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dent will continue to perfect his or her understanding about the
materials which are used in painting and how to manipulate them
to express his or her own ideas. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2533 - Ceramics I 1/5 (3)
This is an introductory course on how to make objects from clay
by hand and by using the potters wheel.
ARTS 2553 - Photography 1/5 (3)
This course is designed for the student who has little or no experience
with a camera or for the experienced student who would
like to revitalize his or her basic knowledge. Students will learn
the basics of photography and darkroom techniques through
lectures and demonstrations. Students will become proficient in
darkroom practices by learning to develop film and make prints.
A 35mm adjustable camera is recommended for this class. AAS:
Humanities elective.
ARTS 2563 - Photography II 1/5 (3)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2553 or consent of instructor. This course
will explore the physical and chemical structure of photography.
The course also will help students refine basic photography
skills to develop their particular style. Students will experiment
with a variety of topics to gain experience in photographing
diverse subjects. Critiques will be an important part of this
course to emphasize various elements that give a photograph
its greatest impact. Students will learn various special effects
techniques such as applying color to black and white photographs
to enhance the visual effectiveness. A 35mm adjustable camera
is required for this class. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2573 - Introduction to Printmaking
(Based on demand) 1/5 (3)
Printmaking will introduce the student to various methods
of creating a hand-printed art product. Methods may include
wood or linoleum block printing, serigraphy (silk-screening),
paper lithography, and etching. Emphasis will center on plate or
screen prepress preparation and working with specific inks and
papers. An ability to draw is not crucial for success in this course.
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in graphic
reproduction techniques either on a personal or a commercial
level. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2583 - Color Photography
(Based on demand) 1/5 (3)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2553 or consent of instructor. This introductory
course makes available to the student the mechanics
of processing color film and prints. The student will receive instruction
in color theory, and he or she will be required to apply
these theories to assignments. The student will learn the effects
of color as applied to particular environments. The student will
develop an understanding of the aesthetics that have evolved to
make a color image. A 35mm adjustable camera is required for
this class. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2613 - Figure Drawing 1/5 (3)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1503 or ARTS 1603 or consent of instructor.
This course presents procedures for learning to draw the human
figure, using schematic theories as well as studio practice from a
live, clothed model. Students will acquire knowledge of the basic
proportions, structure, and anatomy of the human body, which
will be demonstrated through daily studio work and specifically
assigned projects. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2623 - Figure Drawing II (Based on demand) 1/5 (3)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2613. This course emphasizes the interpretation
of the human figure. It focuses on the depiction of the
human figure in a number of different environments, including
both interior and exterior situations when possible. Students
in this course are encouraged to explore their understanding
of the figure and interpret those understandings visually. AAS:
Humanities elective.
ARTS 2643 - Computer Art (Based on demand) 1/5 (3)
Prerequisite: ARTS 1503 and ARTS 1513 with grades of C
or better. This course is an introduction to computer applications
in the visual arts. It will be a computer software based
approach to visual image manipulation and original generation.
Topics will include the integration of computer hardware,
software, and peripheral devices as tools to create and combine
traditional and contemporary visual ideas in art and design.
Graphics programs to be explored include but are not limited to
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Quark Express.
ARTS 2713 - Introduction to Sculpture
(Based on demand) 1/5 (3)
Before enrollment, ARTS 1813 and ARTS 1503 recommended.
This studio class is an introduction to elementary materials and
methods of sculpture. The course will include the techniques of
modeling, molding, and casting through additive, subtractive,
and substitution methods. AAS: Humanities elective.
ARTS 2813 - Non-Western Art (Based on demand) 3/0 (3)
A survey of non-western art forms that reflect alternative aesthetic
views differing from the conventional European traditions. This
historical study will include the artistic achievements of such
significant cultures such as China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan,
Islam, Native African, North American Indian, Pre-Columbian,
Meso-American, and South American; and Oceania, i.e., Polynesia,
Melanesia, Micronesia, and Australia.
Automotive Technology
AUTO 1064 - Internal Combustion Engines 2/4 (4)
The student will describe the basic systems in gasoline engines.
He or she will identify the components of systems and explain
principles of operation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of
these engines. From shop experiences, the student will acquire
basic engine teardown and reassembly skills.
AUTO 1073 - Ignition & Electrical Systems I 2/2 (3)
The student will identify electrical accessories to automobile
engines, describing principles of operation of the starter, distributor/wiring,
battery, alternator/generator, spark plugs, and coil.
Disassembly and testing of these systems will be performed in
the automotive lab.
AUTO 1123 - Ignition & Electrical Systems II 2/3 (3)
Prerequisite: AUTO 1073. The student will identify components
of the automotive secondary ignition system, describe principles
of operation, and perform operational tests on this system. The
student also will use and interpret test instruments designed for
diagnosing those systems.
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