ART 101 2-D Design
Introduction of the world of fine and applied arts. Great works of art are examined as expressions of a culture, a historical period, the creative personality, and process of making art.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 111 3-D Design
Open to all students. Fundamentals of three-dimensional design, utilizing a variety of materials. Projects examine these materials and probe the elements and principles of design as they relate to sculptural form. Emphasis on terminology, problem-solving and craftsmanship.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 121 Drawing and Drawing Theory
Open to all students. Study of basic drawing techniques using traditional drawing media such as pencil, ink, charcoal and ink wash. Concentration on composition and craftsmanship.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 122 Drawing and Drawing Theory
Prerequisite: ART 121.
Emphasis on color and expressions in composition utilizing various drawing media such as pastels, colored pencils, ink, and other traditional drawing media.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 200 Art Problems
Introduction and practical experience with various art media and technical processes. Each “workshop” emphasizes a different medium. No more than 3 semesters hours of this course may be applied toward a degree.
1-3 credit hours
ART 201 Life Drawing
Prerequisite: ART 121 or instructor consent.
Basic figure drawing skills with emphasis on various media and individual approaches. An appreciation of the human form through the study of human anatomy and structure.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 210 Introduction to Illustration
Prerequisite: Art 201 or instructor consent.
The practices and techniques of illustration are explored with an emphasis on art created for the printed media. Advanced skills in drawing for visual communication are applied using a variety of materials and techniques. Students are instructed in process to develop their creative concepts. Projects address visual communications for magazine, book, editorial, advertising, and digital media. Emphasis on individual creativity and professional presentation is stressed.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 211 Painting
Prerequisite: ART 101 or instructor consent.
Study of the fundamentals and media of painting. Practical application emphasized in water-based-media and ground preparations with introduction to other paint media.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 215 Digital Imagery
Fundamentals of working with raster imagery are explored using the computer. Emphasis is placed on proficiency with various tools and features in software programs such as Adobe Photoshop. Students learn to create work for print and web publication, as well as for creative self-expression. Work with peripheral devices such as scanners, printers and digital cameras is also included.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 217 Digital Drawing
Fundamentals of vector-based drawing are explored using the computer. Emphasis is placed on proficiency using various tools, creating imagery used for graphic design, web publishing and illustration. Basic design principles and printing and reproduction requirements are also emphasized.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 230 Type and Digital Layout
Open to all students. The study of type and its usage from the calligraphic origins through historic uses to digital type. Emphasis will be placed on the use of type as a design element.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hour; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 231 Photography
Prerequisite: 35mm reflex camera.
Basic tools and techniques of photography. Includes field trips and darkroom experience.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 232 Photography
Prerequisite: ART 231 or instructor consent.
Advanced camera and darkroom techniques, composition, and design, and their relationship to photography as an art form.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 246 Graphic Design
Prerequisite: ART 101 or instructor consent.
Examination of skills, techniques, and tools of the advertising and commercial arts. Projects provide experience in techniques and design elements as applied to graphic design.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 248 Commercial Art
Prerequisite: One of the following: ART 290 or ART 230 or ART 246 “C” or better or instructor consent.
Fundamentals of graphic design are further explored, with strong emphasis on editorial design. Students will work with digital drawing, imagery and text layout software. Particular emphasis is placed on setting up electronic files for print, paper selection and printing considerations. Includes layout and production work on student art publication with a press check at a commercial print shop.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
ART 281 History of Art
Open to all students. Survey of the great works of architecture, painting, and sculpture from the Ancient World to the Gothic Age. The historic development of Western art is emphasized.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: F2 901
ART 282 History of Art
Open to all students. Survey of the great works of architecture, painting, and sculpture from the Renaissance into the twentieth century. The historical development of modern Western art traditions is emphasized.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: F2 902
ART 290 Applications in Computer Art
An introduction to computer applications in the visual arts. A computer software based approach to visual image manipulation and generation, including the integration of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices as tools to create and combine traditional and contemporary visual ideas as applied to art and design.
3 credit hours: 0 lecture hour; 6 lab hours per week.
BA 160 Business Math I
Prerequisite: A minimum score of 32 on COMPASS pre-algebra test or a minimum score of 22 on ACT math.
A short review of basic math concepts and their application to actual business problems. Covers insurance, interest calculations, merchandising discounts, taxes, dividends and basic statistical measures.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CIP 170 Web Page Development
The student will learn Web site development with the three methods that have been used sine Web design first began: hand-coding HTML using a text editor; building Web pages using a WYSIWYG editor like Dreamweaver; and using the most modern method, a Content Management System that separates design from content while making it easy for non-technical users to update a site. Topics include: design principles, formatting Web pages with cascading style sheets, server-side vs. client-side technologies, testing Web pages with multiple Web browsers, and Web servers. In addition, the student will learn how to stay current on W3C standards for Web page development.
4 credit hours: 4 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CIP 211A Intro to Flash
The student will create dynamic Web content and animation using Flash. Topics covered include: creating vector graphics, creating animation, motion tweening, adding interactivity, sound and video.
2 credit hours: 2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
COMM 100 Communication Skills
For career program students only. COMM 100 and ENG 132 fulfill requirements for an associate’s degree in several career programs. Concentration on developing skills in writing, speaking and reading.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
CS 100 Introduction to Computers
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or REA 093 “B” or better.
Introduction to computer concepts, computer applications, and the impact of computers on society. Applications include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and web-based software. Basic Algebra or equivalent is recommended.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour per week.
ENG 101 Composition I
Prerequisite: ACT English score of 22-30 or appropriate COMPASS score; or English 091 “C” or better.
English 101 is designed for students who are competent in the fundamentals of composition. Students will write essays using a variety of expository strategies and will apply standard techniques of documentation when appropriate.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: C1 900 (Grade of “C” or higher required for this course to be eligible to be included in the IAI General Education Core Curriculum.)
JOUR 221 Introduction to Mass Communications
Study of the communications process. Newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, and motion pictures.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: MC 911
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
Prerequisites: College level reading scores on COMPASS or REA 093 and SBS 100 “C” or better, or REA 098 and SBS 100 “C” or better.
A survey of the field of general psychology without specific emphasis on any particular theory or model of human or animal behavior. Fundamental principles, methods, theories and issues in the field are discussed. Content areas may include learning, thinking, neuroscience, methodology, memory, perception, personality, intelligence, emotion, adjustment, and abnormality among others.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. IAI: S6 900
SPEC 114 Interpersonal Communication
Examines skills needed in informal face-to-face communication; emphasizes self-concept and interaction with others.
3 credit hours: 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
