College Catalog Cover Design 2 - Pima Community College

ART 136 Body and Art
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
A visual cultural exploration of how humans utilize the body as a vehicle for communicating and displaying personal and
group identities. Includes anthropological and art historical study of types of permanent and temporary body decorations,
masks, and performance; and the ethical issues surrounding the study and use of imagery within and between cultures.
Also includes the conceptual examination of global examples and an overview of practical projects to demonstrate the
continued vitality of each mode of expression.
Information: Same as ANT 136.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ART 140 Photography I
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to black and white photography as an art form with an emphasis of fundamental technique of the camera and
darkroom. Includes film development, printing, beginning portfolio development and historical content.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ART 141 Photography II
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Principles and processes of intermediate black and white photography. Includes use of various types of camera formats,
development of film, creating a series, individual darkroom space, advanced darkroom techniques, portfolio production,
exhibition presentation, copy slide production, and verbalization of visual perceptions.
Prerequisite(s): ART 140.
Information: Student is required to submit a portfolio for review.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ART 146 Lighting for Photography I
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Introduction to creative professional lighting concepts and techniques for commercial and fine art photography. Includes
lighting and studio equipment, light qualities, lighting for form, lighting for surface qualities, still-life photography, portrait
photography, image composition, critical analysis, and portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): ART/DAR 128.
Information: Students are strongly recommended to own or have access to a digital camera with manual exposure
control and a computer with image processing software. Professional quality cameras, computers and software, printers,
lighting equipment and studio will be provided for specific assignments. There may be additional supply costs in addition
to course fees. Same as DAR 146.
Offered: Fall.
ART 147 Alternative Processes in Photography
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Designed for the advanced photographer/digital image maker interested in expanding knowledge of alternative
photographic processes. Includes bridging 19th century with 21st century processes via digital technologies and mid-1800
printing methods.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 and advanced darkroom and computer experience before enrolling in this
course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ART 160 Ceramics I
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to ceramics. Includes handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming,
projects involving formal elements, ceramic techniques, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course or concurrent enrollment.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ART 170 Metalwork I: Jewelry
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Exploration of the basic techniques and design approaches used in the fabrication of jewelry and other metalwork.
Includes information and background on historical and contemporary metalwork and jewelry, and techniques and
processes of jewelry and metalwork.
Prerequisite(s): ART 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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