UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - Mercy College

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ARTT 191 Honors History of Art II:
Particular topics of specialized interest in the history of art will be the main material of the
course. Students will participate in a series of museum trips and will be expected to make
connections between material learned in other Honors courses and the information presented
in this one. Students will get an enriched experience in understanding art as part of a wider
world view. Admission by permission of instructor. May replace General Education course
ARTT 107. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
ARTT 215 (CART 215) History of Art I:
This course is the first half of a yearlong survey of the history of art, with specific emphasis
on the examination of the representation of ideas in terms of the science of interpretation
(hermeneutics) and the language of signs (semiotics). This examination is specifically geared
to those for whom the study of the history of art is a prelude to a life of design. The course
also covers the history of the development of style, from early cave paintings to the beginnings
of the Renaissance. Students develop a visual vocabulary and an acute awareness of style
as a function of historical conditions; they also learn to decode images in a way that enables
them to be more sophisticated designers of visual communication material. Prerequisite: ENGL
110. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
ARTT 216 (CART 216) History of Art II:
This course is the second half of a yearlong survey of the history of art, with specific emphasis
on the examination of the representation of ideas in the terms of the science of interpretation
(hermeneutics) and the language of signs (semiotics). This examination is specifically geared
to those for whom the study of the history of art is a prelude to a life of design. The course
also covers the history of the development of style, from the early Renaissance to the modern
era. Students develop a visual vocabulary and an acute awareness of style as a function of
historical conditions; they learn to decode images in a way that will enable them to be more
sophisticated designers of visual communication material. Prerequisites: ENGL 110 and CART/
ARTT 215. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ARTT 244 (MEDA 244) Topics in Film:
The study of selected film topics through viewing, in-class analysis, and discussion. Topics
range from significant directors, producers, and cultural issues reflected in various films, to
historical periods and special film genres. Prerequisite: Placement at ENGL 111 level. 3 sem.
hrs. 3 crs.
ARTT 245 (SPCM 245) Film and Videotape Production:
A practical course in filmmaking; introduction to the techniques and vocabulary of film
production. Each student produces, directs, and edits a short film of his or her own design.
3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
ARTT 275 (MEDA 275) Photojournalism:
This course consists of two principal components: a historical and topical survey of approaches
to photojournalism in newspapers and magazines from the time of the perfection of the halftone
process to the present; field assignments involving coverage of local events and, where possible
or appropriate, part-time work on a local newspaper or magazine. Students must supply their
own 35 mm cameras. Estimated cost for materials: $75. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
ARTT 380-381 Cooperative Education in Art, I and II:
This course is designed to link college with the world by assisting students to obtain meaningful,
academically relevant work experiences directly related to their career goals. Professional
development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments
based on the work experience. Cooperative Education office approval required. 3 sem. hrs.
3 crs.