2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

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American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I


    Description: Principles, methods, and techniques of American Sign Language skills, with emphasis on developing visual/receptive skills and basic communication.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
     

    1. Visual acuity and use of space
    2. Receiving and producing finger-spelled words
    3. Receiving and producing basic concepts using American Sign Language
    4. Non-manual grammar. Yes/no questions, wh-word questions, and negation
    5. Noun-verb pairs
    6. Personal pronouns and possessive pronouns
    7. The deaf community and its culture
    8. Physical, geographical, and non-verbal cultural information

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain how American Sign Language (ASL) developed as a language.
    2. Identify the four parameters of a sign and recognize the use of non-manual behaviors involved with ASL.
    3. Discriminate between different finger-spelled words.
    4. Use non-manual grammar in ASL, focusing on: yes/no questions, wh-word questions, and negation.
    5. Identify the signer's use of space from his/her perspective.
    6. Use pantomime and gestures to convey thought and ideas.
    7. Use and comprehend basic descriptive classifiers used in context.
    8. Identify personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, and spatial referents used in context.
    9. Distinguish the difference between nouns and verbs in basic noun-verb pairs.
    10. Incorporate hand and arm position for expressive finger-spelling and numbers.
    11. Engage in simple conversations in ASL about topics such as family background and routine activities.

  
  • ASL 102 - Beginning American Sign Language II


    Description: American Sign Language vocabulary, grammar, receptive, and expressive technique development.

    Prerequisites: ASL 101  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
    Historical events within the deaf community

    1. Signed communication systems used in America
    2. Causes of deafness
    3. Receptive and expressive skill development
      1. Topicalization
      2. Classifiers
      3. Eye gaze
      4. Nonverbal expressions
      5. Gestures
      6. Sign vocabulary
      7. Fingerspelling
      8. Number systems
      9. Time
      10. Directional verbs

    Learning Outcomes:
     

    1. Outline the role of ASL in the deaf community.
    2. Describe various communication systems.
    3. Explain the importance of non-manual grammar in ASL.
    4. Employ the appropriate techniques within ASL with respect to attending, attention-getting, turn-taking, interrupting, and maintaining appropriate signing space.
    5. Engage in simple conversations in ASL about topics such as family background, routine activities, and occupations.
    6. Apply various forms of non-manual grammar and correct syntax for yes/no questions, wh-word questions, simple topical sentences, assertion, and negation.
    7. Use head, eye gaze, and body shifting to indicate direct address, comparisons, contrasts, and topic shifts.
    8. Use and comprehend descriptive, pronominal, and plural classifiers in context.
    9. Use and comprehend eye gazing in referencing.
    10. Use personal and possessive pronouns in context.
    11. Use space when referencing.
    12. Identify the object and subject when directional verbs are used.
    13. Use and comprehend specified core vocabulary in context.

  
  • ASL 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I


    Description: Proficiency and development of intermediate expressive and receptive skills. Emphasis on practical application of American Sign Language skills and cross-cultural communication.

    Prerequisites: ASL 102  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
     

    1. Selected colloquial ASL signs and idiomatic expressions
    2. Narratives, dialogues, daily situations, and spontaneous conversations at the intermediate level
    3. Sign settings (e.g. formal vs. informal, small group discussions and dialogues
    4. Expressive and receptive mastery of ASL grammatical features at the intermediate level
    5. Increased exposure to the deaf community and its culture

    Learning Outcomes:
     

    1. List and translate colloquial ASL and English signs and idiomatic expressions.
    2. Respond to unanticipated questions on familiar topics.
    3. Express opinions about familiar topics.
    4. Comprehend main ideas and extended discourse on increasingly complex topics.
    5. Apply ASL skills in communicating short stories, narratives, and dialogues at the intermediate level.
    6. Apply expressive and receptive mastery of grammatical features of ASL at the intermediate level.
    7. Describe norms, values and beliefs of deaf culture.

  
  • ASL 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language II


    Description: Extension of proficiency and development of receptive and expressive skills at the intermediate level. Emphasis on practical application of American sign language skills and cross-cultural communication with a focus on the cultural aspects.

    Prerequisites: ASL 201  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
     

    1. Extension of selected colloquial ASL signs and idiomatic expressions
    2. Advanced narrative, dialogues, daily situations, and spontaneous conversations at the intermediate level
    3. Extension of sign settings (e.g. formal vs. informal, small group discussions and dialogues)
    4. Extension of expressive and receptive mastery of grammatical features at the intermediate level 

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe objects, places, people, and events. (1-4)
    2. Express feeelings, opinions, emotional reactions, volition, doubt and contingent situations. (1-4)
    3. Narrate a series of events in, past, present and future timeframes. (1-4)
    4. Initiate, respond, and maintain face-to-face conversations with a moderate amount of spontaneity using present and past tenses. (1-4)

  
  • ASL 296 - Internship: American Sign Language


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours toward degree/certificate requirements.] S/U grading only.

    Prerequisites: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
    2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
    3. Elements of documentation of experience
    4. Planning and time management
    5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
    6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
    7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
    2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
    3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
    4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
    5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
    6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
    7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
    8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
    9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
    10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
    11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

  
  • ASL 299 - Independent Study American Sign Language


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6
    Course Content:
    1. Applied knowledge and skills
    2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
    3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
    4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
    5. Evaluation and improvement of performance

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
    2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
    3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
    4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
    5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
    6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues.
    7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.


Anthropology

  
  • ANT 101 - Stones, Bones, and Human Origins


    Description: Introduction to physical anthropology. Emphasis on population genetics, primate evolution and behavior, and fossil man.

    General Education Competency: Written Communication

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Introduction to the field of anthropology 
    2. General discussion of evolutionary paradigms including development of Darwinian thought and approaches 
    3. Mechanisms of evolution 
    4. Population genetics and variability 
    5. Primate evolution and taxonomy 
    6. Primate social behavior 
    7. Trends toward fossil hominid evolution 
    8. Emergence of modern hominid 
    9. Human variation and applied physical anthropology 
    10. Discussion of the future of the genus Homo 

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Assemble and analyze significant and representative interpretations, methodologies, and theories which guide research in physical anthropology.
    2. Describe the geographical and environmental context of primate evolution and social behavior.
    3. Outline and discuss the sequential development of the genus Homo.
    4. Identify, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize insights of evolutionary paradigms as applied to primates.
    5. Identify field techniques of applied physical anthropology.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.
  
  • ANT 102 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology


    Description: Survey of anthropological principles with emphasis on concept of culture and nature of man as a social animal.

    General Education Competency: Diversity; Critical Thinking

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Introduction to anthropology, its method and development 
    2. Language, communication and culture 
    3. Subsistence efficiency and cultural ecology 
    4. Comparative economic systems 
    5. Kinship systems: marriage and the family 
    6. Levels of social organization and political systems 
    7. Race, gender and ethnicity 
    8. Ideology, magic and religion 
    9. Culture and personality 
    10. Culture change 
    11. Global society and applied anthropology 

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Examine and critically analyze significant perspectives, methodologies and theories which guide research in anthropology. (1-6, 11)
    2. Develop an awareness of the role played by culture on the behavior of individuals and groups in diverse societal settings. (2, 3, 8-10)
    3. Develop curiosity and empathy for cultural diversity which is based on ethnic, race and gender differences. (5, 6, 11)
    4. Foster a classroom environment where questioning of ethnocentric attitudes and the clarification of racially, ethnically and gender-based values are allowed to challenge traditional western notions. (7)
    5. Develop those social science insights that are desirable for all educated persons. (1-3, 8-11)
    6. Develop critical thinking skills in relation to anthropological scientific concepts. (3-6)
    7. Enhance competence and performance of critical reading and independent thinking in anthropological knowledge. (4-11)
    8. Employ critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and/or research papers. (1-11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.
  
  • ANT 104 - Buried Cities and Lost Tribes


    Description: Introduction to the portion of human history that extends back 2.5 million years before the time of written records and archives. Emphasis on study of the world prehistory of humankind from a global perspective.

    General Education Competency: Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Introduction to world prehistory
    2. Human origins
    3. Exodus out of Africa
    4. Colonization of the world
    5. The origins of food production
    6. The earliest farmers
    7. The first chiefdoms
    8. Early state-organized societies
    9. Mesopotamia and the Eastern Mediterranean world
    10. Egypt and Africa
    11. South, Southeast, and East Asia
    12. Lowland Mesoamerica
    13. Highland Mesoamerica
    14. Andean civilization

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Assemble and critically analyze significant and representative interpretations and theories of the origins of modern humans. (2)
    2. Describe the geographical and environmental context of the diaspora of humankind. (3, 4)
    3. Identify, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize the revolutionary circumstances that led to beginnings of animal and plant domestication by humans. (5, 6)
    4. Explain the cultural and environmental circumstances that led to the formation of stratified societies in the world (Chiefdoms and States). (7-8)
    5. Describe and assess and model the rise of civilization in the critical regions of the Old and New World. (9-14)
    6. Outline and compare key aspects of the development of civilization on a world-wide scale. (1, 9-14)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.
       
  
  • ANT 201 - Forensic Anthropology


    Description: Introduction to forensic anthropology. Emphasis on the examination of human skeletal remains for law enforcement agencies to determine the identity of unidentified bones.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 103  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Historical background and methodology
    2. Basics of human osteology
    3. Basic objectives of a forensic anthropology investigation
    4. The stages of a forensic investigation
    5. Using human osteology to help identify the life history of an individual
    6. Case of how forensic anthropology can add to our knowledge of the past
    7. Case studies of forensic investigation used in recent special cases

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Conduct forensic examination of human remains using applied physical anthropology principles. (1) 
    2. Identify basic parts of human skeletal anatomy. (2) 
    3. Explain the importance of establishing forensic context. (3) 
    4. Explain and describe the methodology used by forensic anthropologists. (4) 
    5. Compare and contrast the various methods used to specifically identify individual skeletal remains. (5) 
    6. Use forensic anthropology for prehistoric contexts. (6) 
    7. Describe and contrast important forensic investigations using case studies. (7)
       

  
  • ANT 214 - Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: The Supernatural in Cross-Cultural Perspective


    Description: Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture.

    General Education Competency: Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
    1. The anthropological study of religion
    2. Myth, ritual, and symbolism in cross-cultural perspective
    3. Religious practitioners in selected cross-cultural contexts
    4. Altered states of consciousness
    5. Witchcraft, sorcery, and forces of evil in cross-cultural perspective
    6. The afterlife in selected cross-cultural contexts
    7. Religion and social change in selected cross-cultural contexts
    8. Non-traditional beliefs in Western society
    9. Selected belief systems in a cross-cultural perspective

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Distinguish among major theories of the origin of religion. (1)
    2. Contrast the major characteristics of tribal religion with those of world religions. (1)
    3. Define magic, myth, ritual, and symbol and describe their functions to the individual and the social group using selected examples from belief systems in various regions of the world. (2, 4)
    4. Classify types of religious action in selected cross-cultural contexts. (2)
    5. Describe and analyze how religious healing rituals affect illness states. (2-4).
    6. Define and differentiate between the major types of religious practitioners/healers. (3)
    7. Classify categories of altered states of consciousness and describe their social and psychological functions. (4)
    8. Define the major classifications of evil forces in selected cross-cultural contexts. (5)
    9. Analyze attitudes about witchcraft and evil in the context of social control and social harmony. (5)
    10. Describe the functions of funerals and death ceremonies in selected cross-cultural contexts. (6)
    11. Distinguish between various attitudes/beliefs concerning life after death in selected cross-cultural contexts. (6)
    12. Identify the major forces of religious change and innovation. (7)
    13. Analyze the occurrence of nontraditional beliefs in western society. (8)
    14. Identify characteristics of belief in the occult. (8)
    15. Compare and contrast selected culturally-specific belief systems in different regions of the world. (9)

  
  • ANT 230 - Principles of Archeology


    Description: Introduction to methods, theory, and techniques used in archaeology. The scope of human prehistory from the earliest human cultures to the rise of complex civilizations.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 103  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Historical perspective of archaeology
    2. Archaeological survey and excavation
    3. Archaeometry
    4. Social archaeology
    5. Environmental archaeology
    6. Subsistence and diet
    7. Prehistoric technology
    8. Prehistoric trade
    9. Cognitive archaeology
    10. Bioarchaeology
    11. Explanation in archaeology and why thins change
    12. Public archaeology

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Define the goals and scope of archaeology and trace the history of archaeology from its beginning as an antiquarian pursuit of providing culture histories to a more scientific approach. (1)
    2. Explain and describe methods of survey/excavation. (2)
    3. Explain the importance of time depth of human prehistory in relation to the bioculture of our species. (3)
    4. Explore the relationship between social organization and past settlement patterns. (4)
    5. Analyze the environments that were exploited in prehistory. (5)
    6. Use the concept of subsistence as the basis for categorizing what has been found in the archaeological record. (6)
    7. Trace the evolution of human innovations and technology. (7)
    8. Describe how both goods and ideas were exchanged. (8)
    9. Interpret the use of art for what past people were thinking. (9)
    10. Apply the principles of physical anthropology to archaeological burials (bioarchaeology). (10)
    11. Explain the importance of change in the archaeological record and discuss why cultures disappear. Interpret the key elements of past material culture (Behavioral Archaeology). (11)
    12. Define what cultural resource management is in reference to preserving a nonrenewable resource. (12)

  
  • ANT 231 - Southwestern Archeology


    Description: Survey of man's prehistory in the southwestern United States beginning with the earliest evidence of man in the Southwest and concluding with the period just before Spanish contact.

