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  • ART 183: Topics in Art Studio

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-6-3 Special projects course, to develop basic studio skills in a specialized area. Emphasis is on innovative teaching techniques and flexibility of course content.The specific topics will be announced prior to registration. Students may earn up to three credits for each special-topics studio course satisfactorily completed.
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  • ShareART 183M - Topics in Art - ST AB Mexico

  • ART 205: Seminar: Mod and Contemp Art

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-0-3 (Eff. FL20) Seminar-based art history course focused on Modern and Contemporary art from 1860-today. Examinations of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and mixed media from a global and/or thematic perspective. Includes various contexts such as modern psychology and sociology as they affect trends in modern and contemporary art and culture. Student activities include films; excursions to art galleries, museums and artists' studios; and guest lecturers. Prereqs: (Eff. FL20) ART 103 abd ART 104. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: (Eff. FL20) ART 103 abd ART 104.
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  • ART 207: Drawing III

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-6-3 The human figure is the focus of this class. Working from the model, the class will consider the gesture and proportions of the figure. Students will be encouraged to conceive of the figure as a series of volumes in space. Basic anatomy will be introduced. The dynamic and expressive content of drawing will be encouraged. Media will be primarily pencil and charcoal. Prerequisite: ART 106. Prerequisite:    ART 106.
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  • ART 208: Drawing IV

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-6-3 At this level of drawing, all students should be fundamentally sound and competent with the figure. The figure will be integrated into more complex spaces and compositions. However, the figure will not be the only subject. There will be more room for exploring personal themes and expressions. A wider variety of drawing materials will be used. Prerequisite: ART 207. Prerequisite:    ART 207.
    ShareART 208 - Drawing IV

  • ART 209: Ceramics II

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-6-3 This course is the second level of Ceramics designed to develop technical and conceptual skills for the purpose of more advanced visual communication using clay as a medium. Basic technical skills introduced in ART 109 will be enhanced through the refined study of wheel thrown forms, sculptural hand built forms, and glaze application. Prereq: ART 109. Prerequisite:    ART 109.
    ShareART 209 - Ceramics II

  • ART 215: Painting II

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-6-3 Painting in any media with the focus on developing the students' ability to translate their perceptions into pictorial form based on their prior knowledge of design, drawing and painting. Prerequisite: ART 115 or permission of Department Head. ($150) Prerequisite:    ART 115 or permission of Department Head. ($150)
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  • ART 251: Graphic Design II

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-6-3 This course is a continuation and exploration of the applied art of graphic design, through the visual conceptual problem solving process for the purpose of communication. Studio projects emphasize the development of visual ideas and include the continued study of letter forms (typography) design techniques and graphic design principles. The use of the computer and software programs for developing and gen- erating visual solutions to assignments is emphasized. This technology is tempered with traditional (hands-on) studio experience for the initial stages of developing and conceptualizing design ideas. Studio and computer classrooms are integral to this advanced course. Prereqs: ART 125 and ART 151 or Dept Appr. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: ART 125 and ART 151 or Dept Appr.
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  • ART 290: Portfolio Preparation

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-0-3 This course aids the student in transferring with advanced standing into an art school or university art department. Advising and consultation about transfer procedures; financial aid, scholarship opportunities, specific career programs, and choices of schools are all components of the course. Exit criteria include digital images of artwork to serve as portfolio, an essay, three completed applications and written summaries of field trips to art schools. Special presentations by area and national art schools as well as former graduates are incorporated. Individual studio projects are assigned to strengthen the portfolio. Prerequisite: Art 106, 125 and 111 or permission of Department Head. Prerequisite:    Art 106, 125 and 111 or permission of Department Head.
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