be covered.
  
  • ACHR-143 Sealed System Installation

    Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite:  ACHR-140  
    The installation and start up of residential/light commercial cooling heating and refrigeration systems. Emphasis on the safe use of tools of the trade for the installation and start up of refrigeration and air conditioning-cooling equipment.
  
  • ACHR-144 Air Conditioning Fundamentals

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The study of the use and operation of air conditioning cooling systems to treat air to control simultaneously its temperature humidity cleanliness and distribution to meet the requirements of the conditioned space; the use of specialized tools instruments and charts and the function and operation of basic operational controls.
  
  • ACHR-145 Duct System Fabrication

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    An introduction to the layout fabrication and installation of air-handling duct systems. A study of basic system designs system components and the duct fabrication process. Emphasis on sheet metal duct systems.
  
  • ACHR-147 Refrigerant Handling

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is specifically designed to prepare students for the EPA section 608 of the Clean Air Act certification exam. At the end of this course a third party certification exam will be conducted and student skills will be assessed.
  
  • ACHR-241 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls II

    Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: ACHR-141  Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The function and operation of the electrical and electronic system controls used on commercial air conditioning (cooling and heating) and refrigeration equipment; safe working practices using tools and test equipment and troubleshooting.
  
  • ACHR-242 Heating Systems II

    Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: ACHR-141  and ACHR-142 . Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Service procedures for gas fuel oil and electrical heating systems and the installation of hydronic heating systems. Includes the use of specialized tools instruments and charts to perform troubleshooting procedures. Major emphasis is on the maintenance and service of gas- and oil-fired equipment.
  
  • ACHR-243 Sealed System Service

    Credits 6 / 8 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: ACHR-141  and ACHR-143 . Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Study of operations required to install and service commercial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; safe performance of duties recognition and use of tools and testing instruments and troubleshooting sealed refrigeration systems.
  
  • ACHR-260 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Design I

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016),  ACHR-144  and ACHR 145  
    Planning sizing and selection of HVAC systems for residential and commercial buildings. Includes HVAC systems overview heating and cooling load calculation and equipment selection. Calculations use standard HVAC design forms and computer software.
  
  • ACHR-261 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Design II

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: ACHR-260 . Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Distribution systems required for building heating and cooling. Includes an overview of automatic system controls and the design and sizing of duct and piping systems. Calculations use standard HVAC design forms and computer software.

Allied Health

  
  • AHLT-101 Exploring Health Professions

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  
    This course introduces the student to a variety of health professions offered at MCC. Students explore each profession through class discussion and journal assignments. Each student has the opportunity to interview a health professional and report back to the class what they learned. The student will also learn about current trends in health care. This course encourages students to assume responsibility for their ultimate success and heighten awareness of their personal and professional goals.
  
  • AHLT-102 Medical Terminology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  
    Medical terminology is the study of medical language and terminology used by healthcare professionals.  Guided practice and exercises will lead to an understanding of the Greek/Latin prefixes, word roots and suffixes of which medical terminology is created.  Medical terms not created by use of word parts and standard medical abbreviations will also be covered.  The entire human body will be studied using body systems as an organizing principle for this course.  At the end of this course, the learner will be able to formulate, analyze, translate, and transcribe medical language as a foundational tool in communicating effectively with medical professionals.
  
  • AHLT-112 Nutrition for Health

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Completion of BIOL-151  is recommended Note: Signature from the Division Office or the Advising/Counseling area is required.
    This course includes the study of nutrition, a combination of processes by which the body receives and utilizes nutrients.  Food and water constitute one of the body’s physiologic needs.  This course will also identify how nutrition assists in maintaining health and throughout the life cycle.  AHLT-112 meets the curriculum requirements for the Nursing Program at Mott Community College.
  
  • AHLT-113 Multicultural Health Care

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  
    The cultural traditions and perspectives of the client influence his/her health-seeking behaviors. This course will explore key cultural components identified as a framework for health care delivery in a culturally diverse society: communication social organization environmental control biological variations and health care beliefs. This framework will be utilized as a template in the health care assessment of particular cultural groups including those of African Asian Mid-Eastern and other ethnic heritages.
  