    General Education Competency: Written Communication

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Introduction to archeology
    2. Theories and concepts of Southwest as a region
    3. Paleo-Indians in the Southwest
    4. Desert culture
    5. Anasazi culture
    6. Hohokam culture
    7. Mogollon culture
    8. Sinagua culture
    9. Review of cultural development in Southwest

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Examine and describe archaeological techniques of excavation utilized for acquiring material culture. (1)
    2. Explain the development of prehistoric culture in the Southwest and intercultural interaction. (2,3;)
    3. Evaluate how geographical and environmental variability are the keys to archaeological interpretations of the different prehistoric cultures within the sphere of interaction in the Southwest. (3)
    4. Describe the archaeological cultures of the Southwest with an emphasis on chronology material culture seriation. (4-9)
    5. Examine the circumstances and impact of Spanish contact on indigenous southwestern groups. (2,9)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.
  
  • ANT 232 - Indians of the Southwest


    Description: Survey of major Indian groups of the southwestern United States: Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Papago, Pima, River Yuman and Mountain Yuman (Yavapai, Hualapai, Havasupai). Emphasis on historical factors that have led to culture change. Development of these groups from Spanish contact to present.

    General Education Competency: Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Prehistory, Mesoamerica, linguistics
    2. Yaquis
    3. Seris
    4. Lower Pimas, Upper Pimas
    5. Yumas
    6. Eastern Pueblos, Western Pueblos
    7. Navajos
    8. Western Apaches, Mescalero Apaches
    9. Spanish, Mexican, Anglo influences
    10. Acculturation: political, economic, religious, linguistic
    11. Urban experience, militancy

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Encourage the development of curiosity and empathy for cultural diversity which is based on ethnic diversity in the "Greater Southwest." (1-11)
    2. Encourage questioning of ethnocentric attitudes and the clarification of ethnically-based values which challenge traditional values of society. (1-11)
    3. Examine and critically analyze significant and representative interpretations, methodologies, and theories which guide research in the Southwest. (1-11)
    4. Devote attention to enhancement of competence and performance of critical reading, oral discourse, and independent thinking. (1-11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.
       
  
  • ANT 296 - Internship: Anthropology


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours toward degree/certificate requirements.] S/U grading only.

    Prerequisites: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
    2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
    3. Elements of documentation of experience
    4. Planning and time management
    5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
    6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
    7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
    2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
    3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
    4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
    5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
    6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
    7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
    8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
    9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
    10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
    11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
    2. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
    3. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
    4. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
    5. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
    6. Student's self-evaluation of experience.
  
  • ANT 299 - Independent Study Anthropology


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6
    Course Content:
    1. Applied knowledge and skills
    2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
    3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
    4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
    5. Evaluation and improvement of performance

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
    2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
    3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
    4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
    5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
    6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues.
    7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.


Art

  
  • ART 110 - Drawing I

    ART 1111.
    Description: Perspective and visual perception studied as related to developing artistic visual growth in perceiving our environment. Emphasis on analysis of objects and their compositional placement within pictorial construction. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Drawing skills

    a. Perspective
    b. Foreshortening
    c. Plastic space/modeling
    d. Figure-ground
    e. Chiaroscuro

    1. Visual literacy and aesthetic

    a. Visual memory
    b. Analysis and study of forms
    c. Visual vocabulary

    1. Formal elements and principles of design 
    2. Historical and contemporary art examples
    3. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply various perspective techniques. (1)
    2. Identify and use foreshortening. (1)
    3. Produce plastic space and modeling. (1)
    4. Use chiaroscuro technique. (1)
    5. Identify, memorize and transfer visual information to the page. (2)
    6. Analyze forms. (2)
    7. Develop a visual vocabulary. (2)
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (3)
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (3)
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (3)
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (4)
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (5)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 111 - Drawing II


    Description: Development of technical and perceptual skills. Emphasis on composition as developed by shape, form, color and the special dynamics of plastic space. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Drawing techniques
    2. Color theory
    3. Exercises in color schemes
    4. Compositional and design experimentation
    5. Portrait drawing techniques
    6. Landscape drawing techniques
    7. Formal elements and principles of design
    8. Historical and contemporary art examples
    9. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply color rendering techniques using drawing media. (1)
    2. Identify specific color contrasts. (2)
    3. Utilize color schemes. (3)
    4. Apply creative compositional techniques. (4)
    5. Apply portrait rendering skills. (5)
    6. Apply landscape rendering skills. (6)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (9)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design

    ART 1112.
    Description: Introduction to visual language utilized in all areas of art. Basic compositional principles and elements of two-dimensional design practiced through assigned projects. Various media explored. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency

    General Education Competency: Critical Thinking

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Creative process 
    2. Application of design principles including unity and variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and focal point, and proportion and scale
    3. Application of design elements including shape and volume, space, line, texture, light, color, time and value
    4. Two-dimensional art media tools
    5. Formal elements and principles of design 
    6. Historical and contemporary art examples 
    7. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Define and employ the steps of the creative process. (1)
    2. Use design principles such as unity and variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and focal point, and proportion and scale to develop two-dimensional works of art. (2)
    3. Use design elements such as shape and volume, space, line, texture, color and value to develop two-dimensional works of art. (3)
    4. Use art media and tools to create two-dimensional works of art. (4)
    5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (6)
    9. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 113 - Three-Dimensional Design

    ART 1115.
    Description: Study of design principles with emphasis on three-dimensional aesthetics. Planning of sculptural, utilitarian, and environmental objects. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency

    General Education Competency: Critical Thinking

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Basic design principles including repetition, variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis and economy, and proportion
    2. Basic design elements including form, space, line, texture, light, color, and time
    3. Construction Methods including found objects and assemblage, addition and manipulation, subtraction and casting.
    4. Formal elements and principles of design
    5. Historical and contemporary art examples
    6. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify, analyze and synthesize design principles in three-dimensional art work. (1,2,4)
    2. Assemble found objects to create three-dimensional art work. (3)
    3. Use additive and manipulative art techniques to create three-dimensional art work. (3)
    4. Use subtractive art techniques to create three-dimensional art work. (3)
    5. Use casting techniques to create three-dimensional art work. (3)
    6. Use art terminology to critique and evaluate art work. (1,2)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (5)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (6)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 114 - Color


    Description: Principles of color theory related to the visual arts. Includes variety of media. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Color properties
    2. Color schemes
    3. Color interaction
    4. Color composition
    5. Color perception
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary art examples
    8. Critique
       

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Define and use additive and subtractive color. (1)
    2. Create and explain a color wheel. (1)
    3. Define and use color interactions. (1,2)
    4. Apply hue, value and chroma in context. (1,2)
    5. Describe and use harmonic and disharmonic color schemes in context. (1-4)
    6. Describe and compose color to show spatial illusion, change visual weight and balance and emphasize compositional details. (1-4)
    7. Describe and use a variety of emotional and psychological expressions of color. (1-5)
    8. Use various media and rendering techniques to create visual examples based on color principles and effects. (1-7)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (7)
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (8)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 120 - Ceramics I


    Description: Introduction to ceramics hand building techniques. Includes primary use of glazes, glaze applications, kiln firing processes and kiln atmosphere. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Introduction and Identification of studio and personal tools
    2. Definition of clay types
    3. Preparation of clay
    4. Hand forming techniques

    a. Pinching
    b. Coiling
    c. Slab work
    d. Slump and Hump Mold use

    1. Use of the potter's wheel

    a. Basic beginning procedures
    b. Cylinder

    1. Surface decoration techniques

    a. Incising
    b. Mark making
    c. Stamping
    d. Carving

    1. Glaze application techniques

    a. Wax resist
    b. Dipping
    c. Pouring
    d. Brushwork
    e. Overlaps
    f. Metal oxide painting and staining

    1. Basic kiln firing procedures
    2. Kiln atmospheres

    a. Reduction
    b. Oxidation

    1. Kiln types

    a. Fuel kilns
    b. Electric kilns

    1. Ceramic terminology
    2. Formal elements and principles of design
    3. Historical and contemporary art examples
    4. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify and use ceramic studio and clay tools.
    2. Define several clay types.
    3. Prepare clay for use in hand building or wheel work.
    4. Hand form clay using several techniques.
    5. Form clay on the potter's wheel.
    6. Use various techniques to affect the clay's surface.
    7. Apply glaze using several techniques.
    8. Describe the process of a kiln firing.
    9. Identify different kiln firing atmospheres.
    10. Name several kiln types.
    11. Use and define basic ceramic vocabulary words.
    12. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    13. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    14. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    15. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    16. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 121 - Ceramics II


    Description: Concentration on use of the potter's wheel and other clay-building methods, further development of glazing and firing. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 120  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Use of the potters wheel

    a. Cylinder
    b. Bowl
    c. Trimming
    d. Lid

    1. Hand forming techniques

    a. Pinch
    b. Coil
    c. Slab work
    d. Mold use
    e. Handles

    1. Surface decoration techniques

    a. Stamping
    b. Incising
    c. Carving
    d. Engobe
    e. Sgraffito
    f. Mishima
    g. Sprigging

    1. Glazing techniques

    a. Wax resist
    b. Dipping
    c. Pouring
    d. Brushwork
    e. Overlaps
    f. Metal oxide painting and staining

    1. Basic glaze components
    2. Basic kiln components
    3. Kiln firing procedures and components
    4. ormal elements and principles of design
    5. Historical and contemporary art examples
    6. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Form clay on the potter's wheel.
    2. Hand form clay using several techniques.
    3. Use various techniques to affect the clay?s surface.
    4. Apply glaze using several techniques.
    5. Identify basic glaze components.
    6. Identify basic kiln components.
    7. Define and describe the components needed for the kiln firing process.
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 129 - Digital Drawing and Painting


    Description: Translate traditional drawing and painting techniques using digital tools on the computer with pressure-sensitive electronic pen tablets, stylus, and software to create digital art that implements various traditional mediums. Concept and personal style development will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: ART 110   or ART 112  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Digital painting and drawing software
    2. Introduction to the pen tablet
    3. Digital brushes: graphite and charcoal, ink, painting, watercolor, and specialty
    4. Layers and effects
    5. Digital color
    6. Digital art export for print and web
    7. Formal elements and principles of design 
    8. Historical or contemporary art examples
    9. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use digital software tools for digital drawing and painting. (1-6)
    2. Use a pen and tablet. (2)
    3. UtilizUe digital brushes. (3)
    4. Produce a series of raster drawings and paintings that reflect various artistic techniques. (7)
    5. Conceptualize digital artwork. (1-7)
    6. Output digital art to a printer or electronic file. (6)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (9)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 130 - Web Site Design


    Description: Introduction to design and production of Web pages for publishing on the Internet using industry standard software. Application of design principles. This course is cross-listed with WEB 130 .

