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  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces the tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop to process, edit, and enhance digital photographs. This course reviews the basic camera operations used to achieve the best possible digital images in addition to covering, in detail, the Photoshop steps necessary to maximize both the technical and aesthetic qualities of images. A course fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to a range of drawing concepts and techniques that includes the effective use of line, mass, value, composition, and perspective. Working from observation, students apply these concepts and techniques through the study of still-life, interior spaces, portraiture, and the nude human figure. A course fee is required. (H&A)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge of observational drawing concepts and techniques. Emphasis is placed on human figure and color theory. Students apply these concepts and techniques through the study of still-life, interior spaces, portraiture, and the nude human figure. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ART 121 with grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ART 121
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces concepts and techniques used in the illustration of editorials, advertisements, articles, brochures, books, and other printed and digital communication media. Students learn to communicate visually through problem-solving projects. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ART 105 and 121 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ART 121 & ART 105
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces visual arts and design and emphasizes the components of visual thinking and reductive drawing. This course provides core exercises, methods, and tips that lead students through a wide variety of processes for generating innovative ideas and concepts. A course fee is required. Pre or corequisite: ART 121 with a grade of C or higher; eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    ART 121 & ( (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) ) Corequisite:    ART 121, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
  • 1.00 Credits

    Covers the professional practice of graphic design. This course discusses trends in graphic design, professional ethics and expectations, career options, team participation, and professional communications. Students are given the ability to investigate career opportunities and are taught how to make informed decisions about career options. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Graphic Design Certificate and the Graphic and Interactive Design AAS programs. Prerequisite: ART 105, 121, 125 and 176 with grades of C or higher. Pre/Co-requisite: ART 109, 143 and 144 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ART 105 & ART 109 & ART 121 & ART 125 & ART 143 & ART 144 & ART 176 Corequisite:    ART 109, ART 143, ART 144
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to the basic techniques and concepts used in oil painting. Students apply skills through the study of still-life, interior spaces, portraiture, and the human figure. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ART 121 with a grade of C or higher. (H&A) Prerequisite:    ART 121
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge of painting concepts and techniques. Students apply skills through the study of still life, interior spaces, portraiture, and the human figure. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ART 131 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ART 131
  • 1.00 Credits

    An introduction to using the Macintosh operating system and several major graphic design software programs. Students complete tutorials and/or exercises that demonstrate an understanding of basic file creation and tool proficiency. A course fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces functions of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of creating mobile and desktop sites. Students utilize contemporary web technology and standards to develop creative and functional websites. This course emphasizes web fundamentals and application through using a web design software package. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Graphic and Interactive Design AAS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ART 109, 143, and 144 with grades of C or higher; Corequisite: ART 145 and 149. Prerequisite:    ART 109 & ART 143 & ART 144 & ART 145 & ART 149 Corequisite:    ART 145, ART 149
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