  • AHLT-114 Radiography

    Credits 2 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: AHLT-114L  Student must be currently employed in a dental office. Division signature required.
    This course is for office trained Dental Assistants only.
  
  • AHLT-114L Radiography Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Co-requisite: AHLT-114  Prerequisite: Student my be currently employed in a dental office Division signature required Take AHLT-114 .
    This course is for office trained Dental Assistants only.
  
  • AHLT-120 Phlebotomy Foundations

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Student must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in this course. Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 .
    This course is for beginning phlebotomy students. Includes theory and practical skills in venipuncture (drawing blood) collection and preparation of various specimens and related lab tests. Asepsis and professional ethics are reviewed.
  
  • AHLT-135 Dosage & Solution Calculations

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Math placement test recommendation of MATH-130  or higher or completion of MATH-120  or MATH-123  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or higher; for pre-Nursing students: course must be completed before applying to the Nursing program but no more than 2 years prior to application. Signature from the Division office or the Advising/Counseling area is required to register in this course.
    This course reflects the importance that the real world places on critical thinking and problem solving. It will introduce the beginning health science student to the procedures and steps used to calculate drug dosages in basic clinical applications. The course will focus primarily on the calculation of dosages by the oral and parenteral routes. A step-by-step procedure for calculation of actual medication problems will be used.
  
  • AHLT-150 Allied Health Anatomy

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100   Co-requisite: AHLT-150L 
    An introduction to the concepts of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to the study of diseases and illness in the Health Sciences.
  
  • AHLT-150L Allied Health Anatomy Lab

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Take AHLT-150 .
    An introduction to laboratory principles of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to the study of diseases and illness in the Health Sciences.
  
  • AHLT-258 Clinical Histologic Techniques

    Credits 15 / 15 Contact Hours
    Program Coordinators signature required. Prerequisite: 39 prescribed credits from Histologic Technician Program and 8 elective credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076   or ENGL-100  
    Theory and clinical experience for the Histologic Technician program. Includes instrumentation microscopy processing tissue preparation microtomy mounting media decalcification frozen sections staining histochemistry and cytology. Taught at Beaumont Hospital for six months on a 40 hour/week schedule.

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL.-100 American Sign Language I

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDGN-016 (ACSR-016). 
    In this course, students will study the basic structure of American Sign Language through interaction and storytelling.  Reading assignments will emphasize the life and culture of American Deaf people.  Specific ASL Discourse conversational cues and norms will be covered in order to support students’ language and cultural immersion experiences while attending Deaf Community Events.  Students will be exposed to the many career paths that can be enhanced by the study of ASL, as well as those specific to ASL fluency, such as sign language interpreter education.  
  
  • ASL.-101 American Sign Language I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    In this course students will study the basic structure of American Sign Language through interaction and storytelling. Reading assignments will emphasize the life and culture of American Deaf people. Students will also retell ASL stories in front of the class.
  
  • ASL.-102 American Sign Language II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) ASL.-100 or ASL.-101. 
    In this course students will continue the study of basic structure of American Sign Language through interaction and storytelling. Reading assignments will emphasize the life and culture of American Deaf people. Students will also retell ASL stories in front of the class.
  
  • ASL.-111 Deaf Community and Culture

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 
    Learning a second language at MCC gives the student the opportunity to understand and use the language of the Deaf Community. Since students will continue their learning in the community it is essential that they learn appropriate behaviors showing awareness of and respect for the Deaf Community and its history and culture. Discussions activities and readings reinforce what students learn from videotapes guest speakers and the instructor.

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH-200 Peoples and Cultures of Africa

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course addresses the continent of Africa its peoples and its cultures. It deals with geography prehistory and history of Africa territorial groups by region and climate demographic and racial aspects linguistic and religious composition and its cultural institutions. Emphasis on social and cultural change and the continuity of traditional ways of life of African people.
  