    Prerequisites: ART 137  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. HTML5
    2. Color
    3. Tour interface
    4. Site Management /FTP
    5. Site Plan
    6. Web images
    7. Links and anchors
    8. Cascading Styles and Tables
    9. Industry-standard software skills
    10. Application of principles and elements of design              
    11. Introduction to traditional, historical or contemporary example of art
    12. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Develop web pages using HTML5. (1)
    2. Develop Color studies. (2)
    3. Identify the main elements of the Windows and MAC web interface. (3)
    4. Define a site with FTP upload. (4)
    5. Implement the three phases of web design: information, interaction and presentation. (5)
    6. Optimize images. (6)
    7. Use web page functions to enter and format information on a web page. (7)
    8. Define the structure on a web page utilizing cascading styles and tables. (8,9)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    12. Recognize traditional, historical or contemporary examples of art. (11)
    13. Use media-specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (12)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 131 - Graphic Design I


    Description: Creative solutions to problems of visual communication. Skill development in basic advertising layout and design. Basic typography and comprehensive roughs using Adobe Creative Suite Software. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 112  (may be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 7

    Course Content:
    1. Basic type elements and terminology
    2. Type as a design element
    3. Client needs
    4. Graphic design concepts
    5. Design process
    6. Adobe InDesign software skills
    7. Comprehensive roughs
    8. Introduction to print industry
    9. Digital output
    10. Formal elements and principles of design
    11. Historical and contemporary art examples
    12. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use typography as an artistic element in design solutions. (1)
    2. Use typography as a technical element in design solutions. (2, 6)
    3. Determine and analyze client needs. (3)
    4. Solve visual problems in the graphic design field. (4, 6)
    5. Formulate solutions to visual problems by producing thumbnail sketches and comprehensive roughs. (5, 6)
    6. Use Adobe InDesign as the primary tool to produce graphic design layouts. (6, 7)
    7. Review, discuss and evaluate practices in the print industry. (8)
    8. Prepare files for digital output. (6, 9)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (11)
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (12)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 132 - Graphic Design II


    Description: Creative solutions to advanced problems of visual communication. Skill development in advertising, logos, advanced layout and packaging using Adobe Creative Suite software. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 131  and ART 137  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 7

    Course Content:
    1. Advertisement layout
    2. Logos and trademarks
    3. Packaging
    4. Magazine covers and spreads
    5. Advanced Adobe InDesign software skills
    6. Print Industry
    7. Advanced Digital output
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Produce client specific newspaper advertising. (1,5)
    2. Create and execute advanced illustrations and designs using two or more Adobe Creative Suite programs. (2, 3, 5)
    3. Design, plan and execute visual concept with product focus. (3, 5)
    4. Solve visual problems and employ design concepts as a team member. (4, 5)
    5. Review, discuss and evaluate practices in the print industry. (6)
    6. Prepare files for digital output. (7)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (9)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (10)

  
  • ART 137 - Adobe Photoshop I


    Description: Digital image fundamentals. Technical and creative use of Adobe® Photoshop® image manipulation software. Use of peripheral commercial hardware and software for image capture. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. Digital image fundamentals
    2. Adobe® Photoshop® software program
    3. Digital image capture
    4. Digital image import
    5. Digital image export
    6. Digital image manipulation
    7. Digital image composition
    8. Digital image output processes
    9. Formal elements and principles of design
    10. Historical and contemporary art examples
    11. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Articulate compositional elements of the digital image. (1,7,9-11)
    2. Use the functions of the Adobe Photoshop image manipulation program. (1-8)
    3. Convert images to a digital format using hardware and software. (8)
    4. Import elements into an Adobe Photoshop document. (4)
    5. Export Adobe Photoshop images for the web and other software programs. (5)
    6. Manipulate and enhance digital images. (1,2,6,7)
    7. Plan, design and execute an original digital image project. (1-11)
    8. Output digital images to a printer or electronic file. (8)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (10)
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 139 - Fundamentals of Video Editing


    Description: Basic techniques of capturing, editing, and distributing video content. Hands-on application of techniques for digital video; editing vocabulary; and sharing digital video. This course is cross-listed with FMA 139.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. Digital cameras and media
    2. Aesthetic and technical digital media vocabulary
    3. Computer video systems
    4. Computer editing software
    5. Computer audio software
    6. Video graphics and filters
    7. Media distribution
    8. Video examples
    9. Formal elements and principles of design
    10. Historical and contemporary art examples
    11. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Operate cameras, capture, and organize digital media. (1,3,4)
    2. Analyze videos and express informed opinion about technical and aesthetic properties using basic vocabulary of motion media. (2,8)
    3. Use audio software to accompany video. (5,8)
    4. Develop and create videos. (1,3,4,8)
    5. Identify components of computer video editing systems. (4-6,8)
    6. Distribute media. (7)
    7. Choose graphic elements and video filters to stabilize and visually support video. (6)
    8. Compare and contrast types and quality of video content. (2,8)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (9, 11)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (9, 11)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (9, 11)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8,10)
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (2, 11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Develop and edit at least one video.
    2. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 140 - Jewelry I


    Description: Introduction to jewelry fabrication techniques for non-ferrous metals and associated materials. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Equipment use and safety
    2. Saw, pierce, and file
    3. Forging, bend, dome, sink, and draw out metal shapes
    4. Texture surfaces
    5. Cold connections and soldering
    6. Bezel settings
    7. Cleaning, buffing and finishing
    8. Critique
    9. Formal elements and principles of design
    10. Historical and contemporary art examples
       

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize tools and equipment safely. (1)
    2. Manipulate metal by sawing, piercing, and filing. (2)
    3. Create metal forms using forging hammers and stakes. (3)
    4. Enhance surfaces with textures. (4)
    5. Assemble components using cold connections and soldering. (5)
    6. Use a bezel setting to add cabochons or other elements. (6)
    7. Use cleaning, buffing and finishing techniques. (7)
    8. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (8)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (10)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 141 - Jewelry II


    Description: Advanced jewelry techniques, surface embellishment, casting, fabrication, forging, and joining non-ferrous metals. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 140  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Equipment use and safety
    2. Model wax, invest and cast
    3. Lidded container
    4. Unit construction
    5. Mold making
    6. Surface embellishments
    7. Formal elements and principles of design
    8. Historical and contemporary art examples
    9. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize tools and equipment safely. (1)
    2. Model a jewelry design in wax, invest and cast it. (2)
    3. Construct a lidded container. (3)
    4. Assemble unit construction of linked or repeated elements. (4)
    5. Create molds for lost wax casting. (5)
    6. Use surface embellishments. (6)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (9)
       

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 142 - Lapidary I


    Description: Introduction to the tools, machinery and processes of the lapidary arts. Orientation to various geological source materials. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and equipment
    2. Raw materials
    3. Slabs
    4. Slab shapes
    5. Cabochon
    6. Shoulder and dome
    7. Polish
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and equipment safely. (1)
    2. Identify raw materials suitable for various and specific manipulations and alterations. (2)
    3. Cut slabs. (3)
    4. Trim slabs into various and specific shapes. (4)
    5. Dop and create a cabochon suitable for setting. (5)
    6. Create should and dome for cabochon. (6)
    7. Polish various and specific materials. (7)
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (9)
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (10)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 144 - Furniture and Woodworking I


    Description: Introduction to furniture design, joinery, machining, hand skills, assembly and finishing techniques. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Equipment use and safety
    2. Furniture and/or woodworking projects
    3. Two-point perspectives
    4. Plans, bills-of-materials, figure board feet and plan cutting list
    5. Characteristics of woods
    6. Layout and measuring
    7. Layout and cutting of basic joints, butt, rabbet, dado, miter, biscuit, mortise and tendon, and/or dowel
    8. Assembly of furniture and woodworking assignments
    9. Wood carving
    10. Wood finishes
    11. Formal elements and principles of design
    12. Historical and contemporary art examples
    13. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and equipment safely.
    2. Document design concepts to be used for furniture or woodworking projects.
    3. Use two-point perspective to draw furniture or woodworking designs.
    4. Create drawn plans, write bills-of-materials, calculate board feet and plan cutting list.
    5. Incorporate the characteristics of woods into assignments' applications.
    6. Apply layout and measurements on wood.
    7. Identify, analyze and synthesize design principles.
    8. Assemble furniture and woodworking assignments.
    9. Use wood carving techniques for sculpture or apply to furniture.
    10. Select and apply appropriate wood finish techniques.
    11. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    12. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    13. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    14. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    15. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 145 - Furniture and Woodworking II


    Description: Advanced furniture design, joinery, jig building, and woodworking techniques. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 144  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Advanced equipment use and safety
    2. Advanced furniture design and/or a woodworking project
    3. Jig building
    4. Frame making and mitering
    5. Advanced joinery
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary arat examples
    8. Critique
       

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use advanced tools and equipment safely.
    2. Document advanced design concepts to be used for furniture or woodworking projects.
    3. Employ jigs during machining and/or assembly of assignments.
    4. Use frame making and mitering.
    5. Use advanced joinery.
    6. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    10. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.
       

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 147 - Wood Turning I


    Description: Study of theory and design of wood lathe-turned objects. Includes wood-turning techniques, use of wood lathe and associated tooling. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials
    2. Sharpening
    3. Cutting theory
    4. Wood characteristics
    5. Turning between centers
    6. Harvested wood
    7. Lidded containers
    8. Sanding and finishing techniques
    9. Adhesives
    10. Formal elements and principles of design
    11. Historical and contemporary art examples
    12. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely. (1)
    2. Sharpen tools. (2)
    3. Apply cutting theory. (3)
    4. Use wood characteristics in turnings. (4)
    5. Use turning between centers. (5)
    6. Use harvested wood for turnings. (6)
    7. Create turned lidded containers. (7)
    8. Use sanding and finishing techniques. (8)
    9. Use adhesives. (9)
    10. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    11. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    12. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    13. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (11)
    14. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (12)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 154 - Digital Photography I


    Description: Creative digital camera operation. Identifying, measuring and controlling light values. Digital darkroom techniques, workflow applications and output processes. Application of design principles. Requires a Digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera with manually adjustable aperture, shutter speed, and focus.

    Prerequisites: ART 137  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Photographic vocabulary
    2. SLR Digital camera operation
    3. Aperture and shutter speed
    4. Lens focal length
    5. Depth of field
    6. Motion
    7. Light measurement
    8. Properties of light, direction, diffusion, temperature
    9. Properties of digital sensors
    10. Resolution and its relationship to image capture and output
    11. Image capture formats
    12. Image editing formats
    13. Optional digital capture methods
    14. File management workflow
    15. Camera Raw editing workflow
    16. Photoshop editing workflow
    17. Image print output
    18. Image web output
    19. Model release and copyright issues
    20. Recordkeeping and organization
    21. Formal elements and principles of design
    22. Historical and contemporary art examples
    23. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Analyze photographic images and describe the technical and aesthetic characteristics. (1)
    2. Use a manual, fully adjustable SLR digital camera. (2)
    3. Ascertain correct aperture and shutter speed exposure combinations. (3)
    4. Identify the effect of various focal length lenses on the photographic image. (4)
    5. Vary the depth of field using aperture settings for visual effect. (5)
    6. Control motion using shutter speed settings for visual impact. (6)
    7. Identify and measure properties of light and explain their effects on exposure and visual impact. (7)
    8. Compose light values as significantly as subjects. (8)
    9. Explain the differences between various digital sensors and their effects on image capture. (9)
    10. Illustrate the proper determination of image resolution for digital input and output. (10)
    11. Identify image capture formats and explain their uses. (11)
    12. Identify image editing formats and explain their uses. (12)
    13. Use optional digital capture methods to acquire digital images. (13)
    14. Establish a file management workflow to facilitate image archiving. (14)
    15. Employ Camera Raw editing workflow techniques to manipulate and enhance digital images. (15)
    16. Employ Photoshop editing workflow techniques to manipulate and enhance digital images. (16)
    17. Optimize digital images for print output. (17)
    18. Optimize digital images for web output. (18)
    19. Document model releases and copyright protections. (19)
    20. Document industry standards i record keeping and organization. (20)
    21. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (21)
    22. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (21)
    23. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (21)
    24. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (22)
    25. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (23)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 156 - Photographic Lighting


    Description: Fundamentals of photographic lighting. Understanding, measuring and controlling lighting situations. Studio and location lighting. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 154  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. Properties of light
    2. Ambient light sources
    3. Artificial light sources
    4. Exposure calculation
    5. Lighting ratios
    6. Background brightness control
    7. Studio lighting
    8. Location lighting
    9. Formal elements and principles of design
    10. Historical and contemporary art examples
    11. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify properties of light and their visual impact.
    2. Identify and control ambient light sources for visual impact.
    3. Manipulate and compose light values from artificial light sources.
    4. Ascertain correct exposure calculations.
    5. Calculate balanced lighting ratios.
    6. Control background brightness for visual impact.
    7. Construct studio lighting set-ups for various commercial and fine art applications.
    8. Construct on-location lighting setups for various commercial and fine art applications.
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    12. Recognize historical and contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
       
  
  • ART 158 - Photography Topics:


    Description: Exploration of Photographic media.

