2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

ART 151*
Basic Photo II • 5 CR
Teaches advanced techniques in black-and-white
photography. Students practice creative seeing,
problem solving, and using the zone system. Requires
four hours lecture, two hours lab per week.
Prerequisite: ART 150 or permission of instructor.
ART 153*
Darkroom Laboratory
Techniques • 1 CR
Provides darkroom privileges for students not enrolled
in a photography class. Students with working
knowledge of darkroom processes gain additional
practical experience. May be repeated for a
maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 150 or
permission of instructor.
ART 199
Individual Projects in Art • V1-3 CR
Allows an individual student to acquire or practice
skills beyond the regular curriculum. Students
must have appropriate foundation-level skills.
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
ART 201
History of Western Art • 5 CR
Surveys the history of Western art from prehistoric
Europe and the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome,
and early Christian through the Middle Ages. Students
also learn basic art-historical terms and concepts.
Slide lecture format.
ART 202
History of Western Art • 5 CR
Surveys European art of the Italian and Northern
Renaissance, Baroque period, and early 18th century.
ART 203
History of Western Art • 5 CR
Surveys European and American art from the late
18th through the 21st century.
ART 205
Survey of Non-Western Art • 5 CR
An overview of the visual art of Asia (including
India, China, and Japan), the Native Americas,
Oceania, and Africa. Examines the development of
the visual arts of the non-western world within
unique cultural traditions as well as within certain
cross-cultural contexts. Slide lecture format. Twooff
campus field trips required.
ART 221*
Advanced Studio: Drawing I • 5 CR
Provides studio experience building on objectives
learned in the basic drawing courses. Includes six
hours of lecture and lab, with additional time required
outside class. Prerequisite: ART 111, 121,
and permission of instructor.
ART 222*
Advanced Studio: Drawing II • 5 CR
Continues ART 221. Includes six hours of lecture
and lab, with additional time required outside
class. Prerequisite: ART 221 and permission of instructor.
ART 225
Introduction to Aesthetics • 5 CR
Explores the nature of art and the aesthetic experience.
Students analyze the artistic theories and
aesthetic principles underlying Eastern and Western
art. Format includes several field trips during
class time. Same as PHIL 225. Either ART 225 or
PHIL 225 may be taken for credit, not both.
ART 240*
Oil Painting • 5 CR
Introduces color theory and techniques for working
in oils. Students learn modeling in light and shade
composition. Includes six hours of lecture and lab,
with additional time required outside class.
ART 242*
Advanced Studio: Oil Painting • 5 CR
Continues ART 240. Prerequisite: ART 111, 121,
and 240; or permission of instructor.
ART 252*
Basic Color Photo • 5 CR
Introduces basic theory and techniques of color
photography. Students learn processes for negative
and positive materials and color enlarging as
well as principles of composition and visual communication.
Prerequisite: ART 151 or permission
of instructor.
ART 253*
Photo III • 5 CR
Explores advanced techniques in photography.
Students review the history of photography and
practice creative solutions to visual problems. Prerequisite:
ART 110, 151, or permission of instructor.
ART 260*
Basic Ceramics I • 5 CR
Introduces basic forming techniques of hand building
and surface techniques including under glazes
and glazes for earthenware and high-fire clay bodies.
Students also get limited time on the wheel.
ART 261*
Basic Ceramics II • 5 CR
Course Descriptions
Continues ART 260 with emphasis on wheel throwing
techniques and more advanced surface techniques.
Prerequisite: ART 260.
ART 299
Individual Projects in Art • V1-3 CR
Allows an individual student to acquire or practice
skills beyond the regular curriculum. Students
must have appropriate foundation-level skills.
May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
Astronomy
SCIENCE DIVISION
ASTR 101
Introduction to Astronomy • 5 CR
Offers a general survey of astronomy, including
the moon, planets, solar system, stars, galaxies,
and cosmology. Non-mathematical approach.
Classes meet in the planetarium. Either ASTR 101
or ASTR 105 may be taken for credit, not both.
ASTR 105
Beginning Astronomy • 6 CR
A general, non-math survey of topics in astronomy,
including history, solar system, stars, galaxies and
cosmology. Includes a weekly lab. Either ASTR 101
or ASTR 105 may be taken for credit, not both.
ASTR 201
Observational Astronomy • 6 CR
Emphasizes observation and instrumental techniques.
Students focus on the scientific and experimental
process involved in investigating celestial
objects. Format may include night observation using
the college telescope. Recommended: Good understanding
of basic mathematics. Prerequisite:
ASTR 101 or 105.
*USE OF THIS PERFORMANCE CLASS
IN THE DISTRIBUTION AREA OF THE
ARTS AND SCIENCES TRANSFER
DEGREE IS LIMITED TO 5 CREDITS.
Curriculum subject to change. For most current information, visit us on the web at: www.bcc.ctc.edu • 59