  • ANTH-210 Forensic Anthropology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  
    This course is designed to explore the application of physical anthropological techniques to medical and legal investigations. This class combines lecture and laboratory formats to aid students in exploring the relationship of the skeleton to biological features the information that can be garnered from a skeleton to aid in the identification of unknown individuals and the usefulness of forensic anthropology to crime investigations.
  
  • ANTH-211 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is an introduction to the field of anthropolgy with emphasis on cultural anthropology. Students will examine the role of society and culture in humankinds adaptation to a variety of environments with a goal towards a better understanding of human diversity. Topics include theory methods and practical application; subsistence economics and technology social organization (including kinship marriage and family; sex/gender race/ethnicity and social stratification and inequality); political organization (including systems of power and social control); lifecycles and rituals religion and belief systems; and the arts.
  
  • ANTH-212 Human Origins - Intro Phys. Anthropology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course explores humans and their biological diversity and evolution through an examination of evolutionary theory human genetics primatology and fossil and archaeological evidence of the physical traits and cultural behaviors of human and our earliest ancestors in the Primate Order.
  
  • ANTH-213 Introduction to Archaeology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    An introduction to the techniques methods and theories archaeologists use in interpreting the past and explores what archaeologists have learned about our human past. Students will also learn to apply this knowledge towards the interpretation of the material culture of prehistoric native cultures in the United States. Students will become familiar with archaeological research through readings literature research films software simulations and hands-on laboratory exercise. This course combines lecture and laboratory components.

Arabic

  
  • ARBC-111 Beginning Standard Arabic

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016  
    Study of standard Arabic concentrating on various dialects. Emphasis on life and culture in the Arab world with study of basic Arabic scripts. Includes oral and written practice.
  
  • ARBC-112 Beginning Standard Arabic II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016  Pre-requisite: ARBC-111 
    Continuation of the study of standard Arabic concentrating on various dialects using verbal practice and drills. Emphasis on life and culture of Arabs in the Arab world.

Art

  
  • ART.-100 Early Childhood Art Education

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Student must provide pencil scissors glue or gluestick and 3-ring binder.
    Students will learn how to organize creative art activities in an early childhood setting; the philosophy of art education; motivation guidance and evaluation of child art; the normal growth pattern of child art; the functions of art in society. Design sensitivity and personal creativity are stimulated through laboratory experiences.
  
  • ART.-101 Art Education

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    How to organize creative art activities in an elementary (K-6) curriculum. The course addresses the philosophy of art education; motivation guidance and evaluation of child art; the normal growth pattern of child art and the functions of art in society. Design sensitivity and personal creativity are stimulated through laboratory experiences.
  
  • ART.-102 Secondary Methods of Art Education

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Pre-requisite: ART.-101 
    This course is designed for Art Education majors and includes topics addressing how to organize creative art activities in a junior or senior high school (Grades 7-12); art and the exceptional child; characteristics of the adolescent learner; social and ethical issues in adolescent art; studio procedures to introduce specialized art careers.
  
  • ART.-105A Design Studio Ctr I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The Graphic Design Studio Center offers students the opportunity for more real-world experiences under controlled conditions while undertaking their regular coursework in Graphic Design. While similar to an internship this course will be a college-based design studio where potential clients will be invited to submit design projects for development by participating students. Students will be expected to contribute to all aspects of development of real design projects depending upon their level of skill. Because many of the clients will be from the non-profit community sector students will also be undertaking a community service commitment to their college design experience. Use of the graphic design computer labs will be expected. Meeting times will be flexible but students will be required to commit to two hours a week per credit meeting with the instructor and other students and spend additional time outside of regular meetings working on design studio projects.
  