    Prerequisites: ART 154  (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Course Content:
    1. Techniques and processes
    2. Lighting
    3. Editing
    4. Personalized expression
    5. Individual and group critique
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary art examples
    8. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explore techniques and processes. (1)
    2. Use environmental lighting concepts to create images. (2)
    3. Prepare, correct, and/or modify images (3)
    4. Apply techniques to personal expressions. (4)
    5. Present and critique art work. (5-8)
    6. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5-8)
    7. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5-8)
    8. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5-8)
    9. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (5-8)
    10. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (5-8)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 160 - Printmaking I


    Description: Introduction to printmaking techniques including monoprint, collograph, relief and elementary intaglio printing. Exploration of different methods of inking, registration, hand and press techniques. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Monoprint techniques
    2. Relief printing and safe use of cutting tools

    a. Foam board
    b. Linoleum block/stamp
    c. Wood block

    1. Collograph techniques with different materials
    2. Multiple/combination printmaking

    a. Techniques of registration
    b. Color/image overlay
    c. Use of multiple plates/blocks

    1. Inking processes
    2. Edition of prints
    3. Formal elements and principles of design
    4. Historical and contemporary art examples
    5. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply monoprint techniques using various inking processes.
    2. Utilize relief processes and possibilities.
    3. Utilize collograph techniques employing various materials.
    4. Apply registration techniques.
    5. Utilize overlay and other multiple printing techniques.
    6. Apply inking processes using both water-base and oil-base printing materials
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    11. Use Media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 162 - Monoprint I


    Description: Introduction to principles of water-base and oil-base techniques for this single print process. Techniques of registration and color overlays. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Plate preparation
    2. Image Reversal
    3. Processes of image transfer and overlay

    a. Hand printing
    b. Press
    c. Registration

    1. Water soluble and oil-base inks
    2. Inking techniques

    a. Additive/subtractive
    b. Stencils
    c. Viscosity
    d. Rework of etching and relief plates

    1. Equipment safety and studio maintenance
    2. Formal elements and principles of design
    3. Historical and contemporary art examples
    4. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Prepare different types of plates for printing.
    2. Anticipate and work with image reversal.
    3. Utilize collograph techniques employing various materials.
    4. Print using manual processes.
    5. Use an etching press.
    6. Utilize overlay and other multiple printing technique
    7. Apply inking processes using both water-base and oil-base printing materials.
    8. Employ inking techniques, including additive/subtractive, stencils, viscosity and reworking plates.
    9. Exercise equipment safety and proper studio maintenance.
    10. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    12. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    13. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    14. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 180 - Sculpture I


    Description: Introductory exploration of sculpture through fabrication, casting and carving for creative problem solving. Emphasis on sculpture history and modes of criticism. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials safety
    2. Clay, plaster, metal, wood, stone and/or other materials
    3. Additive processes
    4. Subtractive processes
    5. Relief and sculpture in the round
    6. Representational and abstract Sculpture
    7. Finishing techniques
    8. Armatures
    9. Mold Making
    10. Sketchbook
    11. Formal elements and principles of design
    12. Historical and contemporary art examples
    13. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely. (1)
    2. Use Clay, plaster, metal, wood, stone and/or other materials. (2)
    3. Use additive processes. (3)
    4. Use subtractive processes. (4)
    5. Create relief and sculpture in the round. (5)
    6. Create representational and abstract sculptures. (6)
    7. Use finish techniques, investigate surfaces. (7)
    8. Construct and use armatures. (8)
    9. Make and use molds. (9)
    10. Compile ideas and images for sculptures in a sketchbook. (10)
    11. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (11)
    12. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (11)
    13. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (11)
    14. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (12)
    15. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (13)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 181 - Sculpture II


    Description: Continued Study of Sculpture process through carving, fabrication and casting, to develop personal approaches to dimensional composition. Emphasis on sculpture history and modes of criticism.

    Prerequisites: ART 180  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials safety
    2. Modeling and fabrication
    3. Figure proportions
    4. Clay, plaster, metal, wood, stone and/or other materials
    5. Texture and pattern
    6. Finish techniques
    7. Personal aesthetic
    8. Presentation and documentation of completed work
    9. Sketchbook
    10. Formal elements and principles of design
    11. Historical and contemporary art examples
    12. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely. (1)
    2. Use modeling and fabrication techniques. (2)
    3. Sculpt proportionate figures. (3)
    4. Use Clay, plaster, metal, wood, stone and/or other materials. (4)
    5. Use finish techniques, texture and pattern. (5,6)
    6. Convey a personal aesthetic.(7)
    7. Document and Present completed work. (7,8)
    8. Add images and inspiration to sketchbook to support sculpture work. (9)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (11)
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (12)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 182 - Sculpture: Welded Metal I


    Description: Exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Emphasis on welding, cutting, and shaping metal to explore sculptural forms. No prior welding experience is necessary. Application of design principles.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Use of tools and materials
    2. Cutting and piercing metal
    3. Joining metal components of a sculpture using butt, lap and tee joints
    4. Assemblage construction methods and cold connections
    5. Mechanical finishes, chemical and heat patinas
    6. Relief and sculpture in the round constructed from metal
    7. Sketchbook
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and equipment safely. (1)
    2. Use various processes to cut and pierce metal. (2)
    3. Use welding processes to join metal components of a sculpture using butt, lap and/or tee joints. (3)
    4. Incorporate assemblage processes and cold connections. (4)
    5. Apply mechanical, chemical and/or heat patinas.(5)
    6. Create free standing and relief metal sculptures. (6)
    7. Compile ideas for sculpture in a sketchbook. (7)
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (9)
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (10)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 183 - Sculpture: Welded Metal II


    Description: Continued exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Assignments expand personal imagery in metal sculpture. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 182  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Use of tools and materials
    2. Cutting, welding and assemblage techniques
    3. Mechanical finishes and chemical patination of metal
    4. Relief and sculpture in the round constructed from metal
    5. Personal imagery
    6. Sketchbook
    7. Formal elements and principles of design
    8. Historical and contemporary art examples
    9. Vocabulary and critique
       

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize tools and equipment safely. (1-4)
    2. Incorporate cutting, welding and assemblage techniques. (1, 2, 4)
    3. Employ finish applications. (1, 3)
    4. Create free standing and relief metal sculptures. (1, 2, 4, 5, 7)
    5. Expand personal imagery in metal sculptures. (4, 5)
    6. Compile and enhance ideas for sculpture in a sketchbook. (5, 6)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (9)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 190 - Oil/Acrylic Painting I


    Description: Study and experimentation in painting techniques employed by modern and old masters. Emphasis on personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Introduction to media, techniques and vocabulary
    2. Basic color theory
    3. Perspective studies
    4. Monochromatic studies
    5. Color studies
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical or contemporary art examples
    8. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use appropriate tools.
    2. Identify chemical differences and applications of oil and acrylic paint.
    3. Employ various ground applications.
    4. Wash, scumble, drag, dab, and blend.
    5. Distinguish the techniques of glazing, alla prima, and other direct and indirect methods paint applications.
    6. Use perspective in painting.
    7. Utilize value.
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts
  
  • ART 191 - Oil/Acrylic Painting II


    Description: Development of personal expression through study of different techniques of painting. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 190  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Review of elements of design
    2. Review of color theory
    3. Review of aesthetic and psychological values regarding elements and strokes
    4. Discussion of texture in perspective
    5. Expressionism vs. reproduction of shape and form as illustration - "painterly" quality of work
    6. Analogous color schemes
    7. Monochromatic color schemes; modification of primaries with black/white
    8. Collage theme; discussion of content
    9. Figure studies; gesture studies in drawing, completed painting
    10. High-keyed color study
    11. Low-keyed color study
    12. Glossary terms
    13. Formal elements and principles of design
    14. Historical and contemporary art examples
    15. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Develop understanding of differences between hue, value, intensity, chroma, high and low keyed works, tints, shades, and other terms commonly used in vocabularyof the artist.
    2. Identify and use complements of every hue in various ways.
    3. Understand use of analogous, split complement, monochromatic and other limited palettes.
    4. Develop an understanding for "gesture" in developing composition.
    5. Develop an understanding of the importance of planning though use of sketchbook as an idea-book.
    6. Develop an understanding of collage, glazing, scumbling, impasto, blending, mass tones, overtones.
    7. See difference in using modifiers that are non-colors and true neutrals.
    8. Execute skill in knife work.
    9. Participate in class critiques and gain ability to evaluate finished works from standpoint of material use and composition.
    10. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    12. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    13. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    14. Use media specific termninology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 193 - Plein-Air Painting


    Description: Outdoor landscape painting with emphasis on fostering creative expression in visual interpretation of natural forms through the study of composition, color and perspective. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Media, tools, and techniques
    2. Outdoor studies
    3. Compositional study
    4. Basic color and tonal theory
    5. Creative visual statement
    6. Alla Prima and extended plein-air painting
    7. Formal elements and principles of design
    8. Historical and contemporary art examples
    9. Vocabulary and evaluation techniques
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use media, tools and techniques. (1)
    2. Interpret natural forms and colors outdoors. (2)
    3. Use compositional design to interpret the landscape. (3)
    4. Develop tonal studies and apply color theory. (4)
    5. Interpret the subject in a creative manner and make a cohesive visual statement. (5)
    6. Paint using alla primavera and extended plein-air techniques. (6)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (7)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (9-10)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 194 - Watercolor I


    Description: Exploration of transparent qualities of watercolor medium. Techniques and materials used to stimulate personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Different water media
    2. Materials

    a. Brushes and sponges
    b. Papers
    c. Pigments

    1. Techniques

    a. Brush strokes
    b. Washes
    c. Pulling off and scratch techniques
    d. Resists
    e. Stamping
    f. Splatter

    1. Formal elements and principles of design
    2. Historical and contemporary art examples
    3. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Distinguish different water media.
    2. Identify and utilize appropriate materials, including brushes, paper and pigments.
    3. Apply different techniques of brush strokes and washes.
    4. Pull off and scratch.
    5. Use resists.
    6. Utilize sponging, stamping, and splatter techniques.
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
       
  
  • ART 195 - Watercolor II


    Description: Independent development using the watercolor medium. Study of varied techniques will be utilized to meet individual needs. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 194  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Review of strokes, washes, paper properties
    2. Review of terms and color theory and design principles
    3. Basic washes combined with other techniques with subject matter showing textures of various kinds
    4. Experimental "splotch" and development
    5. Graphite washes
    6. Resist techniques and exploration of turpentine build-up as nontraditional resist for texture
    7. Wetting both sides of heavier paper (rag-content) and working all through wet-into-wetvarious strengths of pigment to hold
    8. Combining techniques with subjects of choice for texture, various washes in combination with techniques of resist, splatter, sand, etc. for texture
    9. Development of project with three overlapping ideas about a single person, place, or thing
    10. Formal elements and principles of design
    11. Historical and contemporary art examples
    12. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Students will show perfection of the discipline of loose washes and positive, more spontaneous brush strokes.
    2. Students will choose from the various techniques to show reflected light effects, reflections into reflective surfaces, reflected lights and colors of adjacent objects.
    3. Students will develop paintings through washes loose to line work as well as developing individual control for wet-into-dry areas.
    4. Student will show understanding of corrective techniques.
    5. Student will fulfill exercises in text for creative development and experimental techniques.
    6. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    10. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 196 - Portraiture I


