Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

Programs of Study 94
211-GRAPHIC DESIGN. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A foundation in the
principles and practices of graphic design. Special emphasis will be placed on the
use of the computer as a graphic design tool.
One lecture hour and four studio hours a week. Credit, three semester hours.
Offered fall and spring semesters.
212-COLOR THEORY. An introduction to the basic principles of color theory to
include additive, subtractive, and partitive color systems. The course will examine
the creation and use of color across fine and applied arts disciplines. This course
will explore the physical facts of coloring matter and light along with human
physiology and psychology.
Credit, three semester hours. Offered as needed.
220-WORKSHOPS I. Permission of instructor required. The purpose of these
workshops is to introduce techniques and media not normally taught within
the curriculum. They will involve lectures and demonstrations by artists and
photographers with follow-up assignments emphasizing the use of knowledge
gained during the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to meet
recognized, active artists on an informal basis and to receive instruction in new
areas.
Time arranged. Credit, one semester hour. Pass-Fail only. May be repeated for
credit. Offered as needed.
221-CERAMICS. Permission of instructor required. A studio course in ceramics
including working with the potter’s wheel in conjunction with hand building
techniques to produce functional and non-functional ware, and the firing of these
wares in low and high-firing processes.
One lecture hour and four studio hours a week. Credit, three semester hours.
Offered fall and spring semesters.
223-SCULPTURE. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An introduction to
sculpture to produce 3-D Art and may include several of the following: modeling,
carving, building, casting, construction or welding.
One lecture hour and four studio hours a week. Credit, three semester hours.
Offered fall and spring semesters.
225-PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This
seminar class provides students pursuing the A.A. Degree in Graphic Design
with a structured format for discussing resumes, portfolios, slides, employment
possibilities, and interviewing skills.
One hour a week. Credit, one semester hour. Pass-Fail only. Offered fall and
spring semesters.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog