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arabic
Arabic
ARBC 100
Elementary Arabic I 3 cr.
This is an elementary college-level course in
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). This course
will introduce students to the listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills that are
the standard means of communication in
the Arab world.
ARBC 102
Elementary Arabic II 3 cr.
This course is the continuation of ARBC 100,
the beginner’s course in Modern Standard
Arabic (MSA). It will further develop the
students listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills in the standard means of
communication in the Arab world. It will also
introduce them to grammar, conjugation,
and the usage of vowels in word cases.
Prerequisite(s): ARBC 100.
ARBC 201
Intermediate Arabic I 3 cr.
This course is a continuation of Elementary
Arabic II. The course promotes language
development in the areas of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing, and
emphasizes communicative skills through
personalized, open-ended activities. In
addition, the course further expands
students’ awareness of the cultures and
dialects of the Arabic-speaking world. Oral
presentations and short papers in Arabic
will be assigned. Prerequisite(s): ARBC 102.
ARBC 202
Intermediate Arabic II 3 cr.
This course is a continuation of Intermediate
Arabic I. The course further promotes
language development in the areas of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing,
and reviews fundamental structures and
how they progress into more complex
grammatical structures and communicative
skills. In addition, the course further
develops students' awareness of the cultures
and dialects of the Arabic-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): ARBC 201.
Art
ARTS 159 Visual Literacy 3 cr.
To acquaint the student with the
contemporary trends in mass visual media,
both print and electronic, and to further
build an awareness of the aesthetic,
esoteric and communicative quality of
the visual image, its meaning and quality,
as it appears in advertising, journalism,
still and motion picture photography,
television and computer graphics.
Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 170
Ceramics I 3 cr. (2+2)
Basic constructions and designs of clay
pottery and sculpture are explored.
Methods of making and applying glazes
will be demonstrated. Additional laboratory
time required outside of class hours.
Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 174 Creative Arts for
Children
3 cr.
This course deals with the methods
and materials appropriate for basic arts
experiences in early childhood education.
Students will develop strategies and
procedures for introducing children to
experiences and environments based on
cumulative, developmental and diverse
learning situations. Projects in visual arts,
music, dance and theater will be explored
both in class and on site with opportunity
and methods for class management and
self-assessment. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 181 Art History I 3 cr.
A survey of the visual arts, focusing on the
sculpture, painting and architecture from
the Prehistoric through the Gothic periods,
this course explores the motivations, motifs,
and vocabulary of art within its physical and
socio-political context. Emphasis will be
placed on identification of works and their
association with their time period, culture
and subsequent characteristics. Code 3
course fee.
ARTS 182 Art History II 3 cr.
A survey of the visual arts, focusing on the
sculpture, painting and architecture from
the Gothic Period through the Impressionist,
this course will investigates representative
artists and their works. Emphasis will be
placed on the identification of works, artists
and techniques and motivations within the
historical context. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 183
Basic Drawing 3 cr. (2+2)
Introduction to drawing from still life.
Methods of handling charcoal, ink and
various drawing materials will be discussed
and applied. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 184 Two-dimensional
Design 3 cr. (2+2)
Course exposes students to two-dimensional
elements as they appear on the surface of
paper. The shape of objects, color, space and
texture in relation to self-expression will be
of primary importance. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 185
Figure Drawing 3 cr. (2+2)
Disciplined drawing approach to anatomy
with emphasis on bone structure,
musculature and its influence on surface
of the figure. Involvement in creative
composition. Prerequisite(s): ARTS 183.
Code 4 course fee.
art
ARTS 186 Three-dimensional
Design 3 cr. (2+2)
Three-dimensional design is learned through
demonstrations and student studio projects.
The elements of design such as shape,
line, space, texture and light are studied in
applicable fields such as architecture and
interior design. The course also explores the
area of non-objective and abstract sculpture
with ramifications for its universal use.
Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 191 The Arts of the
Islamic World
3 cr.
The course will examine the background,
origins, and evolution of Islamic art and
architecture from the 7th century rise
of Islam to the present. The course will
investigate the fundamentals of Islam
as a faith and Islam’s relationship to the
pre-Islamic past, as well as the theoretical
problem of creating a new visual culture to
serve a new religion and society. It will also
provide a basic understanding of the major
themes and important regional variations
within the Islamic World, including the
specialized Islamic Arts of India, Indonesia,
North Africa and Turkey. Code 2 course fee.
ARTS 192
The Arts of Japan 3 cr.
A survey of the history of Japanese art
from Neolithic times to the present. Topics
will include a wide range of art, craft,
and architecture including Buddhist art
and its ritual context, the aristocratic arts
of the courts, monochromatic Zen ink
paintings, the prints and paintings of the
Floating World, and contemporary artists
and designers. The class will focus on
the unique development of Japanes art,
its contributions to Western Art, and its
significant influence upon modern world
culture. Code 2 course fee.
ARTS 205 Art History III-
Twentieth Century Art 3 cr.
A survey of art from the emergence of a
new direction of art in the late 19th century
through its various transformations to
the present period. Close attention is
paid to the sociological, political and
economical context from which the work
has materialized. It is recommended that
students enrolling in this course have taken
Art History I. Code 3 course fee.
ARTS 206 American Art 3 cr.
American Art reflects the broad cultural and
historical spectrum and great ethnic diversity
that has contributed to the formation of
America. This course will thematically and
chronologically examine the origins and
evolution of art and architecture of America
from pre-conquest to the present focusing
on the diversity of style, subject matter,
regional characteristics and influences, and
methods and mediums of artistic creation.
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Ocean County College 2013-2014