    Description: Emphasis on portraiture techniques for individuals proficient in a specific medium. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  and ART 190  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Use of tools and pigment to model a portrait.
    2. Proportions and anatomy of head
    3. Head studies

    a. Light/dark
    b. Monochromatic
    c. Color

    1. Color theory/color contrasts
    2. Drapery
    3. Connection between design elements and "likeness"
    4. Formal elements and principles of design
    5. Historical and contemporary art examples
    6. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize appropriate tools and media to model a portrait.
    2. Identify and depict the structure of head and face.
    3. Execute monochromatic or color portrait study.
    4. Utilize color contrasts in portrait.
    5. Apply painting techniques to depict drapery.
    6. Make a connection between design elements and "likeness."
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 197 - Portraiture II


    Description: Advanced study of portraiture personalizing techniques and palettes. Emphasis on capturing the subject's personality. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 196  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Facial expression and body position to depict mood
    2. Refinement of techniques
    3. Portraying personality of subject
    4. Development of personal color/value palette
    5. Surface and color texture
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary art examples
    8. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use different textures, both in the painting technique and the painting surface.
    2. Use a variety of color palettes in portrait painting.
    3. Use basic design principles to explore the mood and expressions of subject.
    4. Choose techniques, palettes, and methods to portray the personality of the subject.
    5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    9. Use media specific terminology to critique an devaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
       
  
  • ART 198 - Art Topics


    Description: Exploration of art media.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Course Content:
    1. Techniques and processes
    2. Personalized expression
    3. Individual and group critique
    4. Formal elements and principles of design
    5. Historical and contemporary art examples
    6. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explore techniques and processes. (1)
    2. Apply techniques to personal expressions. (2)
    3. Present and critique art work. (3)
    4. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    5. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.  (4)
    6. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    7. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (5)
    8. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (6)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 200 - Art History: Paleolithic Period through the Late Middle Ages

    ART 1101.
    Description: Western art from the Paleolithic Period to the Fourteenth Century. Two and three-dimensional art and architecture evaluated in historical and cultural context. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 101A  or ENG 103  

    General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
    1. Prehistoric art
    2. Art of ancient civilizations
    3. Art of classical antiquity
    4. Early Christian, Medieval and Byzantine art
    5. Romanesque art
    6. Gothic art
    7. Analytical writing and the oral critique
    8. Application of principles and elements of design
    9. Traditional, historical or contemporary examples of art
    10. Theories, methods and historiography of art history
    11. Implication of culture, ethnicity, race and gender on art

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate artifacts through discipline specific theories, methods and historical interpretations. (1-7)
    2. Compare and contrast artifacts produced from the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period.  (1-7)
    3. Classify artifacts within their temporal, regional and stylistic context. (1-7)
    4. Define and utilize relevant and appropriate terminology. (1-7)
    5. Identify artifacts fundamental or pivotal in the development of Western art from the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period. (1-7)
    6. Distinguish and define techniques used in the creation of artifacts. (1-7)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (1-9)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (1-9)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (1-9)
    10. Evaluate the implications and issues of culture, ethnicity, race and/or gender within the context of Western art and history during the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period. (1-7, 11)
    11. Formulate questions, make connections, and draw conclusions from formal analysis and critique. (1-11)
    12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, economic and environmental influences as they affect the development of Western Art during the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period. (1-8, 11)
    13. Locate, retrieve, and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (1-11)
    14. Create, organize and support a thesis in written form. (1-11)
    15.  Employ accurate and required citation format. (1-11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. 2500 monitored written words, achieved in part or in total with a minimum of one formal research paper.
  
  • ART 201 - Art History: Pre-Renaissance through the 21st Century

    ART 1102.
    Description: Western art from the Fourteenth to the Twentieth Century. Two- and three-dimensional art and architecture are evaluated in historical and cultural context. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 101A  or ENG 103  

    General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0

    Course Content:
    1. Fourteenth century developments throughout Western Europe
    2. Fifteenth century developments throughout Western Europe art of classical antiquity
    3. High Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy and Northern Europe
    4. The Baroque and Rococo throughout Western Europe
    5. Eighteenth century developments in Europe and the Americas
    6. Nineteenth century European art and American landscape painting
    7. The rise of modern art
    8. Analytical writing and the oral critique
    9. Application of principles and elements of design
    10. Traditional, historical or contemporary examples of art
    11. Theories, methods and historiography of art history
    12. Implication of culture, ethnicity, race and gender on art

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate artifacts through discipline specific theories, methods and historical interpretations. (1-7)
    2. Compare and contrast artifacts produced from the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period.  (1-7)
    3. Classify artifacts within their temporal, regional and stylistic context. (1-7)
    4. Define and utilize relevant and appropriate terminology. (1-7)
    5. Identify artifacts fundamental or pivotal in the development of Western art from the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period. (1-7)
    6. Distinguish and define techniques used in the creation of artifacts. (1-7)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (1-9)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (1-9)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (1-9)
    10. Evaluate the implications and issues of culture, ethnicity, race and/or gender within the context of Western art and history during the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period. (1-7, 11, 12)
    11. Formulate questions, make connections, and draw conclusions from formal analysis and critique. (1-12)
    12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, economic and environmental influences as they affect the development of Western Art during the fourteenth century CE through the contemporary period. (1-8, 11, 12)
    13. Locate, retrieve, and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (1-12)
    14. Create, organize and support a thesis in written form. (1-12)
    15. Employ accurate and required citation format. (1-11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. 2500 monitored written words fulfilled in part or in total by a formal research paper.
  
  • ART 202 - History of Modern and Contemporary Art


    Description: Western art, craft, design and architecture from 1850 to the present. Two and three dimensional art, craft, design and architecture are evaluated in historical and cultural context. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 103 . Reading Proficiency.

    General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Nineteenth Century origins
    2. Schools and styles of the Nineteenth Century
    3. Succession movements
    4. Colonialism and globalization
    5. Industrial and commercial design
    6. Schools and styles of the Twentieth Century
    7. Contemporary schools, styles and criticism
    8. Analytical writing and the oral critique
    9. Application of principles and elements of design
    10. Traditional, historical or contemporary examples of art
    11. Theories, methods and historiography of art history
    12. Implication of culture, ethnicity, race and gender on art

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate artifacts though discipline specific theories, methods and historical interpretations. (1-12)
    2. Compare and contrast artifacts within temporal parameters of course description. (1-12)
    3. Classify artifacts within their temporal, regional and stylistic context. (1-12)
    4. Define and utilize relevant and appropriate terminology. (1-12)
    5. Identify artifacts fundamental or pivotal in the development of Western art. (1-7)
    6. Distinguish and define techniques used in the creation of artifacts. (1-9)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (1-10)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (1-10)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (1-10)
    10. Evaluate the implications and issues of culture, ethnicity, race and/or gender within the context of Western art and history. (1-12)
    11. Formulate questions, make connections, and draw conclusions from formal analysis and critique. (1-12)
    12. Define the cultural, political, religious, scientific/technological, economic and environmental influences as they affect the development of Western art. (1-12)
    13. Locate, retrieve, and analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (1-12)
    14. Create, organize and support a thesis in written form. (1-12)
    15. Employ accurate and required citation format. (8-12)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 2500 words), critical reasoning and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and/or research papers.
  
  • ART 210 - Life Drawing I


    Description: Developing skills and expressiveness in drawing a basic form, construction and gesture of the human figure. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Contour drawing
    2. Gesture drawing
    3. Negative shapes
    4. Weight
    5. Modeling/value
    6. Anatomy and proportion
    7. Foreshortening
    8. Experimentation with various media
    9. Formal elements and principles of design
    10. Historical and contemporary art examples
    11. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Execute a contour drawing of a human figure.
    2. Draw the gesture of a figure.
    3. Identify and utilize negative shapes in drawing the figure.
    4. Depict weight.
    5. Utilize modeling when drawing the figure.
    6. Employ anatomy and proportion in drawing.
    7. Draw foreshortening.
    8. Utilize different media - ink, charcoal, pencil and some color media.
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 211 - Life Drawing II


    Description: Emphasis on drawing forms. Personal growth and individual techniques developed through projects emphasizing various media and techniques in drawing history. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 210  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Contour and studies
    2. Modeling of figure with value
    3. Modeling of figure in color studies
    4. Study of bone and muscle structure
    5. Completed compositions
    6. Experimentation with media
    7. Formal elements and principles of design
    8. Historical and contemporary art examples
    9. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize contour and gesture studies in finished drawings.
    2. Model the figure in black and white.
    3. Model the figure in color.
    4. Identify bone and muscle structure of figure.
    5. Develop total design awareness through development of the background and support areas of the figure.
    6. Utilize technical skill with various media.
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 212 - Life Painting


    Description: Techniques of figure painting with an emphasis on the form, construction and gesture of the figure. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  and ART 190  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Contour and gesture studies
    2. Studies in proportion
    3. Modeling of figure with value
    4. Modeling of figure in color studies
    5. Color theory/color contrasts
    6. Media experiments
    7. Techniques, including wash, glaze and alla prima painting
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize contour and gesture studies in finished paintings.
    2. Recognize and utilize proper proportions.
    3. Model the figure in black and white.
    4. Model the figure in color
    5. Utilize color contrasts in developing the figure.
    6. Paint with various media.
    7. Employ various techniques in figure painting.
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 222 - Advanced Projects: Ceramics


    Description: Advanced study of clay building methods, glazing and firing techniques with emphasis on design and honing personal aesthetic.

    Prerequisites: ART 121  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Safety in ceramic lab and kiln work
    2. Potter's wheel and/or off-wheel hand forming techniques
    3. Glazes and glaze application
    4. Personal aesthetic
    5. Contemporary themes in ceramics
    6. Presentation of completed work
    7. Critique
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use labs and kilns safely. (1)
    2. Produce three-dimensional ceramic forms that convey a personal aesthetic. (1-5)
    3. Apply and hone techniques to create art work. (2,3)
    4. Test glazes. (3)
    5. Research and identify contemporary themes in ceramics. (5)
    6. Present completed artwork. (6)
    7. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (9)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 231 - Digital Illustration


    Description: Contemporary styles in vector graphics and drawing. Skill development in logo and character design and information graphics using industry standard software. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 110  or ART 112  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 7

    Course Content:
    1. Logo identity
    2. Character design
    3. Information graphics for the web
    4. Industry standard software skills and tools
    5. Application of principles and elements of design
    6. Introduction to traditional, historical and contemporary art examples
    7. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Design and illustrate using vector graphics. (1-5)
    2. Produce a series of illustrations that reflect various artistic techniques to express the aspects of personalities. (2)
    3. Design, render and execute web information graphics using industry standard software as the primary tool. (3)
    4. Research, analyze and execute illustrations and designs that use two or more industry standard programs. (1-6)
    5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (6)
    9. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 232 - Portfolio Development


    Description: Develop traditional and electronic graphic design and fine arts portfolios. Create resume and other career search materials. Develop advanced design and technical skills. Exhibition skills. Apply design principles. Completed body of art work needed for class.