  • ART.-105B Design Studio Ctr I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Permission of instructor required for registration
    The Graphic Design Studio Center offers students the opportunity for more real-world experiences under controlled conditions while undertaking their regular coursework in Graphic Design. While similar to an internship this course will be a college-based design studio where potential clients will be invited to submit design projects for development by participating students. Students will be expected to contribute to all aspects of development of real design projects depending upon their level of skill. Because many of the clients will be from the non-profit community sector students will also be undertaking a community service commitment to their college design experience. Use of the graphic design computer labs will be expected. Meeting times will be flexible but students will be required to commit to two hours a week per credit meeting with the instructor and other students and spend additional time outside of regular meetings working on design studio projects.
  
  • ART.-105C Design Studio Ctr I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Permission of instructor required to register
    The Graphic Design Studio Center offers students the opportunity for more real-world experiences under controlled conditions while undertaking their regular coursework in Graphic Design. While similar to an internship this course will be a college-based design studio where potential clients will be invited to submit design projects for development by participating students. Students will be expected to contribute to all aspects of development of real design projects depending upon their level of skill. Because many of the clients will be from the non-profit community sector students will also be undertaking a community service commitment to their college design experience. Use of the graphic design computer labs will be expected. Meeting times will be flexible but students will be required to commit to two hours a week per credit meeting with the instructor and other students and spend additional time outside of regular meetings working on design studio projects.
  
  • ART.-110 Art Appreciation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is intended to acquaint students with the formal elements of art and the principles of design in a variety of media. Students will develop an appreciation for works of art of any period or origin. Students will also gain an understanding of the making of art as a process of critical thinking and problem solving and how it relates to their lives.
  
  • ART.-111 Art History Survey Prehistoric to 14 C

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 , or ENGL-100  Pre-requisite: ENGL-101  
    The history of art from earliest times through the Middle Ages in Europe the Mid-East and Africa. Includes painting sculpture and architecture.
  
  • ART.-112 Art History Survey Renaissance to Modern

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Pre:requisite: ENGL-101  
    The history of art from the Middle Ages through the Twentieth Century. Includes painting architecture and sculpture.
  
  • ART.-116 Art History Survey Non Western Art

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: ENGL-101 .
    This course will present a brief survey of the art of India China Japan Africa Meso-America and North America from the earliest times through the 21st Century. It will cover the painting sculpture architecture and minor arts of these areas as well as the cultural context in which the art was produced. Religion history and customs will be explored to develop a better understanding of visual appearance as well as the significance of the art within its own culture.
  
  • ART.-121 Intro to Graphic Design Theory & Process

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into  RDNG-016  
    This course will provide students with an introduction to a wide variety of career paths and disciplines under the umbrella field of Graphic Design. Students will learn what is involved in different jobs what is typography what does it mean to work with clients and exposure to different processes related to graphic design including printing pre-press paper and ink and an introduction to the terminology used in graphic design.
  
  • ART.-122 Graphic Design Survey

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076 , or ENGL-100  Pre-requisite: ENGL-101  
    This course will provide students with a historical survey of Graphic Design and different aspects of the role of the graphic designer and use of design for visual communications in various industries. Internet access is necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-131 Drawing

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    A freehand drawing course using basic drawing materials. The figure and still-life as well as other traditional and non-traditional sources for visual imagery are explored. Emphasis is placed on the visual concept and its relationship to techniques and materials.
  
  • ART.-132 Drawing II

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Minimum 2.0 in ART.-131  and ART.-141 . ART.-111  and ART.-112  strongly recommended.
    Continuation of ART.-131  with emphasis on more advanced training. Color is introduced as a means for creative expression. The development of personal imagery through a variety of approaches is emphasized.
  
  • ART.-133 Basic Illustration

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-reqisite:    Minimum 2.0 inART. 132  and ART. 145  
    This course explores basic editorial and advertising illustration techniques from line art to painting to collage. Students will examine how the various techniques are applied to art as a storytelling medium. Traditional and non-traditional methods will be explored and students will be invited to explore digital means of manipulating illustrations for some projects using the Art Area computer lab. The course will include a review of the historical and current trends leaders and uses of illustration in publishing and other fields of visual communication.
  
