Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

AT 225 Introduction to Graphic Communications I (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even years
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 102
This course is an introduction to the basics of drawing
and design on the computer utilizing Adobe Photoshop.
Emphasis will be placed on the conceptual and practical
uses of the computer as a tool for studio technique.
AT 226 Introduction to Graphic Communications II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 225
Emphasis will be placed upon building artistic communicative
and stylistic skills beyond the introductory level. Course
will explore advanced techniques in color manipulation,
organization elements, spatial relationships and form
analysis.
AT 230 Animation (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even years
This course will serve as an introduction to the world of
2D and 3D computer-generated graphics with a focus on
drawing, modeling and animation. Form visualization
principles practiced in the fields of design, drawing and
sculpture will be covered including basic approaches to
model surfacing, lighting and presentation. The course will
then progress to the basic principles of timing and motion
through the production of two and three dimensional
computer-generated animation. The course will prepare
you for work ranging from instructional animations to
entertainment media. Cross listed as IM 230.
AT 231 Video Editing and Compositing (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd years
This course is an introduction to video editing and compositing
using industry standard software. The entire workflow
would be covered from planning a video shoot, filming the
shoot and then editing the footage, including adding special
effects. This course will prepare you for work in making
commercials, web video, broadcast, entertainment films
and/or art films. Cross listed as IM 231.
AT 240 Art History I (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall odd years
A survey combining a study of Western, Ancient and
Medieval art history with the art history of non-western
civilizations.
AT 241 Art History II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
A survey of modern western art history from the Italian
Renaissance to the Twentieth Century.
AT 250/350/450 Internship in Visual Art (1-4 SH)
Students are required to complete 75 hours of work for
each credit hour registered and earned. An Internship
Application must be completed and filed with the Office
of Career Services and Internships.
AT 302 Painting II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even 4th year
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 202
A course for those with Painting I experience. Emphasis
will be on the development of one’s personal expression
in paint and putting acquired painting skills to use.
AT 305 Ceramics II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even 4th year
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 205
Continued development of skills learned in Ceramics I,
with emphasis given to increased technical control of the
materials and to work in areas of individual interest.
AT 306 Photography II (4 SH)
Semester Offered:
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 206
Advanced darkroom techniques in black and white photography,
plus introduction to new techniques for creative
imagery.
AT 330 Web and Interactive Art (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall odd years
This course will focus on web design and interactive art
within the realm of the World Wide Web. The course
will explore the Internet as a medium for art, as a space
for advertisement and commercial applications and as a
location to deliver information while utilizing the artistic
possibilities of HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash.
Cross listed as IM 330.
AT 400 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4
SH)
Semester Offered:
Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing
This course explores experimental and traditional work of
integrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music
and theater performances. This includes working with
digital projections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music
data connected and controlling visual display or devices
controlling instruments/sounds), sensors, motion tracking
via software and other emerging technologies. Reading
about contemporary performances and art will be included,
and we will work towards creating a performance/installation
within this multidisciplinary course. Cross listed as
DN400, FA400, IM400, MU400, TH406.
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