    Prerequisites: ART 112  and ART 137  or Instructor Permission.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. Self promotion
    2. Business skills
    3. Portfolio design skills
    4. Formal elements and principles of design
    5. Historical or contemporary art examples
    6. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Maintain a traditional and/or electronic professional design or fine art portfolio. (1-5) 
    2. Write comprehensive resumes, cover letters, and artist statements. (1-3) 
    3. Research local and regional job, exhibition, and/or grant opportunities. (1,2) 
    4. Exhibit art work. (1,2) 
    5. Identify basic copyright laws as they apply to the designer or artist. (1,2) 
    6. Document art work using applicable media. (1,3-5)
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (4)
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (5) 
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (6)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 234 - Advanced Graphic Design Projects


    Description: Advanced design projects using a combination of Adobe Creative Suite programs.  Skill development in corporate design, self-promotion, typography, and advanced skills.  Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 131  and ART 231  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Corporate logos
    2. Business package
    3. Typography
    4. Self-promotion
    5. Formal elements and principles of design
    6. Historical and contemporary art examples
    7. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Create logos with customer focus (1,2)
    2. Develop a business package using two or more Adobe Creative Suite programs for print and web (2)
    3.  Demonstrate typography skills in graphic design layout   (3)
    4. Execute a self-promotional project. (4)
    5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (5)
    8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (6)
    9. Use media-specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (7)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 236 - Digital Pre-Press


    Description: Preparation of computer files for submission to a digital and off-set printer. Emphasis on final output and terminology. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 131  and ART 137  

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Course Content:
    1. Pre-press workflow and terminology
    2. Color-file management
    3. Preflight and repair of Adobe InDesign files
    4. Paper, binding, and finishing
    5. Press-ready files
    6. Adobe InDesign advanced skills
    7. Formal elements and principles of design
    8. Historical and contemporary art examples
    9. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Create a multi-page publication for offset printing. (1-7)
    2. Create final Acrobat PDFs for upload to client or printer. (3, 5, 6)
    3. Choose paper, binding and finishing. (4)
    4. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (6,7)
    5. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (6,7)
    6. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (6,7)
    7. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
    8. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate. (1, 9)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 237 - Adobe Photoshop II


    Description: Still photography digital manipulation. Use of computer and peripheral hardware and associated commercial software with Adobe Photoshop software to alter photographic images. Production of still image files and hardcopy output. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 137  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. Elements of photomontage
    2. Digital image capture
    3. Digital image manipulation
    4. Digital image output processes
    5. Formal elements and principles of design
    6. Historical and contemporary art examples
    7. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Digitally integrate two or more photographic images into a photomontage.
    2. Digitize photographic images.
    3. Use industry standard software to transform images.
    4. Convert computer files into hardcopy images.
    5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    9. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 242 - Lapidary II


    Description: Advanced techniques using specialized lapidary tools to create cabochons from rare materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 142  

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2

    Course Content:
    1. Equipment use and safety
    2. Rare material identification
    3. Specialized cutting techniques for rare materials
    4. Formal elements and principles of design
    5. Historical and contemporary art examples
    6. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and equipment safely.
    2. Identify raw materials suitable for various and specific manipulations and alterations.
    3. Cut specialized rare materials.

    a. Textured structure stones.
    b. Matched pairs.
    c. Opal, fire agate, and jade.

    1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    2. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    3. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    4. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    5. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 245 - Advanced Projects in Jewelry


    Description: Advanced individual projects in jewelry and metalsmithing. Includes review of processes, tools, and materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 140  and ART 141  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Studio safety as it applies to production metalsmithing
    2. Care of Tools and Equipment
    3. Project Planning

    a. Research
    b. Design
    c. Visualization of individual jewelry image
    d. Planning methodology of execution
    e. Coordination with instructor or trade shops

    1. Project Execution

    a. Sample or test of techniques to be used

    1. Layout of cutting diagrams
    2. Wax Modeling
    3. Gathering materials, tools, equipment, stones needed

    b. Produce artwork

    1. Cut, shape, form or machine elements
    2. Join individual parts and findings
    3. Assemble whole structure
    4. File, finish, polish, patina, seal

    1. Project presentation and evaluation
    2. Formal elements and principles of design
    3. Historical and contemporary arat examples
    4. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Create 2-3 individually designed, finished jewelry or metalsmithing objects.
    2. Use tools and equipment safely.
    3. Sharpen or care for all tools necessary for production with specific mediums.
    4. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    5. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    6. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. 
    8. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.
       

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 247 - Wood Turning II


    Description: Use of the wood lathes for creative expression. Contemporary tools and techniques used on and off the lathes to create artistic woodturnings. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 147  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and equipment
    2. Characteristics and properties of wood
    3. Hollowing tools
    4. Natural elements in natural edge, voided bowls or forms
    5. Lathe tool creation and modifications
    6. Surface treatments
    7. Advanced bowl gouge techniques
    8. Hand and power carving tools and techniques
    9. Contemporary tools and jigs
    10. Turned burl piece
    11. Other mediums and surface treatments in wood turnings
    12. Finish techniques
    13. Display and photographing of turnings
    14. Personal stylistic mode
    15. Formal elements and pjrinciples of design
    16. Historical and contemporary art examples
    17. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and equipment safely. (1)
    2. Use the characteristics and properties of wood in finished pieces. (2)
    3. Use hollow tools and create a hollow turned piece. (3)
    4. Identify and use the natural elements in turning stock to the best sculptural advantage when creating natural edge, voided bowls or forms. (4)
    5. Create and modify lathe tools for best performance. (5)
    6. Use surface treatments. (6)
    7. Use advanced bowl gouge techniques. (7)
    8. Use hand and power carving tools and techniques. (8)
    9. Use contemporary tools and jigs with advanced techniques. (9)
    10. Complete a turned burl piece. (10)
    11. Incorporate other mediums and surface treatments successfully into woodturnings. (11)
    12. Apply finish techniques. (12)
    13. Setup finished pieces for display and photographing. (13)
    14. Express a personal stylistic mode in the finished turned pieces. (14)
    15. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (15)
    16. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (15)
    17. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (15)
    18. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (16)
    19. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (17)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 248 - Advanced Projects in Wood


    Description: Designing, fabricating functional pieces and/or making sculpture to explore the potentials of the medium. Projects are to be a unified series. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 145  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials safety
    2. Project series defined by a unifying theme
    3. Wood selection for use of properties
    4. Sculptures and/or functional pieces emphasize form
    5. Surfaces using color and texture
    6. Mixed media elements
    7. Finish techniques
    8. Personal aesthetic
    9. Presentation and documentation of completed work
    10. Formal elements and principles of design
    11. Historical and contemporary art examples
    12. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely. (1)
    2. Apply a unifying theme to a series. (2)
    3. Employ wood selection for use of properties. (3)
    4. Produce sculptures and/or functional pieces with emphasis on form. (4)
    5. Investigate surfaces using color and texture. (5)
    6. Investigate mixed media elements. (6)
    7. Use finish techniques. (7)
    8. Convey a personal aesthetic. (8)
    9. Prepare presentation and documentation of completed work. (9)
    10. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    11. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    12. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (10)
    13. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (11)
    14. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (12)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts
  
  • ART 249 - Advanced Projects in Wood Turning


    Description: Emphasis on design and varied techniques to explore the potentials of three-dimensional form. Projects are to be a unified series working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 247  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials safety
    2. Project series defined by a unifying theme
    3. Material selection
    4. Varied techniques
    5. Finish techniques
    6. Personal aesthetic
    7. Contemporary themes in wood turning
    8. Presentation and documentation of completed work
    9. Formal elements and principles of design
    10. Historical and contemporary art examples
    11. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely. (1)
    2. Apply a unifying theme to a series. (2)
    3. Select material for its qualities and application. (3)
    4. Produce wood turnings using a variety of techniques. (4)
    5. Use finish techniques. (5)
    6. Convey a personal aesthetic. (6)
    7. Research contemporary themes in wood turning. (7)
    8. Prepare presentation and documentation of completed work. (8)
    9. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    10. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    11. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (9)
    12. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (10)
    13. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (11)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 258 - Photographic Lighting II


    Description: Advanced photographic lighting techniques. Studio and location lighting applications. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 156  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3

    Course Content:
    1. Advanced metering techniques and exposure controls
    2. Mixed light sources
    3. Photographic studio set-up
    4. Location lighting set-up
    5. Care and safety of studio and lighting equipment
    6. Use of light modifiers
    7. Advanced lighting concepts
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize advanced metering techniques and exposure controls. (1)
    2. Control mixed light sources for visual impact. (2,6)
    3. Construct an efficient photographic studio. (3)
    4. Construct an effective on-location lighting set-up. (4)
    5. Explain proper care and safety techniques used in a photographic studio. (5)
    6. Use light modifiers including reflector and diffusion devices. (1,6)
    7. Apply advanced lighting techniques and concepts. (1,2,6,7)
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (9)
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (10)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 260 - Printmaking II


    Description: Basic techniques of etching, aquatint, and softground processes. Use of engraving, etching tools and roulettes for hand-texturing techniques. Single plate color techniques. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 160  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Plate preparation

    a. Edge beveling experience
    b. Cleaning of plate

    1. Projects

    a. Drypoint and engraving
    b. Basic line etch

    1. Edition of at least five

    c. Aquatint

    1. Line/value study

    d. Soft ground and sugarlift

    1. Texturing processes

    e. Combination plate

    1. Choice of techniques by the student
    2. May include a split-plate combination

    1. Inking

    a. Consistent inking and wiping procedures
    b. Combinations of blocks
    c. Color inking

    1. Poupee color inking used in at least one edition
    2. Color proofing before final inking choices
    3. Signing of color proofs

    1. Tools and processes

    a. Scraper
    b. Burnisher
    c. Roulettes

    1. Registration

    a. Acetate registration
    b. Multiple-plate registration

    1. Presentation

    a. Proper signing for artists proof and edition markings
    b. Portfolio development

    1. Safety and health hazards
    2. Critique
    3. Formal elements and principles of design
    4. Historical and contemporary art examples

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of intaglio printmaking processes.
    2. Understanding one-plate registration and inking processes.
    3. Display proficiency in different printing effects to be achieved from straight etch, engraving, drypoint and stippling techniques.
    4. Complete small editions with abilities to do consistent inking, wiping, registration and signing properly.
    5. Understand the health hazards and assume individual responsibility for the printmaking lab regarding cleanliness, safety (including ingestion and ventilation), respect for materials and tools.
    6. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arats or crafts.
    10. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 261 - Printmaking III


    Description: Advanced study of printmaking techniques in areas such as combined plate processes of embossment, collograph, texturing build-up techniques and multiple-plate processes of intaglio and relief printing. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 260  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Review of Basic procedures and processes

    a. Press pressures for various techniques
    b. Aquatint box rules
    c. Care of inks
    d. care of tools
    e. Placement of materials
    f. Paper and water tray procedures
    g. Acid strengths for good clean bites of the plate

    1. Individual plan for experimentation and development of personal expression

    a. Exploration of ideas through composition extensions and technique extensions beyond the traditional
    b. One final print for gallery hanging; matted, signed, framed

    1. Recommended projects

    a. Single plate

    1. Various printing techniques

    b. Two-plate edition

    1. Importance of sequence of registration of colors and texture

    c. One large plate edition (18/24) of ten
    d. Multiple plates

    1. Experimental printing
    2. Various color transparencies, stencil rolls

    1. Registration

    a. Acetate registration sleeve

    1. For multiple-plate registration
    2. For press cleanliness in one-plate editions

    1. Presentation

    a. Each student responsible for final edition editing, singing and presentation
    b. Portfolio development

    1. Safety and health hazards

    a. Laboratory independence in developing safe and responsible conduct
    regarding their working spaces, tools, acids, inks and other materials

    1. Critique

    a. Sensitive value judgements
    b. Technique control
    c. Creative use of materials and techniques

    1. Formal elements and principles of design
    2. Historical and contemporary art examples

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Incorporate traditional processes of printmaking in multiple-plate editions.
    2. Exhibit an understanding of the importance of the sequence of color registration and texture.
    3. Incorporate various printing techniques in a single plate.
    4. Display sensitive value judgment in critiques on the basis of technique control and creative use of materials and techniques.
    5. Display laboratory independence and exhibit safe and responsible conduct regarding their working spaces, tools, acids, inks and other materials.
    6. Explore ideas through composition extensions and technique extensions beyond the traditional.
    7. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    11. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 281 - Advanced Projects in Sculpture