  • ART.-135 Figure Drawing

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in ART.-132 . Note: ART.-111  and ART.-112  are strongly recommended.
    A traditional life drawing course concentrating on the technical and artistic problems involved in the drawing of the human figure. The course explores a variety of media and compositional concerns with emphasis on the finished drawing as an esthetic statement.
  
  • ART.-141 Basic Two-Dimensional Design

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Recommend placement into MATH-072  or MATH-082  or higher.
    Introduction to underlying concepts for making and analyzing two-dimensional art. Application of the use of design elements and principles with basic color theory to achieve specific goals for visual communication is studied.
  
  • ART.-142 Basic Three-Dimensional Design

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Visual fundamentals of three-dimensional design. A basic experience in the expression of personal ideas in form using a variety of techniques and methods for forming materials.
  
  • ART.-145 Intro to Digital Design

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into  RDNG-016 ;   Pre-requisite: ART.-141  and ART.-131  with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course; NOTE: ART. 146  strongly recommended as a co-requisite for Graphic Design Majors.
    The focus of this course is on the introduction to the creation of computer-based art using the MAC OS environment. Students will be introduced to the Macintosh Operating System interface together with graphic design photo manipulation and illustration industry standard software dealing with Vector Graphics and Bitmapped Graphics. Students will be required to work in the Art Area Computer Lab for the development and completion of their projects. Students will be required to use the internet and email for various class activities. This course is one of several first year art courses that will be used to assess the Supplemental Application for continuing in the Graphic Design Degree program.
  
  • ART.-146 Typography and Type Design

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into  RDNG-016 ; Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in ART.-131   or MAET 100   Pre- or Co-requisite: ART.-145  
    The focus of this course is on the introduction to typography design classification and the use of type as a design element. Students will be encouraged to use of the computer for revision of final designs using various illustrations/type design software.
  
  • ART.-190 Foundation Portfolio

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in ART.-135 , ART.-142  and ART.-145 .
    This is a course for students who have completed most of the foundation studio courses and are prepared to create a digital portfolio of that work. Students participate in critiques and learn how to document their best work.
  
  • ART.-205A Design Studio Center II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The Graphic Design Studio Center offers students the opportunity for more real-world experiences under controlled conditions while undertaking their regular coursework in Graphic Design. While similar to an internship this course will be a college-based design studio where potential clients will be invited to submit design projects for development by participating students. Students will be expected to contribute to all aspects of development of real design projects depending upon their level of skill. Because many of the clients will be from the non-profit community sector students will also be undertaking a community service commitment to their college design experience. Use of the graphic design computer labs will be expected. Meeting times will be flexible but students will be required to commit to two hours a week per credit meeting with the instructor and other students and spend additional time outside of regular meetings working on design studio projects.
  
  • ART.-205B Design Studio Center II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The Graphic Design Studio Center offers students the opportunity for more real-world experiences under controlled conditions while undertaking their regular coursework in Graphic Design. While similar to an internship this course will be a college-based design studio where potential clients will be invited to submit design projects for development by participating students. Students will be expected to contribute to all aspects of development of real design projects depending upon their level of skill. Because many of the clients will be from the non-profit community sector students will also be undertaking a community service commitment to their college design experience. Use of the graphic design computer labs will be expected. Meeting times will be flexible but students will be required to commit to two hours a week per credit meeting with the instructor and other students and spend additional time outside of regular meetings working on design studio projects.
  
  • ART.-205C Design Studio Center II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The Graphic Design Studio Center offers students the opportunity for more real-world experiences under controlled conditions while undertaking their regular coursework in Graphic Design. While similar to an internship this course will be a college-based design studio where potential clients will be invited to submit design projects for development by participating students. Students will be expected to contribute to all aspects of development of real design projects depending upon their level of skill. Because many of the clients will be from the non-profit community sector students will also be undertaking a community service commitment to their college design experience. Use of the graphic design computer labs will be expected. Meeting times will be flexible but students will be required to commit to two hours a week per credit meeting with the instructor and other students and spend additional time outside of regular meetings working on design studio projects.
  
