Art

This course explores the evolution of visual arts and artistic movements from prehistory to Pre-Renaissance, fostering an understanding and appreciation of their significance. Emphasizing the art of Western civilization, it also draws comparisons to key artistic achievements from other cultures, providing a broad perspective on human creativity. Students examine works of visual art and architecture in relation to their aesthetic qualities, historical relevance and social contexts, gaining insight into how art reflects and shapes human experience.

This course explores the evolution of Western art from the Renaissance to contemporary times, examining major artists, movements and their cultural impact. Students analyze the formal qualities, historical significance and social contexts of key artworks, tracing developments from Baroque and Neoclassicism to Modernism and Postmodernism. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between art and historical change, including the rise of new media, global influences and evolving artistic philosophies. Through critical thinking and visual analysis, students gain a deeper appreciation of how modern and contemporary art shapes and reflects society.

This is a foundations art course in the fundamentals of drawing using various media. Observational drawing skills are developed through subject matter ranging from still life, landscape, the figure, interiors and exteriors to more individualized creative expression. Students apply techniques, vocabulary and communication skills through projects and critiques.

This course involves the exploration and completion of projects in various two-dimensional media that demonstrate the elements and principles of design. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered through the completion of individualized projects within set parameters. Historical and diverse artwork and cultural ideas are explored as examples of key concepts. Class critiques guide students in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication while using appropriate terminology.

In this course students explore and complete projects in various two-dimensional media that demonstrate effective use of color theory as it applies to fine art and design. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered by applying color theory to individualized projects within set parameters. Class critiques guide students in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication while using appropriate terminology.

This course is a continuation of skills acquired in Drawing 1 and further develops drawing technique with a greater awareness of composition and concept. Students continue with observational drawing to develop greater knowledge through the study of the human figure, life drawing and spatial perception. The addition of a stronger conceptual component with an individual creative approach is encouraged. Further study of analytical and communication skills as they relate to art are developed.

Prerequisites: Complete ART-109. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course is a sequel to ART-114 Two-Dimensional Design and involves the exploration and completion of projects in various three-dimensional media that demonstrate the elements and principles of design. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are fostered through the completion of individualized projects within set parameters. Historical and diverse artwork and cultural ideas are explored as examples of key concepts. Class critiques guide students in the ability to critique artwork with effective communication while using appropriate terminology.

Prerequisites: Complete ART-114. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course is only for Art and Graphic Communication majors and prepares students to apply for employment or transfer to a bachelor's degree program. This course covers methods of recording, presenting and cataloging art works for use in a professional and or transfer portfolio as well as developing a personal resume. Students should have a credible body of artwork produced under college-level instruction available for use in class. This course must be taken in the final/graduating semester of the program.

This course develops skills in college-level academic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation and revision. Through the reading and writing processes, students develop and support ideas, refine arguments, evaluate and integrate appropriate sources, reflect on and implement feedback to revise and edit writing, and develop an awareness of the variety of contexts, audiences and purposes of academic writing. Students develop an awareness of appropriate practices relating to intellectual honesty.

Prerequisites: ENG - Must meet one of the following: Writing placement Earned "A" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing Earned "B" or "C" grade in ENG 090 Fundamentals of College Writing places student in ENG 101L. EAL (If applicable): Successful completion of EAL 100 EAL Composition and EAL 101 EAL Reading 2 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. CRE-103 (If required) must be taken concurrently, if not successfully completed prior to enrolling in ENG-101. - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. CRE - Must meet one of the following: Reading placement Successful completion of CRE 070 Successful completion of CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills Concurrently enrolled in CRE 103 Advanced College Reading & Study Skills (co-requisite) - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course, the second in a two-course research and writing sequence, continues to expand and refine analytical writing and critical reading skills. Students deepen their understanding of rhetorical contexts and concepts while learning to adapt their research output for different audiences, genres and technologies. In addition, students consider the cultural, historical and intellectual lenses through which texts can be viewed and crafted. The course emphasizes strategies for comprehending advanced college-level texts and developing research skills, including evaluation of source credibility and relevance. Students strengthen their understanding of how meaning is created through grammatical, structural and writerly decisions. The course culminates in students creating a final portfolio or project showcasing their progress on the course learning outcomes.

Prerequisites: Complete ENG-101 or ENG-101L, CRE-103 (minimum grade "C"). - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

This course develops student skills in the organization and oral expression of ideas through a variety of speeches. Emphasis is on the way people communicate effectively in professional, business and social situations.

Prerequisites: ENG-101L or eligibility for ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. Eligibility for ENG-101. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.