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ARGT 233 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
4CR
This course is a continuation of ARGT 232 covering commercial architectural
graphics standards, floor plans, sections, elevations, stairs, roofs, and
foundations. Primary focus is on production of construction documents.
Various architectural graphics media and software applications are utilized.
Prerequisite: ARGT 232.
ARGT 241 ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION 4CR
This course covers architectural illustration techniques and includes:
orthographic, axonometric and oblique projection; and 2-point perspectives.
Lettering and rendering techniques with emphasis on a variety of media and
software are covered. Prerequisite: ENGT 131 or ARGT 131.
ARGT 245 ARCHITECTURAL MODEL BUILDING 3CR
This is a basic course in architectural model making. Emphasis is placed on
current model making techniques used by architectural and engineering firms
for marketing their professional services and proposals. Prerequisite: ARGT 221.
ARGT 261 ARCHITECTURAL PROBLEMS I 4CR
Students develop and define a project while coordinating with faculty. The
architectural project begins at a conceptual stage and will develop through
the design phase of a project. Students work individually or on teams, explore
and document their work through sketches, study models, and design and
present their drawings. Prerequisites: ENGT 132, ARGT 222.
ARGT 262 ARCHITECTURAL PROBLEMS II 4CR
This is a continuation of Architectural Problems I. Student will continue
project development while coordinating with faculty. The student’s
architectural project begins at the design phase and will continue through
design development. Students working individually or on teams, explore and
document their project process through sketches, study models, presentation,
and working drawings. Prerequisite: ARGT 222.
ARST 211 INTRODUCTION TO
AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION
4CR
This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills to
expose students to the principles of automotive restoration and team/project
management skills. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256.
Corequisites: ARST 212, ARST 213, ARST 216.
ARST 212 AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION REPAIRS 4CR
This hands-on course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and
skills needed to fully repair an older vehicle. Prerequisites: ACRT 226,
ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: ARST 211, ARST 213, ARST 216.
ARST 213 AUTO RESTORATION REFINISHING 4CR
This course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge and tool skills
necessary to refinish an older vehicle. Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236,
ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites: ARST 211, ARST 212, ARST 216.
ARST 216 AUTO RESTORATION ESTIMATING 4CR
This hands-on course focuses on the procedures, product knowledge, and tool
skills necessary to estimate the costs involved in restoring an older vehicle.
Prerequisites: ACRT 226, ACRT 236, ACRT 246, ACRT 256. Corequisites:
ARST 211, ARST 212, ARST 213.
ART 102 BEGINNING TWO-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN
5CR
This course covers exploration of the two-dimensional design process
including problem identification, creative ideation, and design solutions.
Students will engage in critical dialogue exploring the content and context of
design solutions. The principles and elements of 2D design will be examined,
and students will execute designs based on them.
ART 111 BEGINNING PAINTING
FOR NON ART MAJORS
5CR
Introduces students to traditional and contemporary concepts and techniques
in oil/acrylic painting. Students learn to organize form, color, and tone while
practicing various methods of application, color mixing, and surface preparation.
Course Descriptions
ART 112 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
FOR NON ART MAJORS
5CR
Students further the skills taught in ART 111 and investigate painting as a
means for self-expression. Explores advanced compositions and use of various
materials. Prerequisite: ART 111.
ART 113 ADVANCED PAINTING
FOR NON ART MAJORS
5CR
Provides advanced instruction in painting using objectives taught in ART
112. Students demonstrate advanced compositional theories and painting
methods. Prerequisite: ART 112.
ART 121 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING 5CR
In-depth study of basic drawing skills, sketching principles, and visual
communication through the drawn object and imagination. Composition,
black and white media, subject matter and drawing genres will be examined
in both representational and non-representational projects and exercises.
ART 124 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING 5CR
This course explores the fundamentals of repeatable print media, including
relief, monotype, monoprint, intaglio (dry and wet techniques) and stencil
printing. Students create repeatable matrix and edition prints.
ART 140 PHOTOGRAPHY APPRECIATION 5CR
This course explores the foundations and practical applications of the
photographic medium. Course objectives primarily focus on students’
recognition of photography movements, genres and terminology, and
exploration of concept and meaning through creation of a themed image or
images. Foundations of shooting, editing, and evaluating digital photographs
will tie historical and theoretical content to the contemporary photography
process and exercise visual literacy. Required materials include a digital camera
that can be connected to a computer to upload images.
ART 201 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART – ANCIENT 5CR
Major achievements in painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts in
Europe, the Near East, and North Africa, from prehistoric times to the beginnings
of Christianity. This course also offers some preliminary training in visual analysis
and a practical introduction to the critical vocabulary of art history.
ART 202 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART –
MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE
5CR
This course examines the arts of the Byzantine Empire, Islam, and Western
Christendom through 1520 AD. This course traces the artistic creativity of the
people who lived during the Early Christian, Medieval and Renaissance periods
of history, that is, from about 1 AD to about 1540.
ART 203 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING 5CR
This course builds on existing skills and terminology learned in Intro to
Drawing. Advanced approaches to composition, color media, subject matter
and drawing genres will be examined in both representational and nonrepresentational
projects and exercises. Prerequisite: ART 121.
ART 205 HUMAN LIFE DRAWING 5CR
This advanced drawing class focuses on the human form as a basis for learning
about composition, anatomy (including skeletal and muscular structure), and
movement. Students will exit the class with the ability to draw the human
form accurately in proportions, gesture, balance, structure, foreshortening,
and surface anatomy. Prerequisite: ART 121 or instructor permission. This class
draws from the nude human form.
ART 235 FIGURE DRAWING RESEARCH 5CR
This course is a continuation of the advanced drawing course ART 205 Human
Life Drawing. Students will expand their knowledge of anatomy and conduct
research outside of the studio. Students will exit this class with an ability to
draw the human form accurately and identify major skeletal and muscular
landmarks. Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD or instructor permission.
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