  • ART.-214 Art History - 19 C. Art

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: ENGL-101 .
    Origins and development of various styles in painting sculpture and architecture during the Nineteenth Century.
  
  • ART.-215 Art History - 20th C. Art

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: ENGL-101 .
    Origins and development of various styles in painting sculpture and architecture during the Twentieth Century.
  
  • ART.-221 Screen Printing I

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: ART.-131 , ART.-141 .
    This course provides an introductory experience in the techniques materials history and contemporary practice in the art of screen printing. Students will explore copy preparation mesh and frame selection and printing techniques. Students will build their technical skills through the actual production of screen-printed works.
  
  • ART.-222 Screen Printing II

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisites: ART.-145 , ART.-221 .
    This course provides advanced experience in the techniques materials and contemporary practices in the art of screen printing. Students will explore multi-color registration textile and alternative printing techniques as well as production techniques. Students will build their technical skills through the actual production of screen-printed works.
  
  • ART.-231 Advanced Drawing

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Minimum grade of 2.0 in ART.-132 . ART.-111  and ART.-112  are strongly recommended.
    Development and refinement of individual ideas and images using a variety of drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on the art of drawing as a completed esthetic statement.
  
  • ART.-233 Advanced Illustration

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: ART.-133 .  Placement into RDNG-030  (ACHR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course explores advanced editorial and advertising illustration techniques as an extension of ART.-133 Basic Illustration Techniques and is intended for students who envision making illustration a possible career. Students will further examine how the various techniques are applied to art as a storytelling medium and will be encouraged to develop their own areas of specialization. Traditional and non-traditional methods will be encouraged including digital means of creating and manipulating illustrations using the Art Area computer lab.
  
  • ART.-234 Sequential Art: Comics & Graphic Story

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Prerequisite: ART.-133  and ART.-146   Pre- or Co-requisite: ENGL-102 
    This course is an introduction to the language principles traditional tools and creation of sequential art a medium of pictorial storytelling. This course will examine a varity of approaches including the creation of information sequences comic books caricature cartooning anatomy and storyboarding in addition to studying the history of the medium political cartooning and social commentary and examining other forms of graphic storytelling such as the graphic novel as a literary medium. Projects include study of current sequential works as well as the development of an individuals style of illustration editorial cartoons comic strips mini comics ashcan comics and a term paper.
  
  • ART.-235 Printmaking I

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: Minimum 2.0 in ART.-132 . Note: ART.-111  and ART.-112  strongly recommended.
    Intaglio printing and methods and techniques; hard and soft-ground etching aquatint lift-ground and dry-point used monochromatically in the first semester to achieve small editions of prints. Color printing and non-traditional techniques are introduced in the second semester. Increasing emphasis in the ensuing semesters on the further enhancement of both traditional and non-traditional technical skills and on developing individual directions through the use of the several intaglio media.
  
  • ART.-236 Printmaking II

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite ART.-235  
    Intaglio printing methods and techniques; hard and soft-ground etching aquatint lift-ground and dry-point used monochromatically in the first semester to achieve small editions of prints. Color printing and non-tradional techniques are introduced in the second semester. Increasing emphasis in the ensuing semesters on the further enhancement of both traditional and non-traditional technical skills and on developing individual directions through the use of the several intaglio media.
  
  • ART.-237 Printmaking III

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: ART.-236  
    Intaglio printing methods and techniques: hard and soft-ground etching aquatintlift-ground and dry-point used monochromatically in the first semester to achieve small editions of prints. Color printing and non-traditional techniques are introduced in the second semester. Increasing emphasis in the ensuing semesters on the further enhancement of both traditional and non-traditional technical skills and on developing individual directions through the use of the several intaglio media.
  