    Description: Design and techniques for additive process, carved and/or mixed media sculpture to explore the potentials of three-dimensional form. Projects are to be a unified series of projects working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 181  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials safety
    2. Project series defined by a unifying theme
    3. Media selection
    4. Additive process, carved and/or mixed media sculptures
    5. Finish techniques
    6. Personal aesthetic
    7. Presentation and documentation of completed work
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples with an emphasis on contemporary themes
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely.
    2. Apply a unifying theme to a series.
    3. Select media for its sculptural qualities and application.
    4. Produce sculptures.
    5. Use finish techniques.
    6. Convey a personal aesthetic.
    7. Present and document completed work.
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts with an emphasis on contemporary themes.
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 283 - Advanced Projects in Welded Sculpture


    Description: Emphasis on design and fabrication of metal sculpture to explore the potentials of the medium. Unified series of projects working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 183  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Tools and materials safety
    2. Project series defined by a unifying theme
    3. Welding process selection
    4. Welded metal sculptures
    5. Finish techniques
    6. Personal aesthetic
    7. Presentation and documentation of completed work
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples with an emphasis on contemporary themes
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use tools and materials safely. (1)
    2. Apply a unifying theme to a series. (2)
    3. Select welding process for material type and application. (3)
    4. Produce welded metal sculptures. (4)
    5. Use finish techniques. (5)
    6. Convey a personal aesthetic. (6)
    7. Present and document completed work. (7)
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (8)
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts with an emphasis on contemporary themes. (9)
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (10)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 292 - Advanced Projects in Oil and Acrylic


    Description: Advanced projects in oil and acrylic painting. Review of techniques and materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 191  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Individual education plan
    2. Personal development in style and oil/acrylic painting techniques
    3. Art research
    4. Sketchbook
    5. Presentation and critique of completed work
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary art examples
    8. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Prepare an individual education plan including projected series concepts with a unified theme. (1)
    2. Identify and develop skills in the oil or acrylic medium to reflect development in style, approach, palette, and/or process. (2)
    3. Research an artist, period or style relevant to the individual education plan. (3)
    4. Compose and maintain a sketchbook. (4)
    5. Produce exhibit-ready oil or acrylic paintings. (2, 5)
    6. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    7. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    8. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    9. Recognize traditional, historical or contemporary examples of art. (7)
    10. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (5, 8)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 293 - Advanced Projects in Watercolor


    Description: Advanced projects in watercolor painting. Review of techniques and materials. Application of design principles.

    Prerequisites: ART 195  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5

    Course Content:
    1. Individual education plan
    2. Personal development in style and watercolor painting techniques
    3. Art research
    4. Sketchbook
    5. Presentation and critique of completed work
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary art examples
    8. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Prepare an individual education plan including projected series concepts with a unified theme. (1)
    2. Identify and develop skills in the watercolor medium to reflect development in style, approach, palette, and/or process. (2)
    3. Research an artist, period or style relevant to the individual education plan. (3)
    4. Compose and maintain a sketchbook. (4)
    5. Produce exhibit-ready watercolor paintings. (2, 5)
    6. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    7. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    8. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design. (6)
    9. Recognize traditional, historical or contemporary examples of art. (7)
    10. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art. (5, 8)

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
  
  • ART 296 - Internship: Art


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours toward degree/certificate requirements.] S/U grading only.

    Prerequisites: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Course Content:
    1. Organizational overview of assigned placement
    2. Integration of job description and organization's requirements
    3. Elements of documentation of experience
    4. Planning and time management
    5. Professional, legal, and ethical issues
    6. Communication, critical thinking, and problem solving
    7. Specialized equipment, tools, and software required in the placement
    8. Formal elements and principles of design
    9. Historical and contemporary art examples
    10. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Exhibit appropriate workplace behaviors and professional ethics.
    2. Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the professional workplace.
    3. Define and utilize technical terms in written and oral communications.
    4. Use critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing
    5. Interpret written and oral instructions.
    6. Initiate and complete assigned responsibilities.
    7. Maintain documentation required to comply with government employer or nonprofit agency regulations.
    8. Use specialized equipment, software, and tools as required.
    9. Analyze and interpret data for specified reports.
    10. Identify opportunities for improvement in process and documentation related to the workplace.
    11. Articulate job description and position in assigned organization.
    12. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    13. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    14. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    15. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    16. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
    2. Record of Student Internship workplace hours.
    3. Individual Education Plan (IEP) as approved by supervision faculty.
    4. A daily journal, or work log of tasks, including dates, descriptive comments, problems and solutions.
    5. A reflective paper or project as specified by the supervision faculty.
    6. A minimum of two evaluations by the workplace employer or supervisor.
    7. Student's self-evaluation of experience.
  
  • ART 298 - Art Workshop


    Description: Exploration and application of media techniques.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Course Content:
    1. Design theories and principles
    2. Media techniques
    3. Personalized expression
    4. Individual and group critique
    5. Formal elements and principles of design
    6. Historical and contemporary art examples
    7. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify major theories and principles of traditional and modern art.
    2. Explore media techniques.
    3. Apply media techniques to personalized expression.
    4. Critique artwork on basis of theory and media.
    5. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    6. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    7. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    8. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    9. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
       
  
  • ART 299 - Independent Study Art


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6
    Course Content:
    1. Applied knowledge and skills
    2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting
    3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience
    4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
    5. Evaluation and improvement of performance
    6. Formal elements and principles of design
    7. Historical and contemporary art examples
    8. Critique

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting.
    2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
    3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
    4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
    5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
    6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues.
    7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.
    8. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
    9. Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
    10. Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
    11. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
    12. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

    Required Assessment:
    1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.

Automotive

  
  • AUT 103 - Automotive/Diesel Preventative Maintenance


    Description: Fundamentals of truck equipment and automobile basic preventative maintenance procedures.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Safety
    2. Hand tools
    3. Equipment
    4. Electrical system
    5. Fuels and fuel system
    6. Brakes
    7. Suspension and steering
    8. Four-stroke engine
    9. Ignition system
    10. Tires and wheels
    11. Automotive math
    12. Automotive business soft skills

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use hand tools and shop equipment proficiently and safely. (1-3)
    2. Explain and identify the use of precision measuring and diagnostic tools. (4)
    3. Test the battery, charging and starting system of an engine. (4,8,9)
    4. Inspect steering, disc and drum brake systems for wear. (6)
    5. Test the automotive and diesel fuel systems for proper operation. (5,9)
    6. Demonstrate the ability to remove, repair, and install a tire. (10)
    7. Explain the theory of 4-stroke internal combustion engines. (8)
    8. Apply common math principles to solve various problems found in automobile repair. (11)
    9. Describe safety standards for the industrial automotive industry. (1)
    10. Complete vehicle inspections. (4-10)
    11. Identify vehicle protection and jack and lift safety. (1)
    12. Explain communication and employability skills. (12)

  
  • AUT 105 - Introduction to Auto Body Repair


    Description: Basic fabrication and primer application. Emphasis on nonstructural body repair, filling, sanding, primers, and spraying techniques.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Safety
    2. Tools
    3. Plastic and fiberglass repair
    4. Nonstructural body repair
    5. Fillers
    6. Sandpaper/sanding techniques
    7. Primers
    8. De-trim
    9. Spraying application

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply shop safety practices for any auto body working environment. (1)
    2. Use common tools of the auto body repair industry. (2)
    3. Fabricate and shape plastic and fiberglass components for panel repair. (3)
    4. Fabricate metal components to repair nonstructural body damage. (4)
    5. Identify fillers and determine application to a given repair. (5)
    6. Repair a panel using fillers. (5)
    7. Identify, select and use the most effective abrasive for a given situation. (6)
    8. Measure and mix primer. (7)
    9. Remove and replace all exterior trim (8)
    10. Spray a panel or vehicle with primer. (9)

  
  • AUT 106 - Automotive/Motorcycle Custom Painting


    Description: Automotive paint finishing using professional techniques and equipment. Includes color selection, mixing, masking, sanding, spraying, maintaining a spray booth, and post-paint care.

    Prerequisites: AUT 105  (May be taken concurrently) OR AUT 107  (May be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Spray gun set-up
    2. Final and color sanding
    3. Masking
    4. Final surface cleaning
    5. Paint measuring and mixing
    6. Paint
    7. Post-paint care
    8. Spray booth

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Set-up the proper spray gun for the paint to be applied. (1)
    2. Cut and buff the top coat. (2)
    3. Mask the vehicle. (3)
    4. Clean vehicle surface prior to applying paint. (4)
    5. Measure proper amounts of tint for desired color and mix paint. (5)
    6. Paint a prepared surfaced. (6)
    7. Apply post-paint care to vehicle and equipment. (7)
    8. Inspect and maintain a spray booth. (8)

  
  • AUT 107 - Autographics/Airbrushing


    Description: Basic theory and fundamentals of automotive/motorcycle airbrushing.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Specialty tools
    2. Undercoat identification
    3. Mixing paint
    4. Airbrushes
    5. Taping
    6. Using stencils
    7. Applying paint

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use specialty tools to complete painting task. (1)
    2. Inspect and identify undercoating for compatibility. (2)
    3. Mix urethane paints including metal-flakes, pearls, and candies. (3)
    4. Apply graphics. (4)
    5. Select and apply specialty tape. (5)
    6. Use selective stencils to create desired effects. (6)
    7. Spray paint using specialized techniques. (7)

  
  • AUT 108 - Diesel Engine Repair Technology


    Description: Theory, diagnosis and service common to all diesel engines. Includes engine rebuilding and performance testing along with engine mechanical fuel systems and testing. Preparation for the ASE Certification test on Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines and Light Duty Diesel Engines ASE Automotive Certification.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Shop safety
    2. Mechanical condition of diesel engines
    3. Engine block components and construction
    4. Cylinder head and valve train components/assembly
    5. Diesel fuel systems
    6. Electro-mechanical diesel fuel injection systems
    7. Engine disassembly and reassembly

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify shop environment hazards and employ appropriate safety procedures. (1)
    2. Determine mechanical condition of diesel engine assembly and its internal components. (2)
    3. Interpret engine condition diagnostic test results. (2)
    4. Determine the causes of oil leaks and unusual noises on a diesel engine. (2)
    5. Determine the causes of unusual odors and exhaust color coming from a running diesel engine. (2)
    6. Rebuild engine assembly according to manufacturer requirements. (3)
    7. Identify worn or out-of-specification engine block assembly and components. (3,7)
    8. Inspect and recondition cylinder head according to manufacturer requirements. (4)
    9. Identify worn or out-of-specification cylinder head assembly and components. (4)
    10. Identify component operation and service of mechanical fuel systems. (5,6)
    11. Disassemble and reassemble a diesel engine. (7)

  
  • AUT 109 - Auto/Diesel Electrical Systems


    Description: Electrical principles and diagnosis of diesel and automotive electrical systems. Includes repair of batteries, charging systems, starting systems, ignition systems and use of electrical testing instruments.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Electrical Theory
    2. Batteries
    3. Charging system
    4. Starting system
    5. Ignition system
    6. Electrical schematic symbols
    7. Digital/Volt/Ohmmeter use

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Define and use the terminology of electricity. (1)
    2. Test, clean, and replace batteries. (2)
    3. Test and repair charging systems. (3)
    4. Test and repair starting systems. (4)
    5. Explain the theory of operation of ignition systems. (5)
    6. Use and interpret electrical schematics to diagnosis basic circuit faults. (6)
    7. Use the Digital/Volt/Ohmmeter to test current and voltage drops. (7)

  
  • AUT 110 - Advanced Airbrushing Techniques


    Description: Advanced airbrushing techniques including airbrushing with pearls, metal flakes, candies, transparents, and translucents. Special faux effects including portraits and real fire.

