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Theatre
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THEA 2003 Theatre Appreciation .....................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 19, COMPASS Reading score of 83, or grade of “C” or higher in either ACAD 0324 Language Arts or ACAD 0211
Reading Review, or concurrently enrolled in ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course is designed to help
students develop an awareness and an appreciation of theatre art and its place in contemporary human culture. It incorporates the study of
theatrical styles, history, theory, and live and recorded performances. (GE, ACTS EQUIVALENT COURSE NUMBER: DRAM 1003)
THEA 2013 Survey of Acting. .........................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the fall semester. Designed for students with little to no acting experience. Students will be
introduced to the foundations of acting through the use of exercises, assignments, prepared monologue, scene work, play attendance, and
written assignments. (GE)
course descriptions
THEA 2023 Film Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 19, COMPASS Reading score of 83, or grade of “C” or higher in either ACAD 0324 Language Arts or ACAD 0211
Reading Review, or concurrently enrolled in ACAD 0211 Reading Review. Offered in the spring semester. A study of cinema as an art form through the
examination of stylistic techniques, genres, and aesthetic elements of popular and historically significant films. (GE)
Visual Communication/GRAPHIC DESIGN
GDT 1113 Introduction to Photography. ............................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review AND the consent of the division chair. The course content will introduce the skills necessary to understand
camera basics with a focus on digital photography. In addition, composition and lighting is emphasized along with applications in the
following: landscape photography, event photography, location photography, and people photography. Photographic methods (resolution/
contrast) are emphasized for print and Web design. Digital editing software is introduced.
GDT 1123 Technical Graphics ........................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: Consent of division chair. Offered in the spring semester. This course is designed to introduce basic technical drawing techniques for
students so they will be able to effectively draw for storyboards, animation, ads and the applied arts in general. This course will introduce
students to 1-point perspective, 2-point perspective, figure drawing, and basic drawing using geometric forms.
GDT 1203 2-D Design ..................................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review AND the consent of the division chair. This course is designed to introduce the basic design principles. The
student will learn to plan and organize using the activities thinking, looking, and doing. The student learns to solve creative problems
whether their future study involves painting, fashion design, interior design, industrial design, set design or graphic design.
GDT 2403 Graphic Design I. ...........................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 17, COMPASS Reading score of 77, or grade of “C” or higher or concurrently enrolled in either ACAD 0324 Language
Arts or ACAD 0211 Reading Review AND the consent of the division chair. This course is designed to introduce layout and design techniques used
by the advertising and art design industry. Students study type styles, type selection, layout design and copyfitting. Students also learn the
arrangement of elements (headline, photography, text, etc.) to meet professional standards. Students will produce a portfolio of their work.
GDT 2413 Graphic Design II ...........................................................................3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in GDT 2403 Graphic Design I and consent of the division chair. This course is a continuation of skills and
concepts introduced in Graphic Design I. Students plan and develop brochures, newsletters, stationery, business cards, etc. Students will
develop a corporate identity program, an advertising campaign, and a portfolio of their work.
GDT 2503 Web Page Design ........................................................................... 3 Cr. (3 Lec)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in GDT 2533 Digital Imaging or approval of the instructor and consent of the division chair. The course covers
planning, designing, developing, testing, publishing, and maintaining a multi-page Web site. Topics include imaging, typography, animation,
navigation, layout, and publishing as well as a study of HTML. Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Flash will be used.