  • ART.-238 Printmaking IV

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: ART.-237  Note: ART.-111  and ART.-112  strongly recommended.
    Intaglio printing methods and techniques: hard and soft-ground etching aquatint lift-ground and dry-point used monochromatically in the first semester to achieve small editions of prints. Color printing and non-traditional techniques are introduced in the second semester. Increasing emphasis in the ensuing semesters on the further enhancement of both traditional and non-traditional technical skills and on developing individual directions and through the use of the several intaglio media.
  
  • ART.-242 Corporate ID & Promo Design

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into  RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG 016 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  orENGL 100  ; Pre-requisite: Minimum 2.0 in  ART.-145 , and ART.-146 
    The focus of this course is on the examination of the logotype and symbol as identity and corporate character. Students will develop a corporate identity campaign extending into a public relation promotional project utilizing a basic strategy brief that theyve researched and written. Students will learn to work in teams and on an individual basis. Use of the computer lab will be required. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-243 Communication Design Across Cultures

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  . Prerequisite: Minimum grade 2.0 in ART.-242 
    The focus of this course is on the examination of promotional and communication design across cultures. Students will develop two major projects that build upon research about cultures outside the students own. The student will develop an understanding of a target audience within this different cultural environment. The first project will be more international in scope. Both projects require research writing a creative strategy brief development of design concepts copywriting and completion of tightly produced comprehensives. Use of the computer lab will be required. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-244 Publication Design for Print

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: ART.-145 , ART.-146  and ENGL 101   with minimum grades of 2.0.
    The focus of this course is on the development planning design and production of several different types of print publications and the combining of text and graphics into visual communications pieces. Students will be taught to use current graphics industry standards software and learn methods of preparation for creation of camera-ready artwork and output to film at pre-press service bureaus. Use of the computer lab will be required. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-245 Publication Design for Web I

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030), or completion of RDNG-016, ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL 100  .Prerequisites: ART.-146  with a minimum grade of 2.0.  Note: ART. 246  strongly recommended as a co-requisite. 
    The focus of this course is on the development planning design and production of several different types of electronic publications including Web-based and CD/DVD production. Students will learn how to modify their design approaches for the electronic environment. Students will be taught to use current graphics industry standards software and the proper preparation of media in national and international society. Use of the computer lab will be required. Internet access will be necessary for project research and development.
  
  • ART.-246 Self-Promotion & Portfolio Design

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Prerequisite: ART. 243  and ART.-244   Co-requisite:  ART.-245 strongly recommended
    The focus of this course is on the examination of the artist and graphic designer as entrepreneur and the preparation for a career in related fields. The student will develop a creative strategy for self-promotion including (but not limited to) logo design stationery and a self-promotional ad campaign. Legal copyright and business practices will be discussed. In addition students will develop both a traditional and an alternate digital portfolio as well as designing and writing a resume in preparation for entering the job market. Students will have access to the Art Area computer lab. Internet access is necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-248 Graphic Design Internship

    Credits 1-3 / 1-3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 2.0 in ART.-243  and ART.-244   Pre- or Co-requisite: ART.-246  
    This internship allows students who have completed or have nearly completed the requirements for an AAS degree in Graphic Design to gain real work experience with companies in the community practice what theyve learned and have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers and art directors already in the field. The opportunity provides students with insight into working conditions business practices and applications of work performed in design studios printing houses and ad agencies. Students will be placed according to their area of interest and available businesses interested in hosting an intern. Students are expected to work a minimum of 150 hours in the semester for which the course is offered.
  
  • ART.-248A Graphic Design Internship

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075, or ACLT-076; ART.-243 and ART.-244. Pre or Co-requisite: 246.
    This internship allows students who have completed, or have nearly completed, the requirements for an AAS degree in Graphic Design to gain real work experience with companies in the community, practice what they’ve learned and have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers and art directors already in the field. The opportunity provides students with insight into working conditions, business practices, and applications of work performed in design studios, printing houses, and ad agencies. Students will be placed according to their area of interest and available businesses interested in hosting an intern. Students must work a minimum of 50 hours for each credit of Internship, and may take up to 3 credits of internship.
  