    Prerequisites: AUT 107  

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Advanced airbrushing techniques
    2. Pearl paint
    3. Candie paint
    4. Metal flakes
    5. Transparents and translucents
    6. Faux finishing
    7. Top Coats

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use an airbrush for specific needs. (1)
    2. Apply pearl paints. (2)
    3. Apply candie paints. (3)
    4. Apply metal flakes. (4)
    5. Apply transparents and translucents. (5)
    6. Create real fire special visual effects. (6)
    7. Apply a top coat (clear) finish. (7)

  
  • AUT 111 - Auto Body Welding and Collision Repair


    Description: Removal, replacement, and repair of body panels, door skins, fender patch, rocker panels, floor components, mechanical components, and quarter panels. Includes structural damage repair.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Sheet metal safety
    2. Sheet metal types
    3. Welding applications
    4. Specialty hand tools
    5. Frame straightening
    6. Mechanical components

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply shop safety practices to sheet metal work environments. (1)
    2. Identify sheet metals. (2)
    3. Remove and replace welded body panels. (3)
    4. Weld sheet metal. (3)
    5. Determine and use tools for specific applications. (4)
    6. Pull a frame straight. (5)
    7. Replace mechanical components. (6)

  
  • AUT 115 - Auto Body and Paint Project


    Description: Individual project in auto body repair and paint application. Incorporates planning and design, tool and material selection and project completion.

    Prerequisites: AUT 105  (may be taken concurrently) or AUT 106  (may be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Safety standards
    2. Time management
    3. Project planning
    4. Tools and materials
    5. Nonstructrual body repair
    6. Application of primers and paints

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Design a project and develop a work plan. (1-4)
    2. List materials and costs. (3,4)
    3. Fabricate metal components to repair nonstructual body damage. (4,5)
    4. Prepare a project for paint, including sanding and application of primer. (5,6)
    5. Paint a prepared surface. (6)

  
  • AUT 122 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles


    Description: Theory, diagnosis and repair of selected GM, Ford and Chrysler automatic transmissions.

    Prerequisites: AUT 109  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Torque converters
    2. Automatic transmissions and transaxles
    3. Drivelines of transaxles
    4. Adjustments of automatic transmissions and transaxles
    5. Power flow of automatic transmissions

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe and apply theory of operation to the diagnosis of torque converters. (1)
    2. Describe and apply theory of operation to the diagnosis of drivelines and constant velocity joints. (4)
    3. Describe and apply theory of operation to the diagnosis of automatic transmission gear trains. (5, 6)
    4. Assemble and disassemble automatic transmission clutches and bands. (1-6)
    5. Describe band and clutch performance. (5)
    6. Disassemble, measure, repair, reassemble, and adjust automatic transmissions. (1-6)

  
  • AUT 123 - Automotive Brakes


    Description: General braking principles, terms, definitions, and other functions connected with the automobile braking system. Correct operation and use of brake servicing equipment for drum and disc brakes.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Routine brake operations
    2. Machinery operations
    3. Drum brake systems
    4. Rotor brake systems
    5. Power brakes
    6. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Turn drum and rotors. (2)
    2. Describe the fundamentals of disc and drum brake service. (3-5)
    3. Troubleshoot the entire brake system. (1-6)
    4. Service and repair an entire brake system. (1-6)
    5. Remove and replace brake shoes. (3)
    6. Remove and replace brake pads.(4)
    7. Pack wheel bearings.(4)
    8. Bleed the hydraulic system.(1)

  
  • AUT 124 - Auto/Diesel Manual Drive Trains


    Description: Theory, diagnosis, and service of clutches, driveline, synchromesh transmissions, final drives and manual shift transmissions. Preparation for the ASE Certification Test on A3 Manual Drive Trains and T3 Truck Drive Trains.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Safety
    2. Manual transmission theory
    3. Mechanical clutch
    4. RWD vehicle drive axle, shaft and differential assembly
    5. Transmission electrical controls
    6. Manual transmission inspections
    7. Differential axle inspections

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify shop environment and hazards. (1)
    2. Utilize material safety data sheets and chemicals in the shop environment. (1)
    3. Implement trouble-shooting processes including verifying customer concerns, preliminary inspection, and clutch systems performance tests. (2,3)
    4. Perform linkage adjustments and any needed or recommended preventative service on transmission systems/transaxle. (2,5)
    5. Remove, inspect and replace clutch system components or flywheel and torque converter components. (3)
    6. Inspect electrical switches and solenoids. (5)
    7. Perform recommended preventative service on driveline assembly. (4,6,7)
    8. Remove, inspect and replace system components within or on drive axles, shaft, and differential assembly. (4,6,7)

  
  • AUT 126 - Auto/Diesel Suspension and Steering


    Description: Principles of suspension system geometry and steering systems operation. Adjustment, correction, repair and replacement components of system components.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Alignment terminology and inspection
    2. Basic parts replacement
    3. Methods of adjustment
    4. Alignment machines
    5. Wheel balancing
    6. Tire machines

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use terminology associated with suspension repair. (1)
    2. Inspect suspension systems. (1)
    3. Replace parts in a suspension system. (2)
    4. Perform a four-wheel alignment. (3, 4)
    5. Operate alignment machines. (4)
    6. Balance wheels and tires. (5)
    7. Remove and replace wheels and tires. (6)

  
  • AUT 128 - Auto/Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning


    Description: Theory of heat transfer forms of matter, refrigeration cycle, and operating principles of automotive air conditioning systems. Fundamentals in testing, repairing, disassembling and assembling components of heating and air conditioning systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Cooling systems
    2. Heating systems
    3. Basic thermodynamics
    4. Basic refrigeration system
    5. Basic service procedures
    6. Compressor service
    7. Applied service procedures
    8. Specific systems
    9. Diagnosis of systems
    10. Automatic temperature control

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain function of auto heaters and refrigeration systems. (1-3)
    2. Explain how the refrigeration cycle operates. (4)
    3. Use manifold gauge test set. (9)
    4. Disassemble and reassemble an air compressor. (6)
    5. Test and diagnose the major manufacturers' systems. (5,8)
    6. Explain how automatic temperature control systems function. (10)
    7. Repair temperature control systems. (10)
    8. Hook up manifold gauge set, read and interpret the pressure gauges, discharge the system, repair the system, evacuate and recharge the system and performance check it. (7,9)

  
  • AUT 135 - Diesel Braking Systems


    Description: Theory, diagnosis and repair of diesel air, hydraulic and anti-lock brake systems. Emphasis on tires and wheels, and hydraulic and air brake systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Safety
    2. Foundation Brake systems
    3. Hydraulic brake systems
    4. Truck wheels and tires
    5. Air brake system
    6. Disc/drum brakes
    7. Brake power assist systems
    8. Anti-lock brake systems (ABS)

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify shop environment and hazards. (1)
    2. Determine root cause of foundation brake problems. (2)
    3. Determine root cause of hydraulic brake problems (3)
    4. Determine root cause of unusual tire problems related to wear patterns, vibration, shimmy, noise and vehicle pull. (4)
    5. Perform repair on air brake systems. (5)
    6. Perform preventative maintenance on disc and drum brake systems. (6)
    7. Determine root cause of power assisted brake problems. (7)
    8. Determine root cause of anti-lock brake (ABS) problems. (8)

  
  • AUT 153 - Auto Engine Repair


    Description: Theory of operation of gasoline powered engines. Includes engine servicing and engine removal and replacement procedures.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:

    1. The modern four stroke engine
    2. Rotating assembly and cylinder block service
    3. Cylinder head and valve train service  
    4. Engine performance analysis

     
    Learning Outcomes:

    1. Determine mechanical condition of engine assembly and its internal components. (1,4)
    2. Interpret engine performance diagnostic test results. (4)
    3. Determine the causes of oil leaks and NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) on a gasoline engine. (1-3)
    4. Determine causes of mechanical issues that cause exhaust emission failures. (2-4)
    5. Identify worn and/or out-of-specification engine block assemblies and components. (2,3)
    6. Disassemble and assemble a gasoline engine. (1-3)

  
  • AUT 208 - Advanced Diesel Engine Repair


    Description: Advanced block, crankshaft, bearing, and cylinder head and timing component diagnosis and repair.

    Prerequisites: AUT 108  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Diesel engine repair
    2. Engine removal and disassembly
    3. Cylinder head components
    4. Timing component repair
    5. Cylinder block repair
    6. Crankshaft inspection and repair
    7. Engine assembly and inspection

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Determine diesel engine repair needs. (1)
    2. Remove, disassemble and inspect engines. (2)
    3. Identify all replaceable cylinder head components. (3)
    4. Return all engine timing components to factory tolerances. (4)
    5. Disassemble, clean and measure all engine block components. (5)
    6. Inspect and repair engine crankshafts. (6)
    7. Assemble and run a diesel engine. (7)

  
  • AUT 225 - Diesel Engine Performance


    Description: Principles of operation, diagnosis and repair of engine fuel and computer systems. Use of diagnostic oscilloscope and scan tools to repair malfunctioning fuel and computer systems.

    Prerequisites: AUT 109  

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Safety
    2. Scan tests and equipment hard code failures
    3. Computerized diesel equipment
    4. Oscilloscope and scan tools
    5. Computer input and output faults
    6. Strategy based diagnostics

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify shop environment and hazards. (1)
    2. Utilize emergency procedures and policy. (1)
    3. Perform preliminary diagnosis process and interpret scan tool codes and PID data. (2)
    4. Test mechanical condition of engine. (2)
    5. Utilize service reference material to help isolate operational system fault. (3)
    6. Perform preliminary diagnostic process and interpret scan tool data. (3,6)

  
  • AUT 230 - Advanced Light/Medium Duty Diesel Diagnosis 1500-4500 Series


    Description: Theory of operation of current model diesel engine systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Shop safety
    2. Light/medium diesel engine systems
    3. Light/medium diesel engine cooling systems
    4. Light/medium diesel fuel systems
    5. Light/medium diesel exhaust systems
    6. Light/medium diesel engine performance analysis
    7. Light/medium network and multiplexing

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify shop environment hazards and employ safety procedures. (1)
    2. Analyze basic theory and operations of current model diesel engines. (2)
    3. Utilize to root cause failure diagnosis and repair of cooling systems. (3)
    4. Utilize to root cause failure diesel fuel systems. (4)
    5. Utilize to root cause failure diesel exhaust systems. (5)
    6. Examine diesel engine performance concerns. (6)
    7. Apply NVH (Noise, vibration, harshness) diagnosis and repair. (6)
    8. Examine complex network and multiplexing diagnosis and repair. (7)

  
  • AUT 231 - Auto Engine Diagnostics


    Description: Principles of operation, diagnosis and repair of engine fuel and ignition systems. Use of diagnostic oscilloscope to repair malfunctioning fuel and ignition systems.

    Prerequisites: AUT 109  

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Engine control sensors and processors
    2. Ignition system diagnosis and testing
    3. Fuel injection theory
    4. GM Fuel injection
    5. Ford electronic fuel injection
    6. Chrysler electronic fuel injection
    7. Using hand-held scanner
    8. Diagnostic oscilloscope

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use the diagnostic oscilloscope to find and correct malfunctions in an electronic fuel injection system. (3,8)
    2. Diagnosis and repair General Motors fuel injection systems. (3,4)
    3. Diagnosis and repair Ford fuel injection systems. (3,5)
    4. Diagnosis and repair Chrysler fuel injection systems. (3,6)
    5. Pull engine codes from Analog Link Diagnostic Line (ALDL). (1, 7)
    6. Troubleshoot computer related problems with hand-held scanners. (1, 2, 7)

  
  • AUT 275 - Basic Automotive Upholstery


    Description: Introduction to automotive and motorcycle upholstery. Includes power sewing machines, tools, and new coverings for bucket, bench and motorcycle seats.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4

    Course Content:
    1. Shop environments and safety principles
    2. Special industry tools
    3. Fabrics
    4. Seat removal
    5. Cover removal
    6. Measure and layout cut list
    7. Cutting material
    8. Sewing material
    9. Framework
    10. Frame covering
    11. Fabricated seating

    Learning Outcomes:
    1. Work in an upholstery shop environment. (1)
    2. Use specialty tools. (2)
    3. Select fabric for specific projects. (3)
    4. Estimate fabric yardage. (3)
    5. Remove seating using appropriate tools. (4)
    6. Remove covering from frame. (5)
    7. Develop a cut list. (6)
    8. Cut and sew fabric. (7,8)
    9. Repair and re-cover a seat frame. (9,10)
    10. Install fabricated seating. (11)

 

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