  • ART.-248B Graphic Design Internship

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075, or ACLT-076; ART.-243 and ART.-244 Pre or Co-requisite: 246.
    This internship allows students who have completed, or have nearly completed, the requirements for an AAS degree in Graphic Design to gain real work experience with companies in the community, practice what they’ve learned and have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers and art directors already in the field. The opportunity provides students with insight into working conditions, business practices, and applications of work performed in design studios, printing houses, and ad agencies. Students will be placed according to their area of interest and available businesses interested in hosting an intern. Students must work a minimum of 50 hours for each credit of Internship, and may take up to 3 credits of internship.
  
  • ART.-248C Graphic Design Internship

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075, or ACLT-076; ART.-243 and ART.-244. Pre or Co-requisite: 246.
    This internship allows students who have completed, or have nearly completed, the requirements for an AAS degree in Graphic Design to gain real work experience with companies in the community, practice what they’ve learned and have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers and art directors already in the field. The opportunity provides students with insight into working conditions, business practices, and applications of work performed in design studios, printing houses, and ad agencies. Students will be placed according to their area of interest and available businesses interested in hosting an intern. Students must work a minimum of 50 hours for each credit of Internship, and may take up to 3 credits of internship.
  
  • ART.-249 Publication Design for Print Production

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: ART.-244 .
    The focus of this course is on advanced techniques in the development planning design and production of several different types of print publications with emphasis on the preparation for printing. As an extension of ART.-244  students will further develop their skill in software layout and learn production and planning techniques necessary for success in print design. In addition students will gain skills related to print design including project planning file preparation proofing paper and ink specifications project supervision font and image management for final output to film for offset reproduction and other methods of printing. Students will learn to work with outside vendors such as printers paper and ink suppliers bindery and service bureaus in providing final delivery of a completed project. Use of the computer lab will be required and some field trips may be arranged. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-255 Digital Art Studio

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: ART.-132  and ART.-145 .
    This course is an exploration of the computer as an artistic medium. Advanced studio art and graphic design students will create computer aided art and expand the development of their art portfolios. Students are encouraged to combine the computer with traditional studio techniques of painting drawing sculpture ceramics printmaking and other studio disciplines. Research of contemporary digital art is a major component of this cours. Students will incorporate the use of a variety of imaging and special effects software.
  
  • ART.-256 Publication Design for Web II

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Prerequisite: ART.-245 .
    The focus of this course is to introduce students to the potential of new media animation and multimedia in the context of website development. Students will learn a series of skills related to the development of web animation and user interactivity as well as an introduction to the use of video and audio in website production design. Students will be building upon skills learned in ART.-245  Publication Design for Web I and utilize current industry standard software in the development of their web animation and multi-media content. Use of the computer lab will be required. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
  
  • ART.-257 Intro to 3D Digital Art

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Prerequisites:ART.-131  and ART.-145  with a minimum grade of 2.5. ART.-142 .
    This course provides an opportunity for both fine art and graphic design students to begin developing specialized skills in the creation of digital 3D artwork and discover its various applications to the worlds of both fine and commercial art. the use of current industry standard software applications will be taught in-depth the beginning level to intermediate level. this is the first major opportunity students would be given to explore indepth the use of 3D digital art and modeling. It is being offered as an elective for students enrolled in the art and design programs.
  
  • ART.-259 Conceptual Book Design

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: ART.-146  with a minimum grade of 2.5.
    The focus of this course is on the development of multi-faceted projects in which the book is explored as an art form; a means of self-expression that encompasses principles of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design and color. Of interest to both fine arts and graphic design students participants will plan design and create a conceptual book that demonstrates the subject matter. Students will be encouraged to use both traditional and nontraditional materials in the creation of the project. Students will use the Art Area computer lab as well as other studios necessary for the final completion of this project. Internet access will be necessary for some aspects of project research